Throughout this song, YUNGBLUD explores how easily-exploitable actions are often commodified, while the people behind the action are left on their own.
The title is a reference to a piece of grafitti on a skybridge in the Park Hill council estate in Sheffield, neighbouring Dominic’s hometown of Doncaster. Noted for being in both a state of disrepair and a grade II listed building.
I Love You Will You Marry Me
Yungblud Lyrics
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(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
A kid lifts up a spray can
And never thought it would be famous what he did
Turned the mess into a dreamland
A version of Romeo and Juliet
This time with Adidas sneakers and cigarettes
A couple of kids trying to cut down the safety net
They twisted the story so they could bring glory to it
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
They didn't write her name on the article
That to me just seems pretty farcical
Now coppers take coppers
Out of his hands from a ban from alcohol
Fundamental narcissistic
Tried to make out he didn't exist
When they wrote on the what
When they wrote on the
T-shirts, cool merch, postcards
And lighting it up like a piece of art
They kicked him to the side and left him to starve
On the memory that's re-breaking his broken heart
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
Every day, every day, every single day
Every day, every day, every single day
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance)
The lyrics of Yungblud's "I Love You Will You Marry Me" tells the story of a romance that took place in Park Hill, Sheffield - a housing estate that was notorious for crime, drug use, and poverty. The song is inspired by the true story of a graffiti artist named Jason that took place in the 2000s. Jason spray-painted the words "I Love You Will You Marry Me" on a bridge in the Park Hill neighborhood, proposing to his girlfriend. It quickly became a local landmark and a symbol of hope for the community, but when the media picked up the story, they barely acknowledged Jason and his girlfriend, instead focusing on the graffiti as a quirky tourist attraction. The song speaks to the struggle of young people in poverty trying to navigate their way through a society that often dismisses and exploits them.
The lines "We got the love but they put out the fire / 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire" talk about the way society often extinguishes young people's hopes and dreams, forcing them to conform to restrictive norms of behavior. The song argues that this kind of cynicism is particularly cruel when it comes to young love, which is often dismissed as foolish or trivial. The chorus repeats the line "I love ya, will you marry me?" as a defiant act of reclaiming the power of love in the face of oppression.
The final lines of the song, "Every day, every day, every single day / I love ya, will you marry me?" are particularly poignant, as they imply that even in the face of adversity and heartbreak, the power of love endures. The song is ultimately a celebration of the resiliency and creativity of young people who find ways to love and create their own joy in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
Despite having love between them, societal norms and expectations are extinguishing their passion and spark.
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
They are being pressured to conform and walk a narrow path, risking it all to simply be together.
A kid lifts up a spray can
A young person takes matters into their own hands, rebelliously looking for a way to express themselves.
And never thought it would be famous what he did
The youthful artist had no idea that their work would attract so much attention and recognition.
Turned the mess into a dreamland
The spray-painted chaos was transformed into a visionary and imaginative world.
With a quirky act of romance
Their love story is unconventional and unique, but no less sincere and heart-felt than any other.
A version of Romeo and Juliet
Their romance echoes the classic tale of a couple fighting for their love amidst societal expectations.
This time with Adidas sneakers and cigarettes
Their story is not one of high-class luxury, but rather youthful attitudes and obsessions.
A couple of kids trying to cut down the safety net
They are seeking independence and freedom, even if that means breaking away from the safety and security provided by society.
They twisted the story so they could bring glory to it
Despite society's attempts to silence and oppress their love, they are determined to make their story known and celebrated.
I love ya, will you marry me?
The singer is declaring their love for their partner, and suggesting a future together.
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
The reality of societal expectations and pressures comes with a cost, one that the couple is paying dearly for.
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
The situation is tragic and disheartening.
They didn't write her name on the article
The media and society as a whole are ignoring or erasing the role of one of the lovers in the story.
That to me just seems pretty farcical
The lack of recognition or credit for one of the lovers seems ridiculous and unjust to the singer.
Now coppers take coppers
Law enforcement is targeting and punishing the young couple for their actions.
Out of his hands from a ban from alcohol
One of the lovers is being punished for underage drinking, a petty attempt to discourage their relationship.
