Only the Young
Brandon Flowers
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Look back in silence The cradle of your whole life There in the distance Losing its greatest pride Nothing is easy, nothing is sacred, why? Where did the bow break? It happened before your time And there were people there Lovely as you'd ever care Tonight, baby, you can start again Laughing in the open air Have yourself another dream Tonight, maybe we can start again Only the young can break away, break away Lost when the wind blows, on your own Only the young can break away, break away Lost when the wind blows, on your own Mother, it's cold here Father, thy will be done Thunder and lightning are crashing down They got me on the run Direct me to the sun Redemption, keep my covers clean tonight Baby, we can start again Only the young can break away, break away Lost when the wind blows, on your own Only the young can break away, break away Lost when the wind blows, on your own And the sun will shine again And the sun will shine again Are you looking for a sign? Or are you caught up in the lie? Only the young can break away, break away Lost when the wind blows, on your own Only the young can break away, break away Lost when the wind blows, on your own Only the young can Lost when the wind blows Only the young can Lost when the wind blows
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Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Only the Young" by Brandon Flowers was released as part of his debut solo album in 2010, named "Flamingo."
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Chart PerformanceThe song made quite an impact on charts across the world. It peaked at number 74 in the UK Singles Chart and reached the top spot on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart in the United States.
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Award Nominations"Only the Young" received two nominations at the 2011 Q Awards, for 'Best Track' and 'Best Video.'
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Music VideoThe music video of "Only the Young" was directed by Sophie Muller, a prominent English director, who has worked with numerous artists like Shakira and Beyonce.
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Song WritingIt was written partly as a response to the 2008 economic crisis. Flowers expresses a sense of hope and optimism throughout its lyrics.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Flowers' typical synth-pop style, which features synthesizer-driven melodies and anthemic choruses.
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InspirationThe song drew stylistic inspiration from Flowers' primary band, The Killers, while also pulling from the music of the '80s, particularly the new wave and heartland rock genres.
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Killing MachineThe track also includes a line that references Flowers' song "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" by The Killers, where he sings, "Believe me, she's a wronging but she could string along/She's just a 'killing machine.'"
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Critic ReceptionGenerally, music critics and fans received "Only the Young" positively, praising Brandon's voice, the anthemic nature of the song, and the uplifting message it conveys.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a solo single, Brandon Flowers often included "Only the Young" in set-lists for live performances with his band The Killers.
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Religious UndertonesThe song is also noted for having religious undertones, which is common in Flowers' songs due to his Mormon faith.
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Release HistoryIn some countries, including the UK, "Only the Young" was released as the lead single from "Flamingo," giving it a high exposure and a boost in the charts.
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Album Contribution"Only the Young" played a crucial role in helping Flowers' album "Flamingo" debut at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
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