This was the first single from Phoenix to ever chart. It is featured in the film Lost in Translation and has been remixed by Le Knight Club (a French electronic duo made up of Éric Chédeville & Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo).
[Verse 1]
Baby when I saw you turning in
At the end of the street
I knew a time was gone
And it took me like ages
Just to understand
That I was afraid to be a simple guy
I tried my best to smile
But deep inside my heart
I felt it would shout like a crowd dancing
I guess I couldn't live without the things
That made my life what it is
[Chorus]
Can't you hear it calling, oh yeah
Everybody's dancing, oh yeah
Tonight everything is over
I feel too young
[Verse 2]
I can't lie on my bed
Without thinking I was wrong
But when this feeling calls
This world becomes another
Nighttime won't hold me in your arms again
I got a very good friend who says
He can't believe the love I give
Is not enough to end your fears
I guess I couldn't live without the things
That made my life what it is
[Chorus]
Can't you hear it calling, oh yeah
Everybody's shaking, oh yeah
Tonight everything is over
I feel too young
[Verse 3]
Oh rainfalls and hard times coming
They won't leave me tonight
I wish I knew what I was doing
Just do let this spirit survive
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody's dancing oh yeah
I guess I couldn't live without the things
That made my life what it is
[Chorus]
Can't you hear it calling, oh yeah
Everybody's dancing, oh yeah
Tonight everything is over
I feel too young
[Chorus]
Can't you hear it calling, oh yeah
Everybody's shaking, oh yeah
Tonight everything is over
I feel too young
[Outro]
Can't you hear it calling
Too Young was written by Laurent Brancowitz & Thomas Mars & Deck d’Arcy & Christian Mazzalai.
Too Young was produced by Phoenix & Philippe Zdar.