History
Both Simon Katz and Sam Martin were in the band Iglu & Hartly, but after a 2011 hiatus, the two reformed with three of their long-time friends to form Youngblood Hawke. Their name is taken from the Herman Wouk novel of the same name. In October 2011 before landing a record deal with Universal Republic, Youngblood had a residency at The Satellite in Los Angeles. Aside from that, the group has performed at SXSW, playing showcases such as Comedy Central Workaholics showcase and Purevolume House . The band is based in Silverlake, Los Angeles where they are working on their debut album and have worked odd jobs on the side during the recording process. Youngblood Hawke's latest single "We Come Running", has been described by LA Weekly 's Kevin Bronson as showing the quintet's "skills at grabbing hold of the pop jugular vein".Their track "Forever" was included in Starbucks Pick of the Week for September 2012. Before that, they joined the lineup for both Echo Park Rising festival as well as Lobsterfest . Recently, Youngblood Hawke's video for their debut single "We Come Running" was featured on Rollingstone Magazine , "where they play music and scuba dive with sharks in time" in hopes to help promote the conservation of sharks. The band is currently on tour with Passion Pit.
Their music has been described as "maximalist pop."
2012 Youngblood Hawke (EP) Tour
Their eponymous 2012 release spawned the single "We Come Running," which features the West Los Angeles Children's Choir during the chorus. The song has received airplay nationwide, and has been described as "anthemic" and having "youthful spirit."
The album itself has charted in Billboard's Top 200 albums for the week of 1 September 2012, and #3 on the Heatseekers Albums chart for the same week. The week of 20 August 2012, "We Come Running" was slated as the "Single of the Week!" by iTunes.
Forever
Youngblood Hawke Lyrics
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But I wouldn't make you wait that long
Sang drunk in my room Geronimo
Like an old great singer throat full of smoke
Shut the door to the attic, made myself a home
I pay no attention to what's down below
If I run they'll be a bust 'cause there's dogs on my tail
But my tracks are in the mud
And your Comanche spirit that's afraid to fail
Do everything you can now or you never will
You say you won't wait forever on me
But I wouldn't make you wait that long
You say you won't wait forever on me
But I wouldn't make you wait that long
So I followed all the trails to Monaco
Who the hell am I to tell you where to go?
Smokestacks and chimneys billow from my chest
Breaking into the house just to see what's left
'Cause time is watching all of us
And we all have the time
It's always on your mind
It's always on my mind
You say you won't wait forever on me
But I wouldn't make you wait that long
So don't you get scared, scared of nothing
'Cause I'm staying right here
Don't be afraid 'cause I won't leave you all alone
You say you won't wait forever on me
But I wouldn't make you wait that long
You say you won't wait forever on me
But I wouldn't make you wait that long
The song "Forever" by Youngblood Hawke is a poignant reflection on the pressures of life and love. The lyrics describe the singer struggling with the pressures of society, and how they impact the singer's thoughts and actions. Throughout, the song moves between an earnest plea to a lover not to give up, and a frank admission that change is difficult, even when it is necessary.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer feeling a sense of urgency that they must explain to their partner. The singer acknowledges that they feel pressure to act in a certain way, but they also know that their partner does not have to wait forever. In the second verse, the singer reflects on the difficulties of change, and the fear of breaking free from constraints that society has put in place. The chorus then returns, with the singer pleading with their partner not to leave them behind.
The next verse delves deeper into the difficulties of change, with the singer acknowledging that they have been drawn to both Monaco, a place symbolic of wealth and security, and to a more anarchic lifestyle of smoking and drinking. Despite these struggles, the singer remains hopeful, urging their partner not to fear the unknown, and assuring them that they will not be abandoned. The final chorus then repeats, emphasizing the importance of the relationship between the singer and their partner, and their mutual need for support and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you won't wait forever on me
You said that you won't wait for an indefinite amount of time for me
But I wouldn't make you wait that long
But I promise I won't make you wait for a long time
Sang drunk in my room Geronimo
I sang drunk in my room, feeling rebellious like Geronimo
Like an old great singer throat full of smoke
Singing like a classic great artist with a throat full of smoke
Shut the door to the attic, made myself a home
I made myself comfortable in the attic by closing the door
I pay no attention to what's down below
I'm not bothered by what goes on downstairs
'Cause I don't want to break the bars
I don't want to break free from the constraints I have
If I run they'll be a bust 'cause there's dogs on my tail
If I run, I'll be caught because there are dogs chasing me
But my tracks are in the mud
But I have left behind evidence of my escape in the mud
And your Comanche spirit that's afraid to fail
You have a fear of failure just like a Comanche warrior
Do everything you can now or you never will
Take action immediately or you'll miss the opportunity forever
So I followed all the trails to Monaco
I followed all the paths that led to Monaco
Who the hell am I to tell you where to go?
Who am I to dictate your direction?
Smokestacks and chimneys billow from my chest
I'm filled with emotions that feel heavy and polluted
Breaking into the house just to see what's left
I'm invading the abandoned home just to see what remains
'Cause time is watching all of us
Time is keeping an eye on us all
And we all have the time
And we all have a limited time on earth
It's always on your mind
The concept of time is always on your mind
It's always on my mind
The concept of time is always on my mind as well
So don't you get scared, scared of nothing
Don't be afraid, there's nothing to fear
'Cause I'm staying right here
Because I'll remain here with you
Don't be afraid 'cause I won't leave you all alone
Don't fear being left alone because I won't abandon you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Samuel Martin, Simon Katz
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Zakb009
This is one of the best things to have blessed my ears.
tRaze2020
Love a song that I can't help but 'get into' from the very first time I hear it! The layered harmonies "seal the deal"...& the sentimental, sweet vibe make it pretty much an unforgettable "classic" already!
Jared Kelley
They are excellent live. Looking forward to your music career YBH!
Ashleigh Jade
i absolutely love this song! i cant wait until they come to chicago!!!!!♥
Blacktrick Star
This song is so under appreciated
LetItBeJosh
Listened to this on repeat for the Past Hour <3
RccTX1987
One of the best songs I've ever heard. They are going to blow up.
EdukationUnderground
Their harmonizing is amazing.
Malcolm White
Freakin awesome, my new favorite band : P
Dylan Lavering
What a great song, loving it at the moment and it gets better and better with each listen.