Youth
Khalid, Shawn Mendes
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Here I am, stuck on this couch Scrolling through my notes Heart was broken, still not growing, nah Waking up to headlines Filled with devastation again My heart is broken But I keep going Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate No, I won't let it change me Never losing sight of the one I keep inside Now, I know it Yeah, I know it You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away It's hard to sleep at night Knowing what's outside Feeling hopeless I need focus You hit me with words I never heard Come out your mouth To be honest I don't want it, no Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate No, I won't let it change me You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate No, I won't let it change me Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate No, I won't let it change me You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away (youth away) You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away This soul of mine will never break As long as I wake up today You can't take my youth away You can't take my youth away
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Written by: Geoffrey Elliott Warburton, Khalid Robinson, Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger, Nolan Joseph Lambroza
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Release & ChartingThe song "Youth" was released on May 3, 2018, as the third single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album.
- It peaked at number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- In Canada, Mendes' home country, the song reached number 27 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Collaboration & Artistic ExpressionThis song represents the first collaboration between Khalid and Shawn Mendes.
- The song "Youth" is a reaction to the various acts of violence happening across the world, most notably gun violence in schools.
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Lyrics & SignificanceThis song attempts to convey a powerful message with the lyrics, "You can't take my youth away". The lyrics were influenced by the aftermath of the terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.
- Unlike most pop songs, "Youth" doesn't center around romantic love but focuses on a theme of resilience and unity in the face of hardship.
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Accolades & RecognitionIn December 2018, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 100 beats per minute.
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Social ImpactMendes and Khalid performed "Youth" at the Billboard Music Awards in 2018 joined by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Show Choir as a tribute to victims and survivors of school shootings.
- The song has since then been adopted as an anthem of resilience by many youth movements and campaigns worldwide.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released on November 5, 2018, is a seven-minute short film that features young changemakers making a difference in their communities, further emphasizing the song's message of youth empowerment.
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Remix VersionA remix featuring Jessie Reyez was released on November 26, 2018.
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