Youth Novel was an emotive … Read Full Bio ↴Known as Heavenly Blue from 2021 onward.
Youth Novel was an emotive hardcore band from Ann Arbor, Michigan formed in 2012 at the University of Michigan. The band featured shifting members throughout its tenure, some of whom didn't play at live shows but played on recorded material and vice-versa. The group played a few shows (see below) in the Michigan area before going on hiatus in 2016 after the majority of the members graduated and dispersed throughout the country. The band was known for their energetic, confrontational, and at times menacing live performances which could include physical contact with crowd members and equipment.
During the Covid-19 quarantine, members resurrected and completed a previously abandoned full-length record, which was released on Valentines Day of 2021 on Zegema Beach Records. Later that year following the departure of the last original members, the group changed their name to Heavenly Blue though they would continue to utilize material written during the Youth Novel period.
Members of Youth Novel have also played in Blue Noise, TheCheeseburgerPicnic, Vampires!!, Goodthink, (The Heart She) Holler, Girl Genes, Bonzo, Homestead, Odessa Girls, Mikiri Counter, The Mint, Megan Goes to Oregon, Serpent Column, Pipe Dreams, Heavy Sigh, Gwyneth, Lein.
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2013: "Demos" (pressed 25 to 5" lathe records by Driftwood Records)
2014: "Turned Around Abruptly Beside a Mirror and Jumped At My Own Reflection" (Skeletal Lightning Records [US], Zegema Beach Records [Canada])
2015: "The Gentle Harm of Tradition" split with Coma Regalia (Middle Man Records, Zegema Beach Records, Too Far Gone Records, Dingleberry Records)
2017: Discography (Digital Release)
2021: Youth Novel LP (Zegema Beach Records)
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2013
July 7, 2013: w/ Pet Symmetry, Sundials, Secret Grief, SRVVLST @ DAAC in Grand Rapids, MI
July 28, 2013: w/ Mid Nineties @ Angelo's house in Ferndale Michigan
September 6th, 2014: w/Brave Bird, hawk & sun @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor
2014
Jan 25th, 2014: w/ Brave Bird @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor
March 16th 2014: w/ 2194, Jamie from Temple, Former States, Mid Nineties @ Frozen Banana Stand in Ann Arbor
March 18th, 2014: w/ The Hotelier, Secret Grief, Osoosooso @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor
May 25th, 2014: Bled Fest in Howell, MI
July 26th, 2014: Rockamura Fest @ Nakamura in Ann Arbor, MI
August 7th, 2014: w/ Neck First, Making Mirrors @ The Rockery in Wyandotte, MI
September 12th, 2014: Undead Wedding/Funeral @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor, MI
September 14th, 2014: w/ Gas Up Yr Hearse‼, Ice Hockey, The Truth About Dreaming and Kuwabara @ Screamo Frat in Ann Arbor, MI
2015
February 19th 2015: w/ Oliver Houston, Cardboard Swords, Bonzo @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor, MI
March 22th 2015: w/ The Exploration, Wicked Boy @ The Quad in Grand Rapids, MI
April 11th 2015: w/ Secret Grief, Bobbi Palace, American Dirtbike @ 96 Bronco House in Ypsilanti, MI
April 20th 2015: w/ Loma Prieta, The Heart Of, Eyesore, Touch @ Sanctuary in Detroit, MI
September 13th 2015: w/ Whenskiesaregray, The Truth About Dreaming, Ghosts of Poets @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor, MI
November 6th 2015: w/ The Saddest Landscape, Empire! Empire!, Convenient Trash @ Mac's Bar in Lansing, MI
December 6th 2015: w/ Xerxes, Oliver Houston, Bonzo @ Metal Frat in Ann Arbor, MI
2016
January 6th 2016: w/ Facility, Weather Lore, Ourselves, Broadacre @ Sanctuary in Detroit. MI
III
Youth Novel Lyrics
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(i dream of you, and wake with you
i dream of you, i drink, i dream)
i watched the world seep from your eyes
Through Me, With Me and In Me
two different words for the same thing
you're all i think about
i can read the pain in your face
my chest sinks as i disappoint you
...not worth the effort
think of this as a testament to you
our art -- a testament to you
The lyrics of Youth Novel's song III evoke a sense of longing and emotional turmoil that comes with being deeply infatuated with someone. The first line "sometimes your voice tangles my veins" portrays the singer's visceral reaction to the person they desire. The intensity of their feelings is apparent in the repeated phrase "I dream of you, and wake with you" which conveys the sense that their thoughts and emotions are consumed by this person. Despite their connection, there is a sense of loss when the singer notes how they are simply "two different words for the same thing." The lyrics continue to explore the depth of the singer's emotional attachment to the object of their desire, and yet their relationship seems to be fraught with disappointment, as evidenced by the lines "my chest sinks as I disappoint you" and "not worth the effort." In the end, the singer finds solace in the creative process, as they note that their art is a testament to the person that they hold so dear.
Line by Line Meaning
sometimes your voice tangles my veins
The sound of your voice has such a strong impact on me that it physically feels like my veins are getting twisted and tangled.
i dream of you, and wake with you
You constantly occupy my thoughts and dreams, to the point where I even wake up thinking about you.
i dream of you, i drink, i dream
You are always on my mind and in my dreams, to the point where I use substances to try and escape those thoughts but I still continue to dream about you.
i watched the world seep from your eyes
I saw everything that was happening in the world reflected in your eyes, as if they were a window to everything unfolding around us.
Through Me, With Me and In Me
No matter what happens, I am always connected to you, whether it be through shared experiences, emotions, or simply existing in the same space.
two different words for the same thing
Even though 'Through Me' and 'In Me' might seem like different things, they ultimately mean the same thing: being intertwined with you.
you're all i think about
You are constantly on my mind and I cannot stop thinking about you.
i can read the pain in your face
I am able to see the pain and struggles that you are going through, even if you try to hide it from me.
my chest sinks as i disappoint you
The feeling of disappointing you is crushing and overwhelming, to the point where it feels like a physical weight on my chest.
...not worth the effort
I feel like I am not deserving of your time and attention, and it seems like it might be too much effort for you to try and be with me.
think of this as a testament to you
Our art and expression is a tribute to you and the impact that you have had on our lives and experiences.
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Youth Novels
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Izabela Kazimierak
Wow!!!! To jest jakaś magia!!! To jakiś kosmos, tyle uczuć które mam w sobie kiedy Was słucham w tej piosence, sama chyba nie mogę zrozumieć!!! Tego nie da się opisać!!! Błagam o więcej!!!💙💙💙
Izabela Kazimierak
@Youth Novels Teraz już mnie macie!!! Dzięki 😍😍😍💙
Youth Novels
dziękujemy! 💙💙💙 a więcej - warto nas śledzić, bo już niedługo…
Frida Maria
What an amazing song! I love it!❤
Youth Novels
thank you!
Mary Mad
I discovered this song on Spotify 2 days ago and been listening to it on repeat since. I love it ❤️❤️
Youth Novels
thank you 🥺🥺
Cloud's Diary
I love this song <3
the vibe of this MV reminds me to "Cinnamon" by Jome. When I play the song and watch your mv at the same time. It fits perfectly :)
12Specter
najcudowniejsza muzyka, jakiej dane mi było posłuchać od daaaawna <3
tańczyliśmy do tego z dziewczyną całą noc! :D