When We Were Young
the wild wild Lyrics
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Life was so simple and we just had fun
Do you remember when we were small
And everything around us was so much taller
(Yeah)
Do you remember when we were Younger
and all that we wanted was the summer
And we don't wanna grow old
So we just remember when we were young
Do you remember when we were kids
All that we want was to go outside with our friends
Do you remember fallin' in Love
Do you remember when we were younger
And all that we wanted was eachother
We don't wanna grow old
We don't wanna grow old
So we just remember when we were young
(Do you remember when we were younger
And all that we wanted all that we wanted i want it)
We don't wanna grow old
We don't wanna grow old
So we just remember when we were young
The song "When We Were Young" by The Wild Wild takes the listeners back to childhood memories and how things were so simple and easy-going. The song starts with asking whether we remember our childhood days when life was so uncomplicated and we just had plain fun. The lyrics then move on to how everything was so big and taller than us, making us feel small and powerless. The song brings back memories of youthful summers with nothing but endless days of fun and games. The chorus talks about not wanting to grow old and wanting to hold onto the memories of when they were young.
The second verse of the song takes us further down memory lane, where we remember eagerly wanting to go outside with friends and just having a good time. The lyrics then talk about falling in love and how much easier it was when we were younger. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how we don't want to grow old and how we want to hold onto our childhood memories.
The song captures the listeners' emotional states perfectly, and through the music, we can feel the sense of nostalgia for the days of our youth. It reminds us of how things work, how life was simpler, and how we never wanted to grow old, which now seems like an unstoppable force.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when we were young
Life was carefree and simple, and we didn't have any major responsibilities or worries.
Life was so simple and we just had fun
We only cared about enjoying ourselves and having a good time, without any of the stresses or complications of adulthood.
Do you remember when we were small
As children, everything in the world seemed so much bigger and more imposing than it does now.
And everything around us was so much taller
Our surroundings seemed much more intimidating and difficult to navigate when we were young and small.
Do you remember when we were Younger
Back in the days when we were youthful and full of energy, and looked forward to the future with excitement.
And all that we wanted was the summer
Summertime represented all that was good and joyful in our lives - long days spent outdoors, hanging out with friends, and not having any obligations or responsibilities.
We don't wanna grow old
We wish we could stay young forever, and not have to deal with the physical and emotional challenges of aging.
So we just remember when we were young
By reflecting on our childhood memories, we can momentarily escape the harsh realities of aging and appreciate the simpler times in our lives.
All that we want was to go outside with our friends
Being outside with our friends was the ultimate expression of freedom and joy for us as kids - it represented the epitome of happiness.
Do you remember fallin' in Love
One of the most formative experiences of our youth was falling in love for the first time, a time of exploration, excitement, and immense vulnerability.
And all that we wanted was eachother
As young people, having a strong connection and bond with another person was one of the most important things in life - it gave us a sense of belonging and purpose.
We don't wanna grow old
Even as we age, we still long to remain young and energetic - refusing to succumb to the limitations of getting older.
So we just remember when we were young
Through our memories of childhood, we can evoke a sense of joy and wonder that sustains us even as we grow older.
And all that we wanted all that we wanted i want it
We yearn for the simplicity and joy of our youth, and wish that we could spend more time pursuing the things that made us happiest as children.
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.