When I was young es la canción titular de un extended play de MØ.
Con un vídeo con letra estrenado el 26 de octubre de 2017, coincidiendo con el lanzamiento del disco.
El audiovisual oficial llega el 9 de noviembre de 2017. Dirigido por J.A.C.K. (Madonna, Christine and the Queens), se ve a MØ multiplicada. "Estoy muy contenta de poder presentar este vídeo porque no solo representa fielmente a la canción, sino también a mí", dice MØ. "Se inspira en una pintura titulada 'El baile de la vida' de uno de mis artistas favoritos, Edvard Munch. Es una ilustración en la que aparecen tres mujeres -una en blanco, otra en rojo y una tercera en negro- y desarrolla la idea de las tres etapas de la vida humana: juventud, madurez y vejez. Siempre, desde pequeña, me he sentido atraída por esta imagen por la sencillez de su simbolismo y emotividad, y llevo mucho tiempo deseando rodar un videoclip en el que aparezca esta idea representada. Y ya que When I was young habla de la nostalgia y reflexiona sobre la vida -especialmente el pasado, pero también el presente y el futuro- me pareció la oportunidad perfecta para hacerlo. A J.A.C.K. se le ocurrió que yo interpretara a las tres mujeres a la vez, bailando el baile de la vida, seducidas, fascinadas y engañadas mutuamente, llevando este concepto a niveles que yo ni siquiera hubiera imaginado".
Letra
When the sky was gold
and I needed no protection
as the wind would blow
a 1000 miles in no direction
man it was a beautiful sight
days were soaked in sunlight
just so long ago
but lately I like to imagine
When I was young
whatever happened it would do me no wrong
as long as I could sing my favorite song
when I was young, oh
and the holidays went on and on
we were so high
let the freeway take us into the night
and in the dark you sang my favorite song
When I was young, oh
and the holidays went on and on and on and on and on
when I was young
Now the sky is grey
but honestly it doesn't hurt me
I learned to find my way
on the path of no returning
Everything I've left behind
I'm reminded every time I meet ur eyes
we were so bold and brave
baby can you imagine
When I was young
whatever happened it could do me no wrong
as long as I could sing my favorite song
when I was young, oh
and the holidays went on and on and on
we were so high
let the freeway take us into the night
and in the dark you sang my favorite song
When I was young, oh
and the holidays went on and on and on and on and on
When I was young
When I was young
we would play with fire
When I was young
and we would fuck the price
when I was young
It was do or die I would give my life just to feel like
When I was young
And the holidays went on and on and on and on and on
When I was young
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