Disparate Youth
Santigold
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Don't look ahead, there's stormy weather Another roadblock in our way But if we go, we go together Our hands are tied here if we stay Oh, we set our dreams to carry us In the middle where we were one Now we push right past to find out Or either win what they have lost Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah Our lives worth fighting for Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah Our lives worth fighting for So let them say we won't do better Lay out the rules that we can't break They wanna sit and watch you wiggler Their legacy's too hard to take Oh, we set our dreams to carry us In the middle where we were one Now we push right past to find out Or either win what they have lost Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah Our lives worth fighting for Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah Our lives worth fighting for In their heads and in their beds In their eyes it shows When the freedom breaks And you ask and they don't know Oh tell me then I turn my back while the odds all stand beneath me And they all said I was mislead But the odds now standing with me Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah, our lives worth fighting for Oh, we set our dreams to carry us In the middle where we were one Now we push right past to find out Or either win what they have lost Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah Our lives worth fighting for Oh ah, oh ah We know now we won't go Oh ah, oh ah Our lives worth fighting for
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Written by: Nicholas Zinner, Ricardo Johnson, Santi White
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Disparate Youth" is a single by American artist Santigold. This song was released as the lead single from her second studio album, "Master of My Make-Believe" on February 21, 2012.
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Production InformationThe track was written by Santigold, Ricky Blaze, and David Sitek. The production was handled by Santigold and Sitek.
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Genre and Style"Disparate Youth" is a pop, rock, reggae fusion and new wave track. The song showcases a departure from the synth-pop and new wave styles of Santigold's debut album.
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Song LyricsThe song lyrics talk about the challenges of young people in today's society and urge them to break free from norms, stand firm for what they believe in, and create their own paths.
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Chart Performance"Disparate Youth" was a chart success, peaking at number 33 in Belgium, number 27 in Japan, and number 7 in U.S Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Disparate Youth" was released on March 1, 2012, and it shows Santigold on a mystical journey in a boat, through treacherous waters to an island where she encounters unusual occurrences.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received a generally positive response from music critics. Many of them praised Santigold's unique production techniques and marriage of various musical styles.
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Performance"Disparate Youth" is known to be a crowd-favorite during Santigold's live performances.
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Commercial UseThe song was used in the advertising campaign for the 2013 Honda Civic, and it was also featured in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries."
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Spotify Stream CountAs of November 2021, "Disparate Youth" has over 67 million streams on Spotify.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough the song didn't win any awards, the album "Master of My Make-Believe," which includes "Disparate Youth," won the award for Best Album Art at the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards.
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Cultural Influence"Disparate Youth" has become an anthem for countless fans, considering its empowering and inspiring message for the young generation.
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