Youth Without Youth
Youth Without Youth

Metric - Youth Without Youth Lyrics

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Jun 12, 2012
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Youth Without Youth Lyrics

Hangman, we played rubber soul with a razor blade
Behind the church, hiding place,
It was a long joke 'til the punch line came.
Can you read my mind, read my mind
Follow along to the end of the song

Hangman, we played double dutch with a hand grenade
Behind the church, hiding place.
Apathetic to the devil's face.
Wear the sheriff's badge put your toys away
They let us go saying let us pray

Hangman, we played hide and seek on the fire escape
Through the smoke we saw the flame
It was a long wait 'til the firetruck came
On the count of three
Jump with me on the count of three
One two one two three go!

Hangman, we played blind man's bluff with the ninth brigade
Throw the brick through the windowpane,
Double dutch 'til they stop the game,
'Til the cops show up, hand cuff stunned
They let us go but we lost one

Hangman ,we played blind man's bluff 'til they stopped the game
Youth without youth, born without time,
Youth without youth, can you read my mind?

Writer(s): Emily Haines, James Shaw
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Youth Without Youth' by Metric?

    'Youth Without Youth' was written by Emily Haines and James Shaw, who are members of the Canadian indie rock band Metric.

  2. When was 'Youth Without Youth' released?

    'Youth Without Youth' was released on May 1, 2012, as the lead single from Metric's fifth studio album, Synthetica.

  3. What inspired the song 'Youth Without Youth'?

    The song was inspired by the spiraling student loan debt in America, which had reached $1 trillion at the time it was written. Emily Haines commented on how such debt impacts the ability of young people to thrive.

  4. How did the song 'Youth Without Youth' perform on the charts?

    'Youth Without Youth' debuted at number 1 on the Canadian alternative rock chart and stayed at that spot for a record 16 consecutive weeks.

  5. What are some notable lyrical phrases in 'Youth Without Youth'?

    The song features powerful imagery with phrases like 'double dutch with a hand grenade' and 'rubber soul with a razor blade,' describing a young life full of malaise and even criminality.

  6. What reviews did 'Youth Without Youth' receive from critics?

    The song received mixed to favorable reviews. Jon Dolan from Rolling Stone rated it 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as 'Glam sugar with a bitter core.' Jillian Mapes of Billboard praised Emily Haines' songwriting and powerful imagery.

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