When We Were Younger
You Me At Six · Sinners Never Sleep [2011]
When I was younger I always thought
I could be someone if i tried enough
When I was younger my father said
Wear a smile and show respect
When I was younger you never said
When I was older I'd feel helpless
When I was younger you shone the light
Now that I'm older it doesn't shine bright
When I was younger you always said
That as I got older you'd always be there
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
When I was younger I used to care
About everything that my father said
When I was younger you even told me
To show evil the upmost respect
When I was younger I never thought
That when I was older I'd see you give up
Now that I'm older I'll carry the torch
Just promise you'll stand and you'll be strong
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
When I was younger I never thought
When I was younger I never thought
That when I was older I'd fight your wars
That when I was older I'd fight your wars
I'll do it for you
I'll do it for you
I'll do it for you
I'll do it for
When I was younger I only dreamed
That when I got older, you'd be proud of me
When I was younger I promised you both
That when I was older, you'd be proud of me
I could be someone if i tried enough
When I was younger my father said
Wear a smile and show respect
When I was younger you never said
When I was older I'd feel helpless
When I was younger you shone the light
Now that I'm older it doesn't shine bright
When I was younger you always said
That as I got older you'd always be there
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
When I was younger I used to care
About everything that my father said
When I was younger you even told me
To show evil the upmost respect
When I was younger I never thought
That when I was older I'd see you give up
Now that I'm older I'll carry the torch
Just promise you'll stand and you'll be strong
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
I'm singing
When I was younger I never thought
When I was younger I never thought
That when I was older I'd fight your wars
That when I was older I'd fight your wars
I'll do it for you
I'll do it for you
I'll do it for you
I'll do it for
When I was younger I only dreamed
That when I got older, you'd be proud of me
When I was younger I promised you both
That when I was older, you'd be proud of me
When We Were Younger
Released on the 2011 album Sinners Never Sleep, 'When We Were Younger' stands as a defining track for You Me At Six, blending post-punk energy with melodic sensibilities. The song captures the band's signature sound, characterized by driving rhythms and emotive vocals that explore themes of nostalgia and youthful recklessness. It serves as a pivotal moment in their discography, showcasing their ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonate within the broader post-punk revival movement. The recording exemplifies the raw, energetic approach that defined their early work, cementing their reputation as a significant force in the genre.