Teenage Symphonies 4 God (God Will Only) Lyrics – Yung Lean

Teenage Symphonies 4 God (God Will Only) Lyrics Meaning

[Pre-Chorus]
In this part, the lyrics suggest that life may treat you better if you don’t demand too much or ask for anything in return. The repeated line emphasizes that sometimes, things will only work out if you let go of expectations and don’t push for more.

[Chorus]
Here, the artist expresses regret for being distant and cold towards people who care about him. He feels bad for not showing love and wishes he could turn things around or change his behavior, but there’s a sense of helplessness in trying to fix it.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the artist talks about feeling overwhelmed with emotion, symbolized by “tearing up” repeatedly. From a young age, he dreamt of achieving something big, and now, with “magic in his veins,” he feels both alive and on the edge. There’s a sense of creative energy and determination, but also an awareness that things are fragile. The mention of resilience, not toughness, indicates that while he’s been through hard times, he has the strength to keep going, even if he doesn’t always show it.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, the lyrics focus on the idea that things might go better if you don’t have high expectations or demand anything. There’s a repeated suggestion that life will treat you right if you just let go of wanting more and accept things as they are.

[Chorus]
The artist repeats the regret from earlier, acknowledging how he’s been cold to people who genuinely care about him. He reflects on his behavior and wishes he could change how he’s treated others, but there’s an ongoing struggle to fix it.

[Verse 2]
This verse captures a mix of confusion, loneliness, and self-doubt. The artist talks about how time is catching up with him, feeling like he’s stuck in a place he can’t get out of. There’s a realization that even when he gets what he thought he wanted, it doesn’t bring the happiness he expected. The “leather jacket and snowstorm” imagery shows a contrast between trying to look tough and the emotional struggle he’s facing. After the celebration or party, when the fun ends, he’s left with his feelings of desperation. There’s a paradoxical feeling of being drawn to isolation, yet knowing it’s not healthy. The artist questions whether what he wants is truly fulfilling, or if it just haunts him. He reflects on his past, feeling that although he had it all, he still got lost in the process. The lyrics explore inner conflict, regret, and searching for meaning. In the end, there’s an effort to cleanse himself of his mistakes, shown in the line “watch my sins, wash my sins,” trying to find purity amid all the chaos.

[Chorus]
The artist repeats his coldness towards those who care about him, expressing how he’s pushed people away. He still wishes he could change his behavior and find a way to connect better, but the longing for change remains difficult to act on.