You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby
"You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter duo IDER for their debut studio album, Emotional Education. It was released on 27 July 2018 as the second single from the album.
| "You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby" | ||||
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| Single by IDER | ||||
| from the album Emotional Education | ||||
| Released | 27 July 2018 | |||
| Genre | Dream pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Glassnote | |||
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| Producer(s) | Rodaidh McDonald | |||
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| "You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
The origins of the song's title comes from a note Markwick wrote in her diary about a year before the song was recorded. Lyrically, the song deals with the anxieties of young adulthood. Speaking about the track, Markwick said: "It was inspired by conversations we’ve had and feelings shared amongst our friends. It’s about the irony of wishing you could act in the moment through hindsight – living life the way you think your future self would want you to."[1]
Music video
The music video for "You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby" was released on 13 September 2018. The video features Markwick and Somerville in a garden during the summertime.[2] It was directed by IDER themselves.
Live performances
IDER performed "You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby" at Green Man Festival in September 2018.[3]
Track listing
Digital download
- You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby – 3:45
Credits and personnel
- Megan Markwick – lead vocals, synth
- Lily Somerville – backing vocals, keyboard
- Ben Scott – drums
- Rodaidh McDonald – production
References
- Kenneally, Cerys (27 July 2018). "IDER drop first single of 2018: You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- Brandt, Dean (13 September 2018). "PREMIERE: IDER Idle in "You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby" Video". Flood. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- "IDER – You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead Of You Baby (Green Man Festival | Sessions)". YouTube. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2020.