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.
We Come Running
Youngblood Hawke Lyrics
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We come running
We come running
We come running
Under a pale blue sky
You never felt so cold
Another sleepless night
How do you recognize
The dirty face of gold
Behind that crooked line
Where you never knew you'd go
Headed for the open door
Tell me what you're waiting for
Look across the great divide
Soon they're gonna hear
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
Never go where we belong
Echoes in the dead of dawn
Soon they're gonna know
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
When the worlds gone quiet
I see you dancing slow
Feeling satisfied
Where you never knew you'd go
Headed for the open door
Tell me what you're waiting for
Look across the great divide
Soon they're gonna hear
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
Never go where we belong
Echoes in the dead of dawn
Soon they're gonna know
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
Days go by
Feeling broke and tired
Remember
Always remember
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
Headed for the open door
Tell me what you're waiting for
Look across the great divide
Soon they're gonna hear
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
Never go where we belong
Echoes in the dead of dawn
Soon they're gonna know
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
The sound, the sound, the sound
When we come running
The song We Come Running by Youngblood Hawke contains a powerful message of determination and hope. The repeated phrase "we come running" represents a sense of urgency and action, as if the singer is inspiring themselves to continue on despite any obstacles they may face. The opening lines, "Under a pale blue sky, you never felt so cold," set a somber tone, as if the singer is reflecting on a difficult situation or emotional state. The second verse, "When the world's gone quiet, I see you dancing slow, feeling satisfied where you never knew you'd go," seems to suggest that while the singer or someone they know may feel lost or alone, there is still joy to be found in unexpected places.
The chorus, with its repetition of "the sound" and sense of anticipation, suggests that something big is on the horizon: "Soon they're gonna hear the sound, the sound, the sound when we come running." The sense of urgency and excitement builds throughout the song, particularly with lines like "headed for the open door, tell me what you're waiting for" and "never go where we belong, echoes in the dead of dawn." Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is searching for a sense of purpose or direction, but who refuses to give up even when the path is unclear.
Line by Line Meaning
We come running
We are charging forward with full force and intention
Under a pale blue sky
The atmosphere is calm and serene; there is a sense of peacefulness even in the midst of chaos
You never felt so cold
The situation seems dire and unwelcoming
Another sleepless night
The struggle is real and persistent, causing anxiety and discomfort
How could you ever let go
Letting go of the pain or the memory of it may seem impossible
How do you recognize
How can you distinguish between the false and the genuine
The dirty face of gold
The value may not be apparent at first glance; it may require effort to uncover it
Behind that crooked line
Beyond the indirect or ambiguous path
Where you never knew you'd go
To a place or feeling you didn't anticipate or plan to reach
Headed for the open door
Heading towards a new opportunity or adventure
Tell me what you're waiting for
Why hesitate? What's holding you back?
Look across the great divide
Consider the larger picture or context
Soon they're gonna hear
It won't be long before others notice
The sound, the sound, the sound
The noise or impact of our movement
When we come running
As we move forward with vigor and determination
Never go where we belong
Our journey may take us to unexpected places or roles
Echoes in the dead of dawn
Our actions reverberate even in the quietest moments
Days go by
Time passes steadily
Feeling broke and tired
Exhaustion and depletion set in
Remember
It's important to not forget what we're fighting for
Always remember
The message cannot be emphasized enough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lawrence Bloch, Edmond Thomas Dunne, Simon Katz, Samuel Martin, Matthew Squire
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nazar Novak
Just found this song now and I can't stop listening to it, it's so goooood
Marie 'Rilee' Krupková
This song ... will stay in my heart forever.
Rubens Gomes
We're in 2019 and this song still lives in my heart. Masterpiece.
Tierra Prometida
No prefieres la versión original?
Chris Ribeiro
BEST DROP IN THE HISTORY OF EDM. Always on repeat, never gets old
tany
Well said 🔥
J One Official
Avicii - levels. Sry bro
Clara L
Fuck yeah
Rafsan Ahmed
+EDMango Yes, Agreed
EDMango
+Rafsan Ahmed was*