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Introduction
Have you ever stumbled upon a song that feels like a warm embrace from the past? Johnny Mathis’s rendition of “Too Young” is exactly that—a tender ballad that wraps around you, evoking memories of youthful love and the bittersweet realization that sometimes, the world deems us unready for it.
Originally penned by Sidney Lippman and Sylvia Dee in 1951, “Too Young” gained prominence through Nat King Cole’s heartfelt performance, which soared to the top of the charts. Years later, Johnny Mathis breathed new life into the song, infusing it with his signature velvety vocals and emotional depth.
Mathis’s version doesn’t just revisit the theme of young love; it delves into the nuances of innocence, passion, and the societal perceptions that often challenge youthful relationships. His voice, smooth and evocative, captures the essence of longing and the poignant realization that love, no matter how genuine, can be questioned when it blooms too early.
Listening to Mathis sing “Too Young” feels like sitting by a window on a rainy day, reminiscing about a first love that was as intense as it was fleeting. It’s a gentle reminder of the times when emotions ran high, and the world seemed both vast and intimate.
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Lyrics
They try to tell us we’re too young
Too young to really be in love
They say that love’s a word, a word we’ve only heard
But can’t begin to know the meaning of
And yet we’re not too young to know
This love will last, though years may go
And then someday they may recall
We were not too young at all
And yet we’re not too young to know
This love will last, though years may go
And then someday they may recall
We were not too young at all