Wasting My Young Years

London Grammar

About Wasting My Young Years

"Wasting My Young Years" is a song by English trip hop trio London Grammar. The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2013. The song peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.


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2014
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You crossed this line
Do you find it hard to say it with me tonight?
I've walked these miles but I've walked 'em straight lined
You'll never know what was like to be
Fine

I'm wasting my young years
It doesn't matter if
I'm chasing old ideas
It doesn't matter if

Baby
We are
We are
Maybe I'm wasting my young years
Baby
Oh we are
We are
Maybe I'm wasting my young years

Don't you know that it's only fear
I wouldn't worry, you have all your life
I've heard it takes some time to get it right

I'm wasting my young years
It doesn't matter if
I'm chasing old ideas
It doesn't matter if

Baby
We are
We are
Baby I'm wasting my young years
Baby
We are
We are
Baby I'm wasting my young years

I don't know what you want
Don't leave me hanging on
Don't know what you want
Don't leave me hanging on

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London Grammar

London Grammar are an English indie pop band from Nottingham, formed in 2009. The band consists of Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dominic 'Dot' Major. Their debut extended play, Metal & Dust, was released in February 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings, while their debut album, If You Wait, was released in September 2013. The album reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The band's second studio album, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing, was released in June 2017, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart. more »

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Written by: Daniel Harry Joseph Rothman, Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, Hannah Felicity May Reid

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Wasting My Young Years" is a song by the British indie-pop band, "London Grammar". The band is composed of Hannah Reid, Dot Major, and Dan Rothman, who met while studying at the University of Nottingham.
Debut Album
The track is from the band's debut studio album, "If You Wait," which was released in 2013.
Chart Achievement
"Wasting My Young Years" achieved significant success, reaching No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
Critic Reviews
The song gained acclaim from music critics for its evocative lyrics and Reid's powerful, emotive vocals.
Emotional Content
The lyrics discuss the theme of unrequited love and the fear of wasting the best years of one's youth.
Musical Style
The song demonstrates the band's signature style, which combines elements of indie-pop, dream pop, and electronic music.
Video Concept
The music video for "Wasting My Young Years" features a distinctive art installation of suspended human figures, adding a unique visual to the song's emotional and mournful tone.
Award Nomination
The music video also earned a nomination for the UK Music Video Awards in the Best Alternative Video category.
Inspirational Source
In various interviews, the band has cited their relationships and personal experiences as sources of inspiration for songs like "Wasting My Young Years".
Public Response
The song has resonated with younger audiences, becoming a symbolic anthem for a generation grappling with the pressures and expectations of growing up.
Influential Forte
"Wasting My Young Years" was instrumental in establishing London Grammar's place in the music scene and influencing their future musical direction.
Cover Versions
Several artists have performed cover versions of "Wasting My Young Years", demonstrating the song's influence and popularity.
Piano Feature
The piano, played by band member Dot Major, is a noticeable feature in the song, complementing Hannah Reid's captivating vocals.

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