Eric Burdon & The Animals - When I Was Young

"When I Was Young" is a song by Eric Burdon & The Animals, released in 1967. Eric Burdon, the lead vocalist, co-wrote the song with the band's guitarist, Vic Briggs. It became one of their most popular tracks, known for its introspective lyrics and powerful rock sound typical of the late 1960s. The song reflects on the passage of time and the changes that come with growing older, capturing the spirit of the era with its blend of blues rock and psychedelic elements. "When I Was Young" remains a significant piece in the catalog of Eric Burdon & The Animals and is often regarded as one of their signature songs.

Eric Burdon & The Animals When I Was Young Lyrics

The rooms were so much colder then

My father was a soldier then

And times were very hard

When I was young

I smoked my first cigarette at ten

And for girls, I had a bad yen

And I had quite a ball

When I was young

When I was young, it was more important

Pain more painful

Laughter much louder

Yeah, when I was young

When I was young

I met my first love at thirteen

She was brown and I was pretty green

And I learned quite a lot when I was young

When I was young

When I was young

It was more important

Pain more painful

Laughter much louder

Yeah, when I was young

When I was young

My faith was so much stronger then

I believed in fellow men

And I was so much older then

When I was young

When I was young

When I was young