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Who sang To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High)?

Ryan Adams released the song To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High). Date of release: 2000.

Release date: 2000

Duration: 03:29

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🎶 To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High) song analysis

The protagonist sings about how he wronged a young boy and a young girl he was romantically involved with, and got high as a result. He reflects on how being young often leads to sadness and getting high, and warns the young boy and girl that they will experience the same. The song ends with the protagonist acknowledging that getting sad leads to getting high.

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