The band released their debut self-titled album, Young the Giant, on 25 January 2011, which was preceded by a digital-only release in October 2010. The first single, "My Body," reached #5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and a second single, "Cough Syrup," reached #3 on the same chart.
Previously, the band was known as The Jakes. They released a 7 song EP, Shake My Hand, in 2008, which including two songs ("Garands" and "Cough Syrup") now on the current self-titled album Young the Giant.
Crystallized
Young the Giant Lyrics
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It's been far too long
Crystallized
Round interstellar moons
Seed of light into your atmosphere
What's your world like?
Is the house we've built still here?
Girl you know
When the beat of my drum
Meets the beat of your heart
You know I couldn't love any other, any other
This is where I come from
This is where I belong
With the beat of your drum
Not any other
Fall through the sky
Little specks below
Magnify, the further down I go
I feel it in my bones
Can you feel too?
Is this the world I know?
Is the house we've built still here?
Is the human race sincere?
When the beat of my drum
Meets the beat of your heart
You know I couldn't love any other, any other
This is where I come from
This is where I belong
With the beat of your drum
Not any other
Feel the force of time
Weighing down my mind
Tears you cry, screaming at the sky
Come outside
The rays are shinning bright
Not any other
Feels like home
Where I belong
Oh oh
When the beat of my drum
Meets the beat of your heart
You know I couldn't love any other, any other
This is where I come from
This is where I belong
With the beat of your drum
Not any other
The lyrics of "Crystallized" by Young the Giant are open to interpretation, but one possible theme is the idea of finding a sense of belonging in another person or in the universe. The first verse hints at a person coming back to life after a long period of time and feeling a sense of clarity or "crystallization" as they gaze at the interstellar moons. The second verse continues this theme of exploring new frontiers and questioning the nature of the world they live in. The chorus provides a message of love and acceptance, where the singer feels that they could only love the person they're addressing, and that they belong together. The bridge speaks to the weight of time and the sadness that comes with it, but ultimately ends on a positive note with a call to come outside and enjoy the sunshine.
It's worth noting that the song's meaning is not necessarily straightforward and can be interpreted in a variety of ways. However, the lyrics suggest a search for meaning and belonging that is both universal and deeply personal. By contrast, the music is relatively upbeat and catchy, with driving drums and dreamy guitars that create a sense of wonder and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawl back to life
Come back to life after a long period of inactivity or hardship.
It's been far too long
A sense of being disconnected or distant for an extended amount of time.
Crystallized
The clarity that comes with time, space, and distance, like a clear crystal forming out of a clouded situation.
Round interstellar moons
Celestial bodies that orbit around and are separate from our own planet, conveying a sense of distance and separation.
Seed of light into your atmosphere
Letting in a small amount of hope, inspiration or positive energy into someone’s life.
What's your world like?
An invitation for the listener to reflect on their own personal experiences and perspectives.
Is the house we've built still here?
A sense of nostalgia and questioning if things have stayed the same in one's personal life.
Girl you know
A sense of familiarity and comfort with someone the singer is addressing.
When the beat of my drum
Meets the beat of your heart
You know I couldn't love any other, any other
This is where I come from
This is where I belong
With the beat of your drum
Not any other
The connection and belonging that comes with finding someone who understands and completes you.
Fall through the sky
Little specks below
Magnify, the further down I go
Experience a sense of distance and space in one's own life, with things that once seemed big shrinking down to small specks.
I feel it in my bones
Can you feel too?
Is this the world I know?
Questioning one's own sense of reality and seeking validation from others.
Is the human race sincere?
A philosophical question about the nature of humanity and whether people are genuine or not.
Feel the force of time
Weighing down my mind
Tears you cry, screaming at the sky
Feeling the weight of time and life's challenges, and despairing at the injustices of the world.
Come outside
The rays are shinning bright
An invitation to step outside and appreciate the beauty of the world, even in difficult times.
Not any other
Feels like home
Where I belong
Oh oh
Affirming the unique and special connection the singer has found with someone else, and the sense of being at home and belonging in that person's presence.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Francois Paul Comtois, Payam Reza Doostzadeh, Eric Matthew Cannata, Jacob John Tilley, Sameer Gadhia
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6 years later, still same!
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The most underrated band of the century! they deserve better!
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@donnahudson6756
took my 13,11,10@8 year old children to see them last month. When they came on stage my 8 year old stated balling. In between gasp for air she was saying ITS THEM. The cops and there security came to check on her. When I told them she was just happy to see them. The cop took my daughter and let her sit on the rail right in front of the stage. she says it was the best day of her life.