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Edit Lyrics Everybody loves the things you do,From the way you talk, to the way you moveEverybody here is watching you'Cause you feel like home, you're like a dream come trueBut if by chance you're here aloneCan I have a moment before I go?'Cause I've been by myself all night longHoping you're someone I used to knowYou look like a movie, you sound like a songMy God, this reminds me of when we were youngLet me photograph you in this light in case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were before we realizedWe were sad of getting old, it made us restlessIt was just like a movie, it was just like a songI was so scared to face my fears'Cause nobody told me that you'd be hereAnd I swear you'd moved overseasThat's what you said when you left meYou still look like a movie, you still sound like a songMy God, this reminds me of when we were youngLet me photograph you in this light in case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were before we realizedWe were sad of getting old, it made us restlessIt was just like a movie, it was just like a songWhen we were youngWhen we were youngWhen we were youngWhen we were youngIt's hard to admit that everything just takes me backTo when you were there, to when you were thereAnd a part of me keeps holding on, just in case it hasn't goneGuess I still care, do you still care?It was just like a movie, it was just like a songMy God, this reminds me of when we were youngWhen we were young, When we were youngWhen we were youngWhen we were youngLet me photograph you in this light in case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were before we realizedWe were sad of getting old, it made us restlessOh, I'm so mad I'm getting old, it makes me reckless It was just like a movie, it was just like a song when we were young New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Submitted by aj96 On Nov 17, 2015 More Adele Someone Like You Chasing Pavements Rolling in the Deep Set Fire to the Rain Hello Everybody loves the things you do, From the way you talk, to the way you move Everybody here is watching you 'Cause you feel like home, you're like a dream come true But if by chance you're here alone Can I have a moment before I go? 'Cause I've been by myself all night long Hoping you're someone I used to know You look like a movie, you sound like a song My God, this reminds me of when we were young Let me photograph you in this light in case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were before we realized We were sad of getting old, it made us restless It was just like a movie, it was just like a song I was so scared to face my fears 'Cause nobody told me that you'd be here And I swear you'd moved overseas That's what you said when you left me You still look like a movie, you still sound like a song My God, this reminds me of when we were young Let me photograph you in this light in case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were before we realized We were sad of getting old, it made us restless It was just like a movie, it was just like a song When we were young When we were young When we were young When we were young It's hard to admit that everything just takes me back To when you were there, to when you were there And a part of me keeps holding on, just in case it hasn't gone Guess I still care, do you still care? It was just like a movie, it was just like a song My God, this reminds me of when we were young When we were young, When we were young When we were young When we were young Let me photograph you in this light in case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were before we realized We were sad of getting old, it made us restless Oh, I'm so mad I'm getting old, it makes me reckless It was just like a movie, it was just like a song when we were young Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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View Profile Dismiss by GoddessofLove 10y ago

This song is 100% about a guy whom Adele loved, but who left her suddenly leaving her heartbroken. Adele sees him one night and is instantly filled with nostalgic memories of their past love when they were much younger, and she hopes that by speaking to him again, it'll be just like old times.

However, the idea of speaking to him also scares her because it wasn't something she had prepared to do; no one told her he'd be there that night and she thought he had been long gone, since he told her he'd be moving far away when he left her; now that they're both together in the same room again, she feels as if she can no longer hide and has to face the dragon.

She knows that this may be the last time they ever see each other again while they're young because as more and more time goes on, they're both aging and it angers her. All she wants is to be young--to be young with him, and have what they used to have when they were young.

My Interpretation This song is 100% about a guy whom Adele loved, but who left her suddenly leaving her heartbroken. Adele sees him one night and is instantly filled with nostalgic memories of their past love when they were much younger, and she hopes that by speaking to him again, it'll be just like old times. However, the idea of speaking to him also scares her because it wasn't something she had prepared to do; no one told her he'd be there that night and she thought he had been long gone, since he told her he'd be moving far away when he left her; now that they're both together in the same room again, she feels as if she can no longer hide and has to face the dragon. She knows that this may be the last time they ever see each other again while they're young because as more and more time goes on, they're both aging and it angers her. All she wants is to be young--to be young with him, and have what they used to have when they were young. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +9 Users: Reply · 0 Share by oofus 10y ago

