We used to promise
It wouldn't end like this
Fallen into stories of when we were kids
We talk 'bout our fathers, how they drank too much
We thought our parents' problems
Will never come for us
And I don't nostalgic
I don't get sad
I try to stay grateful for where I'm at
The memories come, but they always pass
Yeah, I won't look back
(What youth?) Used to be, wish that we were living in the '70s
(What youth?) These days can't afford to dream
What youth? Is there left in me?
(What youth?) Happy had to trade
Never had the chance to even act out rage
(What youth?) Is back at their parent's place
They left us their debts to pay
Now I'm sleeping so badly
And waking up too late
The bunk bed we donated, but the posters never changed
It's easy to keep dreaming
When you're too young to succeed
Life ain't free (oh, no)
(What youth?) Used to be, wish that we were living in the '70s
(What youth?) These days can't afford to dream
What youth? Is there left in me?
(What youth?) Happy had to trade
Never had the chance to even act out rage
(What youth?) Is back at their parent's place
They left us their debts to pay
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Daniel's okay, did you hear about the crash?
Brianna's been sober now for a year and half
Jordan went to law school, like he always said
Alex and I don't talk much
He and I were been best friends
Nicole just got married, has a beautiful son
And I still give up money sometimes when I'm alone
Scarlet is a friend now, I just saw her last week
When did our youth become (history?)
(What youth?) Used to be, wish that we were living in the '70s
(What youth?) These days can't afford to dream
What youth? Is there left in me?
(What youth?) Happy had to trade
Never had the chance to even act out rage
(What youth?) Is back at their parent's place
They left us their debts to pay
I don't nostalgic
I don't get sad
I try to stay grateful for where I'm at
The memories come, but they always pass
Yeah, I won't look back