Youth & Young Manhood es un álbum de Kings of Leon, publicado en 2003 por Handmedown. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «Red Morning Light», «Happy Alone», «Wasted Time» y «Joe's Head».
Sobre el álbum
La discografía de Kings of Leon se inaugura con este explosivo y crudo álbum debut. "Youth & Young Manhood" captura la historia de los hermanos Followill, hijos de un predicador, desatando toda su energía reprimida en un sonido de rock sureño y garage. El disco está impregnado de una autenticidad visceral, con guitarras afiladas y una sección rítmica implacable.La voz de Caleb Followill es un elemento central, un aullido apasionado y lleno de actitud que se convirtió en su seña de identidad. Canciones como "Molly's Chambers" o "Red Morning Light" son píldoras de rock and roll directas y sin artificios, que suenan a la vez clásicas y refrescantes. Es decir, la banda presenta una propuesta honesta y llena de un encanto desaliñado. Es un debut eléctrico que los posicionó como la gran promesa del rock de raíces americano.
Listado de Canciones
- Red Morning Light3:00
Letra
You know you could've been a wonder Takin' your circus to the sky You couldn't take it on the tight rope No you had to take it on the side You always like it undercover Tucked in between your dirty sheets But no one's even done nuttin' to ya In between the hollers and the screams And I said nah nah hey hey Another dirty bird ain't givin' out a taste In the black of the night till the red morning light You got your cozy little corner All night you're jammin' on your feet Hangin' out just like a street sign And put a twenty dollar trick I hear you're blowin' like a feather And then they rub it in your face Oh once they've had all their fun hun You're at the bottom of the cage And I said nah nah hey hey Another dirty bird ain't giving out a taste In the black of the night till the red morning light And I said nah nah hey hey you're givin' all your cinnamon away That's not right [Solo] Hey hey another dirty bird ain't givin' out a taste Uh hey keep on givin' away and givin' it away (givin' it away) Hey hey you're givin' all your cinnamon away Hey hey you're givin' all your cinnamon away - Happy Alone3:59
Letra
On our way, so it seems, blooming flowers waltz before me Rollin' numbers, passing time, got to get outside the city, In the morning all will see, just how crazy young love can be On our own away again, don't get down my darlin' I'm gonna tangle my face hair, it's gonna tickle your daughter 3 o'clock and the moaning, they all cry to me, I'll be prancin' around in my high heels, and your cherry red lipstick, Look out your window i'm on your street Miles away, so unclear, almost lost it in Montana Lets pull over, have us a choke I love to watch you when your dancin' I wonder if they ever dream, they would get just what we gave them All wrapped up in 19, chasin' stars that are fallin' [Chorus] When that train heads home, They're gonna be so gone gone, you aint never gonna see me Im a gone gone, you aint nothin to me When they shine them streets, they're gonna find our song [Chorus x2] I'm on your street , they all cry to me - Wasted Time2:46
Letra
It's your life Don't you let em tell you when to bat your eyes You're the only one who's gonna sacrifice Makes no difference if you're right or wrong Take that ride But I want your little sister by your side Maybe little later we can all collide Do our livin' like a rollin' stone Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted [Chorus:] Innocent smile Runnin' free Baby's gonna give it like it used to be Show your face Livin' in the shadows like you got no name Enough to make a little girly go insane Be my guest to let it out tonight It's ok I know all about the little games you play Shakin' your apple right in my face Only when you know that I'm beggin' fort a bite Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted [Repeat Chorus x2] So won't you show your face (show your face) Your little apple shake (show your face) I know the love you gave (show your face) I know the love you take (show your face) [Repeat Chorus] Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted time Time on me is wasted - Joe's Head3:21
- Trani5:00
Letra