In an interview with SiriusXM Music, Adele explains that the song is set at a party. Everyone there knew each other when they were younger, and now they’re all over fifty. Everyone one that you've ever loved, everyone you've never loved and how you can't find time to keep up as life goes on. They’ve been placed in this party where they get to congregate and catch up and meet again after many years and none of the other stuff matters and you feel like you're 15 again.

https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmmusic/adele-town-hall-on-writting-when-we-were-young

Song Meaning In an interview with SiriusXM Music, Adele explains that the song is set at a party. Everyone there knew each other when they were younger, and now they’re all over fifty. Everyone one that you've ever loved, everyone you've never loved and how you can't find time to keep up as life goes on. They’ve been placed in this party where they get to congregate and catch up and meet again after many years and none of the other stuff matters and you feel like you're 15 again. https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmmusic/adele-town-hall-on-writting-when-we-were-young Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +3 Users: Reply · 0 Share by stevenrmc 10y ago

I can imagine myself in 10 or 15 years looking back at my last relationship that ended 6 months ago and thinking about the beginnings of the love while this song plays in the background.

When We Were Young is about the glory days of a relationship. Not necessarily a romantic one, though. When you're young, everything is easy and so care free. You can be reckless and yearn for more. In this situation, the restlessness that people feel when they are getting older and develop more and more responsibility is what has torn this relationship apart. "Oh I'm so mad I'm getting old, it makes me reckless" is a perfect example of this. She hates that she is getting older so she begins to be reckless--in this situation she is reckless with her lover or the other half of whatever relationship she is referring to.

In my opinion, WWWY is one of the best songs she has ever come out with. It is perfection.

I can imagine myself in 10 or 15 years looking back at my last relationship that ended 6 months ago and thinking about the beginnings of the love while this song plays in the background. When We Were Young is about the glory days of a relationship. Not necessarily a romantic one, though. When you're young, everything is easy and so care free. You can be reckless and yearn for more. In this situation, the restlessness that people feel when they are getting older and develop more and more responsibility is what has torn this relationship apart. "Oh I'm so mad I'm getting old, it makes me reckless" is a perfect example of this. She hates that she is getting older so she begins to be reckless--in this situation she is reckless with her lover or the other half of whatever relationship she is referring to. In my opinion, WWWY is one of the best songs she has ever come out with. It is perfection. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by richvanc 3y ago

@stevenrmc I agree, and it is a very memorable song.

@stevenrmc I agree, and it is a very memorable song.

@[stevenrmc:44987] I agree, and it is a very memorable song. Reason: Edit Cancel by seeing 10y ago

I thought it was about nostalgia or an adult looking back on their childhood after seeing a former lover at a party (See the title of the song).

My Interpretation I thought it was about nostalgia or an adult looking back on their childhood after seeing a former lover at a party (See the title of the song). Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Yome 10y ago

You will find the best meaning of this song here. Adele When we were young http://www.skywardmagazine.com/2016/02/adele-when-we-were-young-song-meaning.html

You will find the best meaning of this song here. Adele When we were young http://www.skywardmagazine.com/2016/02/adele-when-we-were-young-song-meaning.html Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 1 Share by angelrenegade 9y ago

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Someone already says: "Life is a journey not a destination..."

Anyway, life goes on, but some people still stand: "...and a part of me keeps holding on just in case it hasn't gone I guess I still care Do you still care?

And I guess that... "we were sad of getting old It made us restless Oh, I'm so mad I'm Getting old..."

Does anybody like to grow older?

Keep me out of this...

Life is short no waste your time!!!

Someone already says: "Life is a journey not a destination..." Anyway, life goes on, but some people still stand: "...and a part of me keeps holding on just in case it hasn't gone I guess I still care Do you still care? And I guess that... "we were sad of getting old It made us restless Oh, I'm so mad I'm Getting old..." Does anybody like to grow older? Keep me out of this... Life is short no waste your time!!! Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Mets 10y ago

IMO, this song is about the reminiscence of the past upon seeing old flame or old friends. It's a great song. Adele sang it with a strong emotion. I'm sure many could share the empathy of the song.

IMO, this song is about the reminiscence of the past upon seeing old flame or old friends. It's a great song. Adele sang it with a strong emotion. I'm sure many could share the empathy of the song. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 -1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by somewhatbohemian 10y ago

A beautiful graduation song!

A beautiful graduation song! Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 -4 Users: Reply · 1 Share by TheWhisper 9y ago

@somewhatbohemian no u

@somewhatbohemian no u

@[somewhatbohemian:18762] no u Reason: Edit Cancel 1

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