Wasting My Young Years
London Grammar
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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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Written by: Daniel Harry Joseph Rothman, Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, Hannah Felicity May Reid
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Debut AlbumThe track is from the band's debut studio album, "If You Wait," which was released in 2013.
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Chart Achievement"Wasting My Young Years" achieved significant success, reaching No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critic ReviewsThe song gained acclaim from music critics for its evocative lyrics and Reid's powerful, emotive vocals.
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Emotional ContentThe lyrics discuss the theme of unrequited love and the fear of wasting the best years of one's youth.
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Musical StyleThe song demonstrates the band's signature style, which combines elements of indie-pop, dream pop, and electronic music.
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Video ConceptThe 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.
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Award NominationThe music video also earned a nomination for the UK Music Video Awards in the Best Alternative Video category.
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Inspirational SourceIn various interviews, the band has cited their relationships and personal experiences as sources of inspiration for songs like "Wasting My Young Years".
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Public ResponseThe song has resonated with younger audiences, becoming a symbolic anthem for a generation grappling with the pressures and expectations of growing up.
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Influential Forte"Wasting My Young Years" was instrumental in establishing London Grammar's place in the music scene and influencing their future musical direction.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have performed cover versions of "Wasting My Young Years", demonstrating the song's influence and popularity.
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Piano FeatureThe piano, played by band member Dot Major, is a noticeable feature in the song, complementing Hannah Reid's captivating vocals.
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