Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indie-pop
Song Meaning of “Young Blood” by Cemeteries
“Young Blood” by Cemeteries speaks of an inner struggle between youthful optimism and dark realities. The lyrics speak to the power of resilience in times when all seems bleak and hopeless. They express the difficulty of continuing to fight in the face of adversity, but also of choosing to stay hopeful, no matter the odds. The protagonist speaks of a desire to remain naive and untarnished, despite bouts of depression and loneliness. Though they know the darkness can seep in, they choose to remain determined and brave. Refusing to become jaded or apathetic, they look to the future with optimism. The chorus lays it out: “I can’t negate the hollow in my soul/I won’t give in to a product of control/Let me rise outside the mould/And keep my young blood.” It is the invitation to remain brave and wild, fueled by the energy of youth. Young Blood may start off on the verge of despair, but ends with a steadfast invitation to remain full of life and hopeful.