The song "Young Folks" by James Blunt is actually a cover of the original song by Swedish indie pop band Peter Bjorn and John. The lyrics of the song explore the idea of two individuals, the speaker and someone they are addressing, who have made mistakes and have a questionable past. The speaker wonders if the person they are speaking to would accept them if they knew their full history and everything they have done. The song suggests that despite their pasts, the speaker and the person they are addressing can still enjoy each other's company and have a good time together. It emphasizes that their own faults and the opinions of others do not matter. All that matters is the connection and conversation between the two of them. The chorus of the song highlights the disregard for age differences and societal expectations. It states that the speaker and the person they are addressing do not care about what the young folks or the old folks think or say. They only care about their own style and the connection they have with each other. Overall, the meaning of the song could be interpreted as appreciating the present moment and focusing on the genuine connection between two individuals, regardless of their pasts or external judgments.