Fundamental narcissistic
Society is self-centered and focused on maintaining a rigid status quo, even at the cost of human connection.
Tried to make out he didn't exist
One of the lovers is being completely ignored or erased by society.
When they wrote on the what
The lyrics are unclear, but appear to express confusion or frustration with society's handling of their love story.
T-shirts, cool merch, postcards
Society is commodifying or commercializing their love story, without truly understanding or respecting its meaning.
And lighting it up like a piece of art
Society is using their love story for aesthetic purposes, underestimating its depth and truthfulness.
They kicked him to the side and left him to starve
One of the lovers is being abandoned or rejected by society, and struggling as a result.
On the memory that's re-breaking his broken heart
The memory of their love is causing him pain and heartache, especially as he is being excluded from society.
Every day, every day, every single day
The struggles and difficulties of their relationship are ongoing and unrelenting.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dominic Harrison, Matthew Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nina-yp5my
(Park hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
A kid lifts up a spray can
And never thought it would be famous what he did
Turned the mess into a dreamland
With a quirky act of romance
A version of Romeo and Juliet
This time with Adidas sneakers and cigarettes
A couple of kids trying to cut down the safety net
They twisted the story so they could bring glory to it
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
(Park hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
They didn't write her name on the article
That to me just seems pretty farcical
Now coppers take coppers
Out of his hands from a ban from alcohol
Fundamental narcissistic
Tried to make out he didn't exist
When they wrote on the what
When they wrote on the
T-shirts, cool merch and postcards
And lighting it up like a piece of art
They kicked him to the side and left him to starve
On the memory that's re-breaking his broken heart
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
Every day, every day, every single day
Every day, every day, every single day
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
(Park hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
@ericapeducci5205
LYRICS
We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
A kid lifts up a spray can
And never thought it would be famous what he did
Turned the mess into a dreamland
With a quirky act of romance
A version of Romeo and Juliet
This time with Adidas sneakers and cigarettes
A couple of kids trying to cut down the safety net
They twisted the story so they could bring glory to it
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
They didn't write her name on the article
That to me just seems pretty farcical
Now coppers take coppers
Out of his hands from a ban from alcohol
Fundamental narcissistic
Tried to make out he didn't exist
When they wrote on the what
When they wrote on the
T-shirts, cool merch, postcards
And lighting it up like a piece of art
They kicked him to the side and left him to starve
On the memory that's re-breaking his broken heart
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
Every day, every day, every single day
Every day, every day, every single day
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance)
@pocketsizedanna
I Love You, Will You Marry Me
Yungblud
We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
A kid lifts up a spray can
And never thought it would be famous what he did
Turned the mess into a dreamland
With a quirky act of romance
A version of Romeo and Juliet
This time with Adidas sneakers and cigarettes
A couple of kids trying to cut down the safety net
They twisted the story so they could bring glory to it
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
They didn't write her name on the article
That to me just seems pretty farcical
Now coppers take coppers
Out of his hands from a ban from alcohol
Fundamental narcissistic
Tried to make out he didn't exist
When they wrote on the what
When they wrote on the
T-shirts, cool merch, postcards
And lighting it up like a piece of art
They kicked him to the side and left him to starve
On the memory that's re-breaking his broken heart
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
Every day, every day, every single day
Every day, every day, every single day
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
I love ya, will you marry me?
Oh, what a shame we gotta pay for reality
Ain't it sad, sad, sad?
We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance) We got the love but they put out the fire
(Park Hill romance) 'Cause they expect us to walk on the wire
(Park Hill romance)
@courtzcolv
Why is Dominic like my dream guy he's breakin my heart
@d1rtyp3n1s3
I agree it kills me he will never notice me and I’m also kinda underaged
@Rockamolie
Aesthetic Potato•_• same
@madii455
@@d1rtyp3n1s3 same😭
@eselalo2082
Same
@flaminhot6775
Aesthetic Potato•_• lol mee too
@steventouch9995
why isnt this song more popular???
@evielune
Won't take long. Yesterday this was broadcasted at MTV so here I am and many more to come 😊
@Asparagoose073
This was on 92.9 FM radio! 😊
@robertochiappini5114
Why? 😡