So Young
The Stone Roses
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In the misery dictionary Page after page after page In the misery dictionary Page after page Where there's life there's gotta be hope And where there's a will there's a way One man's in is another's out I gotta get out today Where there's life there's gotta be hope And where there's a will there's a way Amid divisions you're so low You know I gotta get out today In the misery dictionary Page after page after page In the misery dictionary Page after page And where there's a will there's a way
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Written by: LUIZ PHILIPPE MARTINS NEIVA, ANTONIO CARLOS SANTOS DE FREITAS, RODRIGO SHA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"So Young" by The Stone Roses was officially released on September 10, 1985.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Thin Line record label and was the first single by the band.
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B-sideThe B-side of the So Young single is the song "Tell Me."
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Original TitleThe song was originally titled "Misery Dictionary" before being renamed 'So Young.'
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "So Young" are darker than many other Stone Roses songs, addressing themes of alienation, rebellion and youthfulness.
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Music VideoUnlike many of their later songs, "So Young" does not have an official music video.
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Different StyleThis song had a raw punk style, which was different from the band's subsequent "baggy" or "Madchester" sound, characterized by a blend of alternative rock and dance music.
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Legal IssuesThe song's lyrics—particularly "we're so young and we're so rude"—are rumored to have been influenced by the band members' brushes with the law before they became famous.
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Limited Success"So Young" did not chart when it was first released, but it has since been acclaimed for its powerful and unique sound.
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Influence"So Young" is often cited as an early sign of the Stone Roses' potential, hinting at the creativity and talent that would make them one of the leading bands in the British indie music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Band MembersThe band members during the release of the song were Ian Brown (lead vocals), John Squire (lead guitar), Gary Mounfield (bass guitar), and Alan Wren (drums).
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AlbumEven though it was their first single, "So Young" was not included in their self-titled debut album released in 1989.
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Live PerformanceThe Stone Roses rarely performed "So Young" live in concert, but when they did, it was always well received by audiences.
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ReissuesDespite the initial limited success, the song has been reissued multiple times as a part of different compilation albums due to growing popularity and recognition of the band.
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OriginThe song was a product of the post-punk movement in the UK, a music era that The Stone Roses are often credited as leading exponents.
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