Young The Giant - Tightrope Lyrics






When I was just a boy
My momma told me "Son:
You look so serious
Smile and have some fun"
When I was seventeen
My father let me know,
"Life isn't fun and games
Gotta sell your soul!"

I don't know how I ended up
So close to where I started
I went to war for peace of mind
What was it for?

I'm dancing on a tightrope
No time to mess around
Just trying to let my mind go
I'm never coming down

I found a preacher man
To help me understand
What we are doing here
What comes after life?
And now the years have passed
Been to the moon and back
And all I've realized
No one knows a thing

I don't know how I ended up
So close to where I started
I went to war for peace of mind
What was it for?

I'm dancing on a tightrope
No time to mess around
Just trying to let my mind go
I'm never coming down

I'm never coming down
I'm never coming down

Teachers always say stay in between the lines
Momma said be quiet if you can't say something nice
Doctors always say take these pills for your health
But now I can't remember how to think for myself

I'm dancing on a tightrope
No time to mess around
Just trying to let my mind go
I'm never coming down

I'm never coming down
I'm never coming down





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  1. D.... ....

    MLB The Show 19 brought me here.

  2. M.... Z....

    I just love that song so much!

  3. J.... S....

    Mlb the show brought me here but hey you got a new fan

  4. E.... J....

    This is my Homerun song

  5. M.... W....

    My home run music in the show 19 😎 nothing more satisfying then hitting a grand slam and having this play right after. Got me dancing every time

  6. K.... G....

    So good.

  7. A.... C....

    As explained in his lyrics, even his daddy knows you got to sell your soul to Goat Head Lucy to make it in the music industry.

  8. m.... s....

    Such a catchy tune.

  9. D.... S....

    MLB The Show 19?

  10. s.... l....

    uh dude?? this is actually just a funky dance song about an existential crisis lmao

    s.... l....

    I'd say that's pretty relatable

    s.... l....

    It's literally Hey Ya 2.0

  11. M.... v....

    Funky, funky FUNKEEEEEHHHHH!!! Love it.

  12. D.... ....

    can't wait to hear an "in the open" cover of this

  13. R.... S....

    This beat be having me dancin on a table when on the MLB 19 menu

    R.... S....

    It's my homerun song because it's so cool

  14. B.... ....

    thanks youtube autoplay?

  15. E.... D....

    Imagine an in the open of this song...

  16. G.... O....

    Mlb the show bring me Here ✌✌✌

  17. M.... ....

    MLB vibes😤

  18. m.... s....

    Such a catchy tune.

  19. J.... i....

    The bass can make or break a song, and in this case, it definitely makes it.

  20. M.... v....

    I'm never coming dooow--hooo hoownnnnnn!! Love this jammin' song.

  21. A.... C....

    MLB the Show 19

  22. R.... N....

    The Show 19 🐐

    R.... N....

    This is my homerun song

  23. B.... B....

    this and mirror master are just. The Best songs on the album hands down, i love them

  24. K.... F....

    Best song on the album there I said it

  25. G.... ....

    Who's here from MLB The Show 19 😏

    G.... ....

    Gassicus yes mate

    G.... ....

    Besides this song, every other song on the soundtrack was so awful I had to mute it all and put in my own music.

    G.... ....

    Me 😂🔥

    G.... ....

    Gassicus me

  26. U.... C....

    I love it!

  27. K.... ....

    This song SLAPS!!!! I'm about to break my repeat button lol

  28. D.... ....

    Y'all, check out these guys, they just dropped their first single😍😍
    https://youtu.be/xJWbHHQ5Dbk

  29. T.... e....

    As a musician this song done by an amazing band 👍🏻.. I've never ever repeated a song like this one .

  30. N.... R....

    This song is straight 🔥

  31. K.... H....

    I love the drumming in this song

  32. G.... C....

    I LOVE when you get all funky guys. I waited so much for this album to come out.

  33. C.... K....

    Hey guys, great music. This is one of my favorite songs and my 3 boys love it too. Great sound and feel with some great lyrics. Keep it up and have fun with it.

  34. h.... ....

    Gotta sell your soul? Cmon ytg I lost respect for y’all

  35. E.... L....

    love this song

  36. A.... C....

    The guitar riff sounds the guitar riff from red hot chili peppers song "turn it again"

  37. p.... ....

    I want to break out my Riedells and roller skate to this song.

  38. S.... R....

    This is such an indie/alternative bop

  39. d.... l....

    Is the best track from the new album

  40. S.... E....

    Connie Moll te amo

  41. V.... O....

    que delícia de música

  42. A.... N....

    Just saw them live and this song really stuck with me

    A.... N....

    Same. Just saw them in BTV at the flynn. They came out for an encore and this got the whole crowd dancing.

  43. c.... c....

    Ambassador of Good Will Tour?

  44. c.... c....

    I predict ...

  45. c.... c....

    WHat a Voice!

  46. L.... ....

    I'M DANCING ON A TIGHTROPE

  47. B.... G....

    we need a video, this is serious

  48. P.... R....

    ce hit est formidable et prouve le talent de cette troupe

  49. e.... m....

    here before the locals blow up this song with their edits

  50. J.... E....

    the lyrics is a funny truth hahahahaha i do really love their music <3333

  51. g.... p....

