Discover the story of the song > When We Were Young – Lucy Schwartz

The lyrics are about the protagonist reflecting on their relationship with their partner when they were younger. They remember that even though they were small and hurt, they would hide their pain with a smile. They also recall how brave and adventurous they were, always running towards new experiences together. Now that they are older, they feel a sense of longing and want to be let back into their partner's life. Throughout the song, the protagonist can't believe that their partner is theirs.