Romance

Fontaines DC‘s latest single, ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young‘, is a vibrant, nostalgic celebration of youth that feels both reflective and euphoric.

The song begins with a soft, music-box-style melody, giving it a dreamy, almost lullaby-like quality before bursting into an energetic blend of crisp drums and shimmering guitars. There’s a clear influence from late ‘80s and early ‘90s alternative rock, bringing to mind bands like The Cure and The Smiths, but with Fontaines DC‘s signature rawness.

Lyrically, the track captures the contradictions of youth, its struggles, excitement, and fleeting nature. This is summed up simply but effectively:

“It’s the cost
That brings you down
But it’s amazing
To be young“

The song was inspired by a deeply personal moment within the band guitarist Carlos O’Connell becoming a father. Bassist Conor Deegan III described the experience as a grounding one, giving them a renewed sense of optimism and a desire to look toward the future with hope rather than cynicism. That sentiment is woven into the track’s uplifting tone.

The accompanying video, directed by Luna Carmoon, visually expands on these themes. Featuring familiar faces from their past videos for ‘Here’s The Thing‘ and In ‘In The Modern World‘, it adds another layer of depth to the band’s ongoing visual storytelling.

With ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young‘, Fontaines DC deliver a heartfelt, energetic tribute to