“Younger” by Australian singer Ruel that details a childhood friendship fizzling out as two people start to grow apart. The was Ruel’s second release off of his debut EP Ready and is his first track to go platinum.
Ruel said in a Beats1 Official interview:
[This song is] a lot more personal to me...
[Verse 1]
You and I, used to walk the streets at night
Our parents didn't know, we kept the TV goin'
And left on all the bedroom lights
And no, I haven't seen you since we lost all our innocence
You left me in the dark while you drink in the park
I'll never be the same again
[Pre-Chorus]
You and me were so, so close
And maybe that's what hurts the most
It's out of my hands, I've done what I can
So I just save my breath
[Chorus]
Deep in my heart, I know that it's over
Deleted your number, so I can't call you
Call you my brother, the way that we used to
When we were younger, younger
[Verse 2]
I saw you just the other night
I didn't even recognize you
I find it kind of strange, I guess that people change
But I didn't expect you to
[Pre-Chorus]
You and me were so, so close
And maybe that's what hurts the most
It's out of my hands, I've done what I can
So I just save my breath
[Chorus]
Deep in my heart, I know that it's over
Deleted your number, so I can't call you
Call you my brother, the way that we used to
When we were younger, younger
[Bridge]
Tryna get in touch with you, I don't know where you've been
Have a conversation but you'll never let me in
I've tried, I've tried
I've tried with you a thousand times
Maybe I don't have to play the bad guy in the end
'Cause I've been trying hard enough to be a better friend
I've tried, I've tried
But we're out of time
[Chorus]
Deep in my heart, I know that it's over
Deleted your number so, I can't call you
My brother, the way that we used to
When we were younger, younger
Younger was written by Sarah Aarons & Ruel & M-Phazes & S1 & VØHn.
Younger was produced by Taka Perry & M-Phazes.
In an interview with Atwood Magazine Ruel explained that
I wrote this song with my friend Sarah Aarons pretty much exactly a year ago. We were just talking about our experiences with childhood relationships and how easily they could fall apart and how fragile they were. We both really related to th...