Written a… Read Full Bio ↴"Young" is the debut single by Danish band Place On Earth.
Written and produced by Kwamie Liv and Nicolai Kornerup, the song was released by Place On Earth on 30 March 2018 as their potential winner's single of the 11th Danish series of X Factor. A week later, on 6 April 2018, Place On Earth were announced as winners of X Factor 2018.
Young
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Could it have been any wilder
And did you get what you wanted from the fire?
Could we have gone any higher?
We are young
We are the restless ones
We are young
And if you look up
You're gonna see the sky fall
And if look down
You're gonna feal the earth crumble
We could run away
But tell what could the bad do?
We only got today we gotta stay true
Just tryna stay true
But did you get what you needed?
And if you could you see it?
We are young
But we're not the reckless ones
We are young
Free as a loaded gun
And if you look up
Your gonna see the sky fall
And if you look down
You're gonna feel the earth crumble
And we could run away
But tell me what could the bad do
We only got today we gotta stay true
Just tryna stay true
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
And if you look up
Your gonna see the sky fall
And if you look down
You're gonna feel the earth crumble
And we could run away
But tell me what could the bad do
We only got today we gotta stay true
Just tryna stay true ooh, ooh, ooh
Just tryna stay true ooh, ooh, ooh
Just tryna stay true
The song "Young" by A Place on Earth is a powerful anthem to youth and the need for heroes. The opening lines of the song suggest a desire for someone to look up to, to aspire towards. This desire seems to be heightened by the refrain, where the singer repeats the statement "We are young" over and over again. The chorus of the song also asserts the power and freedom of youth, declaring that they are "free as a loaded gun."
The second half of the song shifts into a more introspective and reflective tone. The repeated refrain changes slightly to acknowledge that although they are young, they are not reckless. The second half of the song also asks questions about whether they have gotten what they need from life and whether they can see it. The powerful imagery in the final lines of the song suggest that they are aware of the fragility of life and the need to stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone needed a hero
People are always in search of someone they can look up to, someone who inspires them and gives them hope.
Could it have been any wilder
Was there a time when the world was more unpredictable, more full of surprises and more exciting?
And did you get what you wanted from the fire?
Did you achieve what you set out to do when you took risks and embraced life with all its challenges?
Could we have gone any higher?
Was there any more potential to be explored, any more heights to be reached?
We are young
Despite all the doubts and uncertainties that come with youth, we remain hopeful and determined.
We are the restless ones
We can never sit still, always yearning for something more, always searching for new adventures.
Free as loaded gun
We are not bound by society's rules or expectations. We are free to make our own decisions, take our own risks and live life on our terms.
And if you look up
If you look at the bigger picture and dream big, you will see endless possibilities and opportunities.
You're gonna see the sky fall
All your wildest dreams can come true, if you only believe and work towards them.
And if look down
If you focus on negativity and fears, then you will see everything crumble and fall apart.
You're gonna feel the earth crumble
Fear can paralyze you and make you lose sight of all the good in the world.
We could run away
We always have the option to escape our problems, but that won't solve anything in the long run.
But tell what could the bad do?
No matter what life throws at us, we have the power to overcome it and turn it into something positive.
We only got today we gotta stay true
Life is fleeting, and we must make the most of every moment by staying true to ourselves and our values.
Just tryna stay true
We will face many challenges and obstacles, but we must never compromise our integrity or our sense of purpose.
But did you get what you needed?
At the end of the day, when all is said and done, did you find what you were looking for in life?
And if you could you see it?
Did you have the clarity and the wisdom to appreciate the good things in life and cherish them while they lasted?
We're not the reckless ones
We may be young and adventurous, but we are not foolish or irresponsible. We know how to take calculated risks and make informed decisions.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Writer(s): kwamie liv
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@terranrepublic7023
Great songs that came out in the year of 1987 (that I could remember):
This one, of course
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship
With Or Without You by U2
Where the Streets Have No Name, also U2
I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston
Alone by Heart (the song was actually released in 83 but the cover by Heart in 87 was the most famous version)
Here I Go Again by Whitesnake (same thing, there was an earlier version but the 87 re-recording really made it famous)
The Time of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Heart And Soul by T'Pau
I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany
Aaaaaaaaand... last but not least - Never Gonna Give You Up, you already know who diz, LOL!
Share what else you can think of bro!
@jrutt2675
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from the evil one.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
@JBbradshaw24
Dated a girl back in 89 this was her favorite song. She passed away in 90, car accident. I still come here every now and again to remember her
@JohnDoe-zh4li
they say a person suffers two deaths: their physical body passing away, and the last time someone remembers their name. with you, she'll live on for many more decades. god bless you
@tracedrake9599
Very kind of you.
@geraldabanid4385
Peace be with you brother!
@akilfadil
😢
@DoomFinger511
Maybe shes in San Junipero
@JB-hl1qx
Just imagine.. its 1988 you are 9 years old this songs playing, Mike Tyson is knocking guys out left & right, Jordan is leading the NBA in scoring, Nintendo is everywhere Die Hard is in the theater, the cosby show and Rosanne are coming on TV tonight and you aint got a care in the world... im very thankful for my childhood.
@lemmdus2119
Or it’s 1989 you’re driving out on a date, and your girlfriend finds this song and sings along.
@danielmoorefield4891
Full House premiered in Fall 1987.
@AnnoyedBacon-wo1tc
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