At a time when cynicism and moral outrage are quite common in modern music, Young Rising Sons choose to focus on the brighter side of life. According to lead singer/guitarist Andy Tongren, the Red Bank, New Jersey band’s debut single “High” was created with the intention of writing a “soulful pick-me-up, an honest account of life’s ups and downs, all with a glimmer of hope.” Tongren adds that the recently released “High” is the perfect example of the “feel good disposition” that shapes Young Rising Sons’ view on life and music.
Tongren matter-of-factly rationalizes the band’s approach of writing with the listener in mind, “music is here to make people feel something, so why not try and make people feel good?” Tongren describes “High” as a “song about letting go and enjoying the better times in life.”
Staying true to that mantra, Tongren and band-mates Dylan Scott (lead guitar), Julian Dimagiba (bass), and Steve Patrick (drums) firmly believe that the best music is inspired by personal experiences. As a result, the video for “High” was filmedright in their own backyard. “It made sense to shoot “High” in Red Bank, by the Ocean,” explains Tongren. “We wanted to film it where we spend our time together.”
Like most young buzzing bands on the rise, Young Rising Sons have benefitted from the counsel of more experienced industry experts. Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta of Dirty Canvas Music, home of American Authors and The Karma Killers, discovered Young Rising Sons in 2013. Shep and Aaron recently brought the band to Interscope Records where they will release their debut EP this summer.
After playing together for several years, Young Rising Sons have grown into their current sound. “We grew up with The Beatles, The Temptations, and Bruce Springsteen,” says Tongren. “I believe our songs walk the line between avant-garde and pop, blending influence from those acts.”
In My Room
Young Rising Sons Lyrics
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But I'm not religious
Trying to talk to Jesus through my television
Confessing all my secrets
But they never change
I promise him I mean it
But I'm still the same
Driving just to see you from
Hang it from your necklace
It's like you always know
Exactly what to say to talk me off the ledge
When I'm about to break
But I know what's holy now
There's a light on in my room
When I'm with you every view feels like
Watching the world up on the moon
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
In my room
Melt into the floor and
Lose ourselves for hours
Swimming in the silence when
It's all around us
You can hear my thoughts and
I can read your mind
All you have to do is say it with your eyes
Yeah, I know what's holy now
There's a light on in my room
When I'm with you every view feels like
Watching the world up on the moon
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
In my room
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
In my room
So put me back together
Talk me off the ledge when
I'm about to free fall
But I could fall forever
Don't care if we wreck it
It's something to live for
So put me back together
Talk me off the ledge when
I'm about to free fall
But I could fall forever
Yeah, I could fall forever
There's a light on in my room
When I'm with you every view feels like
Watching the world up on the moon
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
In my room
The lyrics to "In My Room" by Young Rising Sons describe a deep connection and sense of comfort with a romantic partner. The song opens with the singer expressing their recent inclination towards praying, despite not being religious. They explain that they try to communicate with Jesus through their television, confessing their secrets and seeking change. However, despite promising to change, they feel like they remain the same person.
The lyrics then shift to the singer describing their journey to see their loved one, driving from New York to Texas. This distance causes them emotional pain, symbolized by their heart being ripped in half and hanging from their partner's necklace. Despite this pain, the partner always knows what to say to prevent the singer from breaking, providing them with a sense of salvation or holiness.
The chorus reveals that being with this person brings light into the singer's room, metaphorically representing joy and happiness. Every moment spent with them feels like watching the world from the unique perspective of the moon.
The second verse revolves around the deep connection between the singer and their partner. They describe losing themselves for hours, immersing themselves in each other's presence. They can understand each other's thoughts without speaking, as if they can read each other's minds through their eyes. This reinforces the profound understanding and intimacy they share.
The bridge of the song reinforces the theme of the partner being a source of comfort and support. The singer asks their partner to put them back together and talk them off the ledge when they feel like they are about to fall. They express a willingness to risk everything, knowing that their relationship is worth living for. They acknowledge that even if things get messed up, they still find a reason to keep going.
Overall, "In My Room" is a heartfelt and emotional song that explores the deep connection, comfort, and sense of salvation found in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been praying
Recently, I've been seeking solace or guidance
But I'm not religious
Even though I don't follow a specific faith
Trying to talk to Jesus through my television
Attempting to connect with a higher power through unconventional means
Confessing all my secrets
Sharing all my hidden truths and regrets
But they never change
Despite acknowledging my faults, they remain the same
I promise him I mean it
I make a sincere pledge to change
But I'm still the same
Yet I continue to be unchanged
Driving just to see you from
Traveling long distances just to be near you
New York to Texas rip my heart in half and
The journey takes an emotional toll on me
Hang it from your necklace
Symbolizing that you hold my heart
It's like you always know
You possess an understanding or intuition
Exactly what to say to talk me off the ledge
The words you speak help me overcome my internal struggles
When I'm about to break
During moments of intense vulnerability or potential collapse
But I know what's holy now
I now understand what is truly sacred or significant
There's a light on in my room
I feel a sense of illumination or hope in your presence
When I'm with you every view feels like
Being by your side makes everything appear different
Watching the world up on the moon
Observing the world from a detached or surreal perspective
Melt into the floor and
Becoming completely immersed in our connection
Lose ourselves for hours
Becoming absorbed and forgetting the passage of time
Swimming in the silence when
Experiencing a profound intimacy in shared silence
It's all around us
The silence envelops and surrounds us
You can hear my thoughts and
Understanding my innermost desires and fears without me saying a word
I can read your mind
Having an intuitive sense of your thoughts and emotions
All you have to do is say it with your eyes
Communicating with each other through unspoken gestures
So put me back together
Help me heal and become whole again
Talk me off the ledge when
Provide support and guidance when I'm on the brink of despair
I'm about to free fall
When I'm teetering on the edge of losing control
But I could fall forever
Even if I were to descend indefinitely, it wouldn't matter
Don't care if we wreck it
Not being concerned about the potential destruction of our relationship
It's something to live for
Our connection gives me a reason to keep going
Yeah, I could fall forever
I'm willing to endure any length of descent for our love
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Jayden Wilson
Love your music it help me through my depression
Young Rising Sons
chin up you got this | much love 🖤
M. R.
Love this so much I can definitely relate to this with my love rn thank you so much!!
Young Rising Sons
love to hear that 🖤
Jamila
Falling in love with this song ❤️
Young Rising Sons
:) so happy you like it 🖤
Sara Rossi
This song is amazing, now it’s playing in loop in my head
Love from Italy! <3
Young Rising Sons
ya love to see it | glad you dig, much love
Pleuni
i've been playing this song on repeat for the past half hour, such a beautifull song, thank you
Tom Bonenfant
Love your music! Keep making great music