Dirty belly of a secret town Cheap trick hookers that are hanging out at the bar in the Greyhound station And the bare-chested boys are going down on every thing that the momma believes Pack of smokes and a little bump of cocaine, help you feel not so strange [Chorus] Said old Pa, "She don't get off, unless somebody standing near her." "And she'll shine, once she's crossed the line, cause all tied to the chair." I said, "Lay it now on the ground, throw in a white noise sound, like a tranny on a ten." All the bubbas got their heads in a nod, they don't know what they love or deserve to get Chances are they tab their worm in a slab, doesn't even know which fish that he like to bite tonight, ah tonight, tonight, tonight [Chorus] Ah maybe tonight Said old Pa, "She don't get off, unless somebody standing near her." "And she'll shine, once she's crossed the line, hands all tied to the chair." I said, "Lay it now on the ground, throw in a white noise sound, like a tranny on a ten." Comes home on call, isn't that peace, fingers in the dirt, and he's spitting out his teeth He's spitting out his teeth I said, "Lay it on the ground, throw in a white noise sound, like a tranny on a ten." [Repeated] - California Waiting3:28
Letra
Little Mona Lisa laying by my side "Crimson and Clover" pullin' overtime Seem too close to be losin' touch By givin' in, what am I givin' up Am I losin' way too much Hey California waiting Every little thing's gotta be just right Say While you're tryin' to save me Can't I get back my lonely life I'm goin' so fast that I can't slow down It's hard to get up when you're spinnin' round and round I'd tell you the news but nothin's changed I'd sing you a song but they blew it away All wrapped up in this stupid ass game Hey California waiting Every little thing's gotta be just right Say While you're tryin' to save me Can't I get back my lonely life Can't I get back my lonely life - Spiral Staircase2:55
Letra
Spiral Staircase goin' down, Paint your body red and brown, On our knees, we'll feast on tha sex show. Spiral Staircase! Spiral Staircase! Greasy haircuts, a German Chinese girl, Is gone keep ya'll busy, tuggin' at my curl, A get your ass together, You better walk, walk, walk, a by walking, we cannot run! A they all came to party, and there's four to every stall, It gets frus-ta-ratin', a just a pissin' on this wall, Seems like there's another story bangin', Around every step you fake. Spiral Staircase goin' down, Paint your body red and brown, On our knees, we'll feast on a sex show. Spiral Staircase! Spiral Staircase! A they all came to party, and there's four to every stall, It gets frus-ta-ratin', a just a pissin' on this wall, Seems like there's another story bangin', Around every step you fake. - Molly's Chambers2:15
- Genius2:48
Letra
Everybody wants to be a showman Yeah they all got another one Everybody thinks they got a genius Everybody got me on the run Sometimes I think they come here Just so you can say that you can And I can't get alone in my bathroom I need to give myself a hand Ya'll cuh-cuh-cuh-creepin' Creepin' underneath my skin Fuck you and your flashbulbs Snappin' my picture again You drank all my whiskey You stole all my smoke And you're crowded all around me Like I got nowhere to go Eyes are gonna roll back I'm here to kill Time for you to go I'm-a-gon' spill It ain't yo fast train I'll be the king runnin' near the wheel I ain't lookin' to make no deals here no You keep stickin' to me like a prickly porcupine You're gettin' your information from the grocery checkout line Are you through confessin' of your little girl obsession 'Cause I was only messin' and I had a little time - Dusty4:21
Letra
Dusty and you are, dirty from chain Lips of your kisses are sticking like tape Woke you at sunrise, cold as a grave I'll cut you some flowers, now don't be afraid Now don't be afraid [Chorus] I'm looking for something, just sink in my teeth without any crying But I can't find no place or nothing, where thrills are cheap and love is divine Home by the river, tall grass and fields, pond of willow oak, well for to kneel Dusty O Dusty, decision night, don't be so pretty, all laced up in white, all laced up in white [Repeat Chorus 3x] Where thrills are cheap, and love's divine [3x] - Holy Roller Novocaine12:08
Letra
My darling you look lovely I've come to lay you down Uncover your head and submit to me We'll make a joyful sound I don't care if you're by yourself Or you're all alone when you need my help Keep that smile on your pretty face Cause you don't have much I can't take away [Chorus:] Don't you worry baby You won't feel a thing Close your eyes Holy Roller Novocaine Lord's gonna get us back [x4] I know, I know Lord's gonna get us back [x4] I know, I know You'll be hearin' me comin' But I can't come inside I'll be out back in my white Cadillac Won't you join me for a ride Let me take you up to the mountain top There I'll show all the goods I got Don't look back keep your eyes ahead This could be the night that the moon goes red [Repeat Chorus] All the world is moanin' And baby so am I I'm just givin' you warning And I'm telling you why Lord's gonna get us back [x4] I know, I know Lord's gonna get us back [x4] I know, I know Lord's gonna get us back [x4] I know, I know Lord's gonna get us back [x4] I know, I know