Young
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Open so wide we walk in the dark
Trying so hard to keep what we're losing
Using our feet to show them the movements
And they wake up, and they go out
Head in a cloud
Just like they're grow to be as we are
And still only speak with wording of caution
Sow and we reap what we're putting forward
And they wake up, and they go out
Head in a cloud
We can look down, see what we were
Shaking our fingers and using our words
We're all awake; we don't go out
Head in a cloud
Rush goes to the head it's all perception
I know, even so we all need time to grow
The lyrics of the song 'Young' by The Paper Kites reflect on the idea of growing older and reminiscing on the days of one's youth. The song describes how as we age, we strive to hold onto the things we are losing and try to keep up with the changing world around us. The opening lines, "We only wake 'cause our eyes are open, Open so wide we walk in the dark" suggest that we are blindly following the paths of this world, but we still make a conscious effort to wake up and live our lives. The phrases "Using our feet to show them the movements," signifies that we are trying to keep up with the ongoing changes, but we are not entirely certain in which direction to move.
Further, the song acknowledges that as we age, we become wiser and more cautious, realizing that we have experienced the same journey as today's youth, and they will be in our shoes sooner or later. However, still basking in the memories of youthful times, we seek to direct, mentor and teach them, hoping they will make the right choices. The line, "We were like them before we were older, Just like they're grown to be as we are" serves to emphasize this point. We try cautioning and showing them, yet they end up making the same mistakes we made. Finally, the lyrics "Rush goes to the head it's all perception, I know, even so we all need time to grow," imply that personal growth is subjective, and each individual requires time and different circumstances to mature.
Line by Line Meaning
We only wake 'cause our eyes are open
We wake up because our eyes are open to the world around us
Open so wide we walk in the dark
Our eyes are open so wide that we can see even in the darkness
Trying so hard to keep what we're losing
We struggle to hold on to things that are slipping away from us
Using our feet to show them the movements
We use our actions to demonstrate what we're trying to say
And they wake up, and they go out
Others wake up and start their day
Head in a cloud
Not fully aware of what's happening around them
We were like them before we were older
We used to be like them when we were younger
Just like they're grow to be as we are
They will grow up to be like us
And still only speak with wording of caution
We still speak cautiously despite growing older
Sow and we reap what we're putting forward
Our actions will have consequences
We can look down, see what we were
We can reflect on our past
Shaking our fingers and using our words
We try to teach others using words and gestures
We're all awake; we don't go out
We are awake and aware but choose not to participate
Head in a cloud
Lost in thought
Rush goes to the head it's all perception
The feeling of being rushed affects how we perceive things
I know, even so we all need time to grow
We need time to develop and mature despite our knowledge and experiences
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: SAMUEL BENTLEY
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Devin Haas
Imagine if we did a music video like this and somehow got a picture of everyone in the world and we all try desparately to pause it and see our friends and family's faces. I feel like that'd be so cool. You could even go from youngest to oldest and show the whole world slowly aging through every person. Lol. Obviously couldn't happen but just imagine. 💗
jack_
At 24 fps, the video would be almost 10 years long.
Angsty Intellectual
@jack_ you could have a video for each continent?
Chayra
Please someone award this band something for the effort they put into this video!
Tina
You mean the editors xD
MidnightMadnessBand
Hey guys we love paper kites and hope you all are doing great. Our first track "Inner dimensions" is out and I hope you guys like it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v20kKBgK8Hg
Mariana Vieira
eu adoro essa música <3
Punydoctor
Such a beautiful song that has an amazing music video that must have taken forever to edit! The Paper Kites are my favourite band!
eternae24
This is pure gold. Like every other song from The Paper Kites that I just listened to. I don't understand how I am just discovering this band. Love the vibe and the authenticity of every song! <3
Nillow
Not only is the music beautiful and the video as a whole is *beautiful*, but does anyone else think that these people are beautiful in their own way? Maybe it’s something about the number of people there are here, contributing towards a common project. Makes me imagine they share an interest in the paper kites. These people could be any one of us watching. I don’t know. It’s hard to put into words, but I think this is a very calm form of art, and calm just washes over me while I watch and listen :)