6/11/2023 0 Comments Songs about boys growing upI kicked and screamed said Please, don’t go! It is written from the standpoint of Cobain as a little boy-a boy who doesn’t want to visit his grandparents and especially doesn’t want to stay at their house. What is also vitally important, is that this song is at least partially autobiographical, as it deals with Cobain’s youth. This song is of vital importance in the Nirvana catalogue, for as many may know, it is one of the few sets of lyrics that Kurt Cobain wrote that deal with clear subject matter. Live alone in a paradise that makes me think of two. It was there that he met the caretaker of the ranch, a one Louis Avila, and a conversation between the two sparked the lyrics of this now classic song : Old man look at my life I’m a lot like you were…Īs the story goes, Young bought a ranch in California at the age of twenty-four. The contrast between an older man and the younger man made for an iconic song when incorporated with Young’s lyrical delivery. I have always appreciated the strength displayed in Young’s song structures, and this tune is no different. In the latter verses, he is an older man, recounting his former lover and seemingly stating that they are still together, when he sings:Īlthough this classic by Neil Young occupies the number six spot in my list, it may be considered number one by many for tales of boys growing older. I have always appreciated the playful nature of the song, and how it propels the riffs forward by its raw energy. This hard-hitting classic from Queen’s 1978 album “Jazz”contains lyrics such as: Number seven is somewhat in the same vein as Bryan Adams’ Summer of 69, in that it deals with a coming-of-age type of scenario, albeit in an almost comical way. It is also apparent to me that the song describes the need to mentally construct and surround oneself with lies in order to avoid revealing painful emotions that all boys may feel at different points of their lives, this is something that I, and many other men have had to deal with. I tried to laugh about it hiding the tears in my eyes I tried to laugh about it cover it all up with lies This of course refers to the societal norm that withholding emotions as a male and even as a young boy is always normal, and to show too much sadness would be a sign of weakness. Consider these words that flow through the chorus: The cleverly crafted Pop song sports lyrics about a young boy’s romantic relationship gone bad, and the inherent need of the young male protagonist to hide his emotions and most importantly, his tears. Originally released in 1979, this song from The Cure was a substantial leap forward for the band. I think if you’re looking for some songs about becoming a man, this Bryan Adams track is for you. In dissecting the lyrics, it was easy for me as a listener to realize that this is a tale about the changes in a boy’s spirit, as well as his outlook on life as he grows older. I don’t know about you, but I always feel a rush of energy whenever I put this song on and hear that opening D chord. When the track opens with the rousing and iconic: I got my first real six-string… Of course, what made it the best time of Bryan Adams’ life was the combination of factors mentioned throughout the song, not just the naughty bits. In other words, it’s about losing one’s virginity during a particular summer of their youth. Our first entry may come with a bit of controversy, as the lyrics refer to a boy’s story about coming-of-age with his girlfriend. Let’s begin with a song by Bryan Adams, shall we? 10. Where Corn Don't Grow by Waylon Jennings/Travis Tritt
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