When We Were Young

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About When We Were Young

"When We Were Young" is the second single by Australian dance band Sneaky Sound System, taken from their second studio album 2. It was released on 15 November 2008 on Whack Records as a CD single and digital download. The song was written by band members Angus McDonald (aka Black Angus) and Connie Mitchell.


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Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, I?m sorry
What you gonna do when you cross that line, cross that line, cross that line?
And what you gonna do when you run out of time, run out of time, run out of time?
What you gonna do when you cross that line, cross that line, cross that line?
?Sticky fingers?
And what you gonna do when you run out of time, run out of time, run out of time?
?Facts and figure ends?
Oh oh oh OH

All we had was good, just like it should
When we were young
We were just nineteen, oh such a scene
When we were young

Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, I?m sorry
What you gonna do when you cross that line, cross that line, cross that line?
?I told you to eat your dinner?
And what you gonna do when you run out of time, run out of time, run out of time?
?I?m in trouble with you?

All we had was good, just like it should
When we were young
And all you would be kings, you fearless things
Where are you now?

Don?t you throw it away, don?t you throw it away
Don?t you throw it away, away

All we had was good, just like it should
When we were young
We were just nineteen, oh such a scene
When we were young
And all you would be kings, you fearless things
Where are you now?

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Sneaky Sound System

Sneaky Sound System are an Australian dance music group formed in late 2001 by Black Angus (Angus McDonald) on guitar and MC Double D (Daimon Downey) on vocoder and vocals. They were joined in 2004 by Connie Mitchell (ex-Primary) on vocals; Downey left the band in September 2009. On 12 August 2006 they released their self-titled debut studio album, which peaked at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart in mid-November 2007 and was certified ×3 platinum by December 2011, denoting shipments of 210,000 copies. The group's breakthrough single, "I Love It", which was issued on 8 July 2006, peaked at No. 24 on the ARIA Singles Chart and spent 73 weeks in the Top 100 – this broke the record as the longest charting single previously held by The Living End's 1997 hit, "Second… more »

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Written by: ANGUS PETER MCDONALD, CONNIE THEMBI MITCHELL

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
Sneaky Sound System is an Australian electronic music group formed in Sydney in 2001. The group was originally formed by Black Angus (Angus McDonald) and MC Double D (Daimon Downey).
Song Specific
"When We Were Young" is a song from the second studio album titled "2" and it was released by Sneaky Sound System in 2008.
Album Success
The album "2" peaked at number 5 on the Australian Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Track Popularity
"When We Were Young" was one of the most popular tracks on the album and received significant radio play in Australia.
Music Style
The song is typically described as electro-pop, featuring a synthesizer-based beat and catchy vocal hooks.
Chart Performance
Although the song was well-liked, it did not make a significant impact on music charts compared to other Sneaky Sound System hits like "I Love It" and "Pictures".
Collaboration
Like many songs by Sneaky Sound System, "When We Were Young" was a collaborative effort between Angus McDonald and Daimon Downey.
Live Performances
The song was a staple in the band's live sets and has often been regarded as a fan favourite.
Music Video
The music video for "When We Were Young" features a nostalgic look at youth and adolescence, in keeping with the song's lyrics and theme.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of youth. They touch on themes of change, growth, and the passing of time.
Song Length
The song has a duration of approximately four minutes and thirty seconds.
Evergreen Appeal
Despite being released over a decade ago, "When We Were Young" continues to be popular on streaming platforms and at Sneaky Sound System's performances.

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