Originally beginning as a solo project by guitarist/vocalist Tyler Zanon in 2013 under the name Bedroom Talk, Tyler recruited member Cody Muraro to guest on the debut song “Grinding Teeth”. The chemistry worked out in a positive manor, so both decided to undergo the project together as a duo. After releasing 2 EPs and a full-length, Cody left the band in 2020 to become the vocalist of Real Friends. Since then, Youth Fountain moved forward as Tyler's solo project, releasing "Keepsakes & Reminders" in 2021.
Dark Grey
Youth Fountain Lyrics
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I watch the colours drain from the dynamic each day
Did we lose all the fun inhaling smoke from your gun?
Let me explain my love, let me explain
Why did this change? You're holding back,
please speak with honesty - and honestly,
you held my hand so goddamn perfectly
I'll take the time I'll leave it alone
Just know that I did all I could to make this last,
It couldn't last
I've been finding all these pieces of her,
in keepsakes and reminders
with moments I can't just put into words
when death takes us both,
could we meet on the other side?
I've been heart sick without her near me tonight.
I took it off, all the baggage I brought
We tried to make sense of the problems I've got
The last thing I'm left to think about
with you gone and as I'm falling out
Is what can I learn from this'
And how do I mourn for what I miss
You're holding back,
please speak with honesty and honestly,
you held my hand so goddamn perfectly
We're drowning again
I'll let you know, I let us go
I took the time, I left it alone
Just know that I did all I could to make this last
It couldn't last
The lyrics of Youth Fountain's song "Dark Grey" convey a sense of disillusionment and loss as the singer grapples with the fading vibrancy of their relationship. The opening lines paint a poignant picture of watching the once vibrant colors drain away, leaving everything in a somber shade of dark grey. The imagery of inhaling smoke from a gun hints at destructive behavior and a sense of suffocation within the relationship.
As the singer reflects on the changes in their relationship, they express a desire for honesty and understanding from their partner. The line "You held my hand so goddamn perfectly" captures a bittersweet nostalgia for the past, highlighting the moments of connection that are now fading away. Despite their efforts to salvage the relationship, the singer acknowledges that some things are beyond their control and that sometimes, despite their best efforts, things simply cannot last.
The mention of finding pieces of the loved one in keepsakes and reminders suggests a struggle with memories and longing for a lost connection. The question of meeting on the other side after death reflects a yearning for a reunion beyond the physical world, emphasizing the depth of the emotional bond that remains despite the separation.
The final verses delve into a process of letting go and self-reflection. The singer grapples with the weight of their own baggage and the challenge of coming to terms with their feelings. The repeated plea for honesty and the acknowledgment of trying their best to make things work emphasize the complexity of relationships and the emotional toll of accepting their inevitable end. Ultimately, the lyrics capture a raw and heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the struggle to find closure and understanding in the face of upheaval and change.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is what it's like to have it all turn dark grey
This is the feeling of seeing everything lose its vibrancy and life, turning dull and colorless.
I watch the colors drain from the dynamic each day
I witness the energy and excitement slowly fade away on a daily basis.
Did we lose all the fun inhaling smoke from your gun?
Have we lost the enjoyment by being involved in something harmful and destructive?
Let me explain my love, let me explain
Allow me to express my emotions and intentions clearly and sincerely.
Why did this change? You're holding back,
What caused this shift in our relationship? You're not being completely open and honest.
please speak with honesty - and honestly,
Please communicate truthfully - and truly,
you held my hand so goddamn perfectly
You supported me in such a flawless and ideal way
We're sinking again I'll let you know I'll let us go,
We are falling into despair once more, I will inform you and release us from this situation,
I'll take the time I'll leave it alone
I will spend the necessary time to process and accept this on my own
Just know that I did all I could to make this last,
Understand that I put in maximum effort to make this endure,
It couldn't last
Unfortunately, it was not sustainable
I've been finding all these pieces of her,
I have been discovering various remnants and memories of her,
in keepsakes and reminders
in mementos and objects that serve as reminders
with moments I can't just put into words
with experiences that are difficult to articulate
when death takes us both,
when we are both taken by death,
could we meet on the other side?
can we reunite in the afterlife?
I've been heart sick without her near me tonight.
I have been feeling intense emotional pain without her close by tonight.
I took it off, all the baggage I brought
I finally let go of all the emotional burdens I've been carrying
We tried to make sense of the problems I've got
We attempted to understand the issues and challenges I am facing
The last thing I'm left to think about
The final thought I am left to contemplate
with you gone and as I'm falling out
as you are not here and as I am breaking down
Is what can I learn from this'
What can I gain as a lesson from this situation?
And how do I mourn for what I miss
And how can I properly grieve for what I have lost
We're drowning again
We are metaphorically sinking and struggling once more
I'll let you know, I let us go
I will inform you and release us from this connection
I took the time, I left it alone
I took the necessary time to process it on my own
Just know that I did all I could to make this last
Understand that I gave my all to try to prolong this relationship
It couldn't last
Unfortunately, it was unable to endure
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cody Reid Muraro, Tyler Zanon
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Josurf Lawakeli
This one is addictive especially when the chorus hits...
streamsource21
Best line: "When death takes us both, could we meet on the other side?"
Great song 💜
Ben Mang
This is one of the best albums I’ve heard in awhile like really nice job
Kai Widman
Minutes away from the release of my most hyped album of the year! You’re killing it!
Mikey Acid
This is absolutely beautiful 🥺😍
sipp1337
I waiting so so long for a new Album and then this ! It is in my opinion masterpice in it´s genre. Well very well done !!!!! Thank you so much guys for this
Nevermore
what a great music and lyrics!
Christopher Dahlbom Larsson
This sounds great!
Dustin Gilley
This is so beautiful!!
Adriane Hickey
Amazing work guys. @YouthFountain