    2:52 ooooooooooh my god that is killer

  52. K.... S....

    This is amazing live 😁

  53. x.... x....

    I really hope they make this track a single!!

  54. �.... ....

    Once again Youtube Recommendations did a great job.

  55. N.... ....

    Repost if...



    -You always hear your name even when if it's not being called.

    -You hate hearing your voice in recordings.

    -You use the word "thingy" when you can't remember what something is called.

    -You pretend you're writing in class so the teacher won't call on you.

    -You say the entire alphabet because you can't remember what letter comes next.

    -You and your best friend can say one word and crack up.

    -You hate it when one of your hoodie strings is longer than the other.

    -You hate it when someone thinks you like someone when you clearly don't.

    -You hate it when your favorite song comes on as you pull in the driveway.

    -You feel like if you turn on the lights, you'll be safe from anything.

    -You push those little buttons on the lids of fast-food drinks.

    -You love it when you tell a guy to shut up and they copy you in a higher voice and you both start laughing.

    reposted from the last song that was on my autoplay

  56. C.... A....

    One of the most versatile bands from alt rock anthems like my body, to funky pop like this, and all of it is amazing.

  57. P.... L....

    Feels to be inspired by MJ

  58. c.... c....

    Love with a Capital L

  59. M.... ....

    yasssss

  60. N.... M....

    Gonna get big I can feel it

  61. K.... D....

    Such an under rated song! Deserves way more

  62. t.... ....

    Music video pls!♥️♥️♥️♥️

  63. C.... R....

    Magnífica !!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Cuando vienen a Monterrey ???muero por conocerlos en vivo.Me encantan 😍😍😍💖💖💖

  64. D.... W....

    Groovy.

  65. M.... C....

    YouTube auto-play is doing a good job now-a-days.

  66. t.... ....

    *me cringe dancing in my room alone*

  67. K.... E....

    dude why so litttle views?

  68. c.... h....

    SEEING YALL FOR THE THIRD TIME HERE IN TULSA FFFFFFFFFFUCK IM SO EXCITED ILYSM

  69. G.... S....

    Vaporwavy at the end there, niiiice!

  70. C.... G....

    These cats smoke...Killed it in ATL 10/27/18! I'm a fan now.  IT'S MY DAUGHTERS FAULT! Love these guys. I want to open for them...Lol.

  71. M.... N....

    Beginning drum beat and top hat... Sounds like MJ

  72. R.... M....

    The opening reminds me of Brothers in Rhythm Group Therapy Mix of Closest Thing to Heaven by Tears for Fears.

  73. S.... ....

    Every time I hear this song I think of them walking and dancing on a tightrope and then at the end of the song they just step down only to realize they were right above ground the whole time.

  74. J.... V....

    "Spinning on repeat"

  75. M.... H....

    Dancing at 5:30 am XD

  76. J.... B....

    This song is teaching me how to dance!

  77. P.... ....

    I lowkey thought this was a cover of a paramore song

  78. V.... V....

    Wow, I just discovered this band. Youtube suggested this song after Bad Suns, and I loveee it :D

  79. h.... ....

    so fucking underrated​

  80. m.... ....

    silvertongue 2.0

    m.... ....

    I agree

    m.... ....

    I dont hear it 😶

    m.... ....

    More like Eros 2.0

    m.... ....

    No: ELSEWHERE

  81. G.... k....

    This song is so chillax and funky! I am worried that I won’t sleep tonight and listening this song over and over again😍

  82. M.... H....

    Love it!

  83. J.... W....

    bass goes crazy

  84. T.... S....

    Imo best song off the album

  85. k.... m....

    Loving this new album guys! Thanks

  86. S.... C....

    You guys! I can't sleep over here. Stop making me groove to this funk! Love it. I keep saying "one more time, then bed"
    I'm pretty sure I own like 50 views already on this.
    I work tomorrow early in the a.m. and all I can think of is how this song gonna wake my ass up, and how I'm gonna learn the fortnite and bust it out at the Crystal Ball Room... assuming you play this.

  87. m.... ....

    I thought Billy Jean was gonna start playing for a second 😏

    m.... ....

    mindthedog that was my first thought too!

  88. P.... t....

    This song is hot that I had to open the window LMAO 😂😂

  89. R.... A....

    Hey kids, I did a Rock Album Review for "Mirror Master" if you want to check it out: https://youtu.be/sxp5MqREjpE

  90. A.... L....

    this should be a hit such a groove

  91. G.... B....

    This band never ceases to astound me!!!! Keep groove’n YTG!!!

  92. a.... ....

    <3 love this new album

  93. A.... Q....

    I love this song!! YTG never fails

  94. H.... L....

    Evoluindo a cada álbum .Muito bom .Venham ao Brasil 🇧🇷😬

  95. J.... H....

    Never a bad song with this band!

  96. K.... D....

    Hell yeah this is some dancing music! Lol

  97. N.... A....

    "Tight Rope" debuted at #27 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

  98. C.... ....

    I just want to know how they will perform this song in their In the Open series. So freaking excited!

  99. D.... A....

    Love this song gets me going!!!