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When You're Young
6,671
Rock
When You're Young was released on November 16, 1979 by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) as a part of the album Setting Sons (Super Deluxe Edition)
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Release DateNovember 16, 1979
LabelUMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM173

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Jam
The Jam
Performer
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Vocals
Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton
Bass Guitar
Rick Buckler
Rick Buckler
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Jam
The Jam
Producer
Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Life is timeless, days are long when you're young
You used to fall in love with everyone
Any guitar and any bass drum
Life is a drink and you get drunk when you're young
Life is new and there's things to be done
You can't wait to be grown up
Acceptance into the capital world
You pull out some weed, then you pull on someone when you're young
[Verse 2]
But you find out life isn't like that
It's so hard to comprehend
Why you set up your dreams to have them smashed in the end
[Verse 3]
But you don't mind, you've got time on your side
And they're never gonna make you stand in line
You're just waiting for the right time
[Verse 4]
You're fearless and brave, you can't be stopped when you're young
You swear you're never, ever gonna work for someone
No corporations for the new age sons
Tears of rage roll down your face, but still, you say, "It's fun"
[Verse 5]
And you find out life isn't like that
It's so hard to understand
Why the world is your oyster, but your future's a clam
[Verse 6]
It's got you in its grip before you're born
It's done with the use of a dice and a board
They let you think you're king, but you're really a pawn
[Verse 7]
You're fearless and brave, you can't be stopped when you're young
You used to fall in love with everyone
Any guitar and any bass drum
Written by: Paul Weller
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