Lyrics

The Young and the Hopeless was the fourth single from the album of the same name, and was released as a double A-side with Hold On. This was the track that received airplay in Australia.

The Young and the Hopeless
Album: The Young and the Hopeless (2002)
written by Benji and Joel Madden

Hard days made me, hard nights shaped me
I don't know they somehow saved me
And I know I'm making something
Out of this life they called nothing
I take what I want
Take what I need
You say it's wrong but it's right for me
I won't look down
Won't say I'm sorry
I know that only God can judge me

And if I make it through today
Will tomorrow be the same
Am I just running in place?
And if I stumble and I fall
Should I get up and carry on
Or will it all just be the same

'Cause I'm young and hopeless
I'm lost and I know this
I'm going nowhere fast that's what they say
I'm troublesome, I've fallen
I'm angry at my father
It's me against this world and I don't care
I don't care

And no one in this industry
Understands the life I lead
When I sing about my past
It's not a gimmick, not an act
These critics and these trust fund kids
Try to tell me what punk is
But when I see them on the streets
They got nothing to say

And if I make it through today
Will tomorrow be the same
Am I just running in place?
And if I stumble and I fall
Should I get up and carry on
Or will it all just be the same

'Cause I'm young and hopeless
I'm lost and I know this
I'm going nowhere fast that's what they say
I'm troublesome, I've fallen
I'm angry at my father
It's me against this world and I don't care
I don't care
I don't care
No, I don't care

I'm young and hopeless
I'm lost and I know this
I'm going nowhere fast that's what they say
And I'm troublesome, I've fallen
I'm angry at my father
It's me against this world and I don't care
I don't care
I don't care
I don't care