When a crowd is singing along with the last chorus after hearing the song for the first time, and Twitter lights up with those same lyrics in the days following a performance, you know it's a song that connects. With poignant yet sing-along-able lyrics and undeniable rock noir musical undertones, Spirits, the first single from The Strumbellas’ forthcoming album, embodies the essence of what has been attracting fans from across North America to this Lindsay, Ontario-bred band.
That journey has been a whirlwind since the release of the band’s 2012 debut album My Father And The Hunter. The Strumbellas' sound — haunting lyrics fused with infectious, danceable melodies — won them both fans and critical recognition. A year later, they followed up with We Still Move On Dance Floors, which earned the band six awards, including a JUNO and Sirius XM
Indie Award, as well as a spot on the Polaris Music Prize Long List. And of course, there’s been touring. Lots of touring.
In early 2015, the Strumbellas, off the road and ready to go into the studio again, set up shop at downtown Toronto’s Lincoln County Social Club to record the new album with LA Producer/Engineer, Dave Schiffman (Johnny Cash, Haim, Weezer). During three recording sessions during the first half of 2015, Schiffman and the band harnessed a vivid sound that was itchin’ to get out of them. Bigger. Bolder. Beckoning.
Young
the strumbellas Lyrics
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Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild, oh
I jumped out from an airplane
I lit a house on fire
Just to see a painted sky
Did you know, did you know?
I've been running all my life
Sometimes I say you're crazy
Sometimes I'll think you're strange
Maybe you're the one who found a way out of this cage
Here we go, here we go
Let's go take apart this night
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I walk the lines they made me
Just to make them smile
'Cause every monster that they make
Was once a happy child
Did you know, did you know?
We won't go with out a fight
They said that you'd be nothing
They said these dreams will die
But I stood strong and worked too hard to keep this hoe alive
Here we go, here we go
I'm going to write my name in lights
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And it goes on and on, and on and on
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
I can feel the mountain's burning sun
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
I can feel the mountain's burning sun
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hoe, hoe, hoe
Burning in my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
The Strumbellas’ song “Young” delves into the inner turmoil of the human mind. The opening lines, “And there’s a ghost ghost ghost living in my head / And there’s a hope hope hope burning in my bed,” allude to the ongoing struggle that many people experience between their fears and their aspirations. The “ghost” is an embodiment of one’s past experiences and the negative thoughts that come with them, while the “hope” is the desire to move forward and achieve one’s goals. These conflicting emotions can often feel overwhelming, which is emphasized by the repetition of the words “ghost” and “hope.”
The chorus, “I’m young and wild / I’m young and wild,” serves as a reminder that these emotions are felt most intensely during the younger years of life when one is still figuring out their place in the world. The singer admits to having taken risks and acted impulsively, such as jumping out of an airplane and setting a house on fire. These actions suggest a desire to break free of societal constraints and experience life to the fullest. The line “I’ve been running all my life” implies that the singer has been trying to outrun their past and continue searching for fulfillment.
The second verse acknowledges that sometimes the singer doubts their own actions or those of others, leading them to question what is considered “normal” behavior. However, the bridge offers a glimmer of hope that there may be a way out of the cycle of negative thoughts and insecurities. The repetition of the phrase “Here we go” suggests a willingness to keep trying and a determination to find a way forward. Overall, the song conveys a universal struggle of trying to balance the complexities of life and the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
And there's a ghost ghost ghost living in my head
I have a nagging voice that doesn't let me be at peace, dragging me down and making me feel like I'm not good enough.
And there's a hope hope hope burning in my bed
I have a strong desire to achieve something big, and I can't seem to get it off my mind, even when I'm trying to rest.
I'm young and wild
I'm in the prime of my youth and I have a carefree and adventurous spirit.
I jumped out from an airplane, To see if I can fly
I'm willing to take risks and push myself to the limit, just to see what I'm capable of.
I lit a house on fire just to see a painted sky
I'm curious and explorative, and I want to find beauty in unexpected places, even if it means doing something dangerous or unconventional.
Did you know, did you know, I've been running all my life
I've been trying to escape from something, whether it's a difficult situation, my own fears and doubts, or just the dull routine of everyday life.
Sometimes I'll say you're crazy, Sometimes I'll think you're strange
I find it hard to relate to others who don't share my sense of adventure and my willingness to take risks and explore the unknown.
Maybe you're the one that found a way out of this cage
Perhaps there's someone who can help me break free from my limitations and find a new sense of purpose and direction in life.
Here we go, here we go, And it goes on and on and on and on
Life is a never-ending journey full of excitement and uncertainty, and I can't wait to see where it takes me next.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Leigh Pickett, Darryl James, David Ritter, Isabel Ritchie, Jeremy Drury, Joanne Setterington, Jonathan Hembrey, Simon Alexander Ward
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And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I jump off from an airplane
To see if I can fly
I lit a house on fire
Just to see a painted sky
Did you know, did you know?
I've been running all my life
Sometimes I say you're crazy
Sometimes I'll think you're strange
Maybe you're the one who found a way out of this cage
Here we go, here we go
Let's go take apart this night
And it goes on and on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on and on
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I walk the lines they made me
Just to make them smile
Cause every monster they make
Was once a happy child
Did you know, did you know?
We won't go with out a fight
They said that you'd be nothing
They said these dreams will die
But I stood strong and worked too hard to keep this hope alive
Here we go, here we go
I'm going to write my name in lights
And it goes on and on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on and on
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
I can feel the mountain's burning sun
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
When I go, I'll go as you'll never know
I can feel the mountain's burning sun
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
And there's a ghost, ghost, ghost
Living in my head
And there's a hope, hope, hope
Burning my bed
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
I'm young and wild
@RicardoAtenas
I really can't understand why this doesn't have more views or likes, it's a pretty great song
@fredoo5253
Same....
@OvercomerKZ
This song is gay
@rantysauce96
Kyle Z ok kyle
@rj_anthonyalmonte8894
@@OvercomerKZ i bet u listen to nba
@maxmiller3300
Yeah you right this song is not bad than the songs which got billion views
@eddoerksen5423
I'm 70 years young and I love this song and the group. so full of energy. awesome.
@DavidC-fw6zz
Try the David song from them
@MikeSchofield899
same
@SJRenkola
I first heard it in NHL 17, but have listened to them quite a bit since. For anyone that remembers the show Chuck, this song would have absolutely been in it had it come out while the show was still on the air.