Pink Youth
Yuna, Little Simz
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Oh, a little more lipstick, baby, yeah A little more knowledge, baby, yeah Now give it to me, oh They don't know what's going on in my mind They just don't want me to drive late at night, yeah They don't know what it means to be a girl What it means to be on enemy shores They ain't ready for this pink youth We come up to fight Like diamonds shining in the sky Girls like you and I Girls like you and I Ooh, if ya feeling it, get down You shouldn't be worrying 'bout who to impress now Everything's a headache, and it's leaving you stressed out You're real low, feeling like your life is a mess now I'm probably the reason you ain't living for yourself We found love in a place that don't sell it with no help Give me space, no credit, I don't need it Life goes and oh, well my soul reflects gold Don't try to let go I give it easy to you, living intense flow This is real shit, ain't nothing to mess with I'm just tryna give you something here to connect with And that's my duty, this is not to suit me Every day's a scene and my life's a movie I came to be the best version of me So everybody could see who I am, really and truly It's, oh Don't worry if I'm losing my sleep, yeah Awake and I don't wanna miss a thing, yeah, oh They don't know what it means to be a girl To live in a dangerous world They ain't ready for this pink youth We come up to fight Like diamonds shining in the sky Girls like you and I Don't you know that you and I can take it higher You know that they ain't ready Know that they ain't ready for us Yeah, oh And if you're gonna say I'm going nowhere (oh) Just gimme a second and I'll find my way to make sure I get there (oh, oh yeah) 'Cause I'm not playing safe And I don't think you have a clue (ooh) What I can do, yeah, yeah, oh Hey, a little more lipstick, baby, yeah A little more knowledge, baby, oh Now give it to me They ain't ready for this pink youth We come up to fight Like diamonds shining in the sky Girls like you and I
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Written by: Chloe C. Angelides, Jason Kevin Pounds, Joel Alexander Van Dijk, Robin Hannibal Moelsted Braun, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, Yunalis Zaraai
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Artist Information"Pink Youth" is a song by Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna Zarai, who is usually known mononymously as Yuna.
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CollaborationThe song features British recording artist Little Simz.
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Album Details"Pink Youth" is a track on her fourth international studio album, "Rouge," which was released in 2019.
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Genre"Pink Youth" falls under the genre of electronic music with a mix of soul.
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Notable AchievementThe music video for "Pink Youth" won ‘Best Music Video’ at the 2019 Anugerah Industri Muzik, which is a major music award ceremony in Malaysia.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics for "Pink Youth" are about female empowerment and how girls can take on the world, making it an anthem for feminists.
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Music Video ConceptThe music video for "Pink Youth" is set in a dystopian future where the world is at the brink of destruction. Yet, the young women found a way to bring life back to earth with the power of their youthful spirit.
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Directed ByAdam Sinclair, a renowned Malaysian director, who also happens to be Yuna’s husband, directed the music video for "Pink Youth."
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Song LengthThe track is 3 minutes and 46 seconds long.
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Global RecognitionThe song has been praised globally and has received substantial airplay in Yuna's home country of Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Song ReleasesIt was released as the third single from the album on 7th June 2019.
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Record Label"Pink Youth" was released under Verve Forecast Records.
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Empowerment SymbolismThe color pink in the title "Pink Youth" symbolizes youthfulness, fun, excitement, and the power of women as it is often associated with femininity.
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Animator ContributionThe vibrant animation in the music video was done by Estudio Dust, an Argentinian company known for their creative vision.
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Album PerformancesDespite being an album track, "Pink Youth" is frequently performed live by Yuna during her concerts and has become a fan favorite.
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