Youth Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Cut the engine, kill the headlights seven houses down
My chest was pounding so hard, I still almost hear the sound
We were deathcab making plans there on the dead-end street
I remember feeling so much, I could barely breathe
[Pre-Chorus]
We were perfect, we were magic
We were lightning when we had it
[Chorus]
I wish we bottled it up so we could feel it again
Now whеn I think about us, all I can see is the end
We didn’t know what it was, how could wе know what to do?
Why is young love, young love wasted on youth?
[Verse 2]
What if that summer never was? What if you and me
Lost it to someone else? What if we met at twenty-three?
Would we have made it last if we knew how bad heartbreak hurts?
What if the best we ever had happened to be the first?
[Chorus]
I wish we bottled it up so we could feel it again
Now when I think about us, all I can see is the end
We didn’t know what it was, how could we know what to do?
Why is young love, young love wasted on youth?
[Post-Chorus]
Wasted on youth
[Bridge]
I wanna believe that we were alive
We had the real thing, not just a dopamine high
[Chorus]
I wish we bottled it up so we could feel it again
Now when I think about us, all I can see is the end
We didn’t know what it was, how could we know what to do?
Why is young love, young love wasted on youth?
[Outro]
Woah, wasted on youth
Oh
Life Lessons from this Song:
This song, “Youth”, reflects on the bittersweet nature of young love—how intense and magical it feels in the moment, yet often fades with time and inexperience. Here are some key life lessons we can take from this song:
1. Cherish the Moment – The song captures the desire to “bottle up” feelings, reminding us to appreciate love and happiness while they last.
2. Love and Loss Shape Us – First love might not last forever, but it teaches us about emotions, relationships, and even heartbreak.
3. Youth Is Fleeting – The lyric “Why is young love wasted on youth?” reflects the idea that we often don’t realize the value of love and time until it’s gone.
4. Experience Brings Wisdom – Young love is intense but often lacks the understanding that comes with age. The song questions if love would have lasted if they were older and more experienced.
5. Heartbreak Is a Part of Growth – The pain of first love helps build emotional strength and prepares us for deeper relationships in the future.
Overall, the song is a nostalgic reflection on love, youth, and the lessons learned along the way.
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Audio Credits
Artist : Ryan Hurd
Album : Midwest Rock & Roll
Lyricist : Ryan Hurd, Aaron Eshuis
Music : Aaron Eshuis