When You're Young

3 Doors Down

About When You're Young

"When You're Young" is the first single from 3 Doors Down's fifth studio album, Time of My Life. The single was released to iTunes on February 1, 2011. It is now their 10th top 10 single on the mainstream rock chart. On the April 15th episode of WWE SmackDown, the song is featured in a farewell tribute to Edge that aired on the night he surrendered the World Heavyweight Championship for the last time after he announced on WWE Raw that he is forced to retire due to being diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis stemming from his 2003 neck injury. The song was also included as a downloadable track for the video game Rock Band 3 as part of the 3 Doors Down track pack. 


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2011
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So far away from knowing where I am going
I am trying hard to find out who I am
They all see that I don't know what I am doing
I say they don't hardly understand

Why can't they remember
What I'll never forget
How these dreams can come undone
When you're young

You give what you give cause they make you
Trapped inside a place that won't take you
They want you to be what they make you
It's already over and done
When you're young

Everything seems perfect
Everything's okay
It will all get better now
At least that's what they say
But I don't see it coming

You give what you give cause they make you
Trapped inside a place that won't take you
They want you to be what they make you
It's already over and done

When you're young, things never seem wronger
They say it's better this way
I hope one day I am stronger than I feel
And I hope that it feels different than today

You give what you give cause they make you
Trapped inside a place that won't take you
They want you to be what they make you
It's already over and done
It's already over and done
It's already over and done
When you're young

Why can't they remember
What I'll never forget
How these dreams can come undone
When you're young

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3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi formed in 1996. The band originally consisted of Brad Arnold (vocals/drums), Todd Harrell (bass) and Matt Roberts (guitar). They took in Chris Henderson in the very early days of The Better Life's creation and released the album as a 4 piece band. Richard Liles played drums for the band during their touring stint on that record. From 2002 - 2005 The band hired Daniel Adair as a "touring" drummer and took off to play nearly 1000 shows as this formation all across the world in support of their hugely successful 'Away From The Sun' album. In 2005, when Daniel Adair was hired full-time by Nickelback, 3 Doors Down took on Greg Upchurch (Puddle Of Mudd) to play drums full-time. In 2012; the band rele… more »

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Written by: Brad Arnold, Christopher Henderson, Marti Fredriksen, Matthew Roberts

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Origin
"When You're Young" is a single from the fifth studio album "Time of My Life" by the American rock band, 3 Doors Down.
Release Date
"When You're Young" was officially released to radio on January 10, 2011.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, number 53 on the Hot 100 and number 22 on the Pop Songs.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by the band members Brad Arnold, Chris Henderson, and Matt Roberts, along with Marti Frederiksen and Kevin Rudolf.
Music Video
The music video for "When You're Young" was released on Vevo on March 23, 2011.
Genre
The song is generally categorized under alternative rock.
Theme
The song talks about the hardships and disillusionment of growing up in the modern world. It presents life as challenging during the phase of adolescent growth into adulthood.
Reception
Despite its upbeat sound, the song has been praised for its poignant lyrics and emotionally resonant message about the difficulties of youth.
Performances
The song has been a staple in their live performances and is often received with great enthusiasm by fans.
Duration
The song has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
Record Label
"When You're Young" is produced under the record label, Universal Republic Records.
Album Success
The album "Time of My Life", where the song is featured, was a commercial success, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold in the United States.
Influence
The song has been noted for its anthemic quality, influencing many other alternative rock bands.
Interviews
In various interviews, the band members have expressed that the song attempts to capture the disillusionment and struggles that young people face while transitioning to adulthood.
Song Structure
The song showcases a strong bridge and a powerful chorus, highlighting the band's strength in creating catchy but emotional rock anthems.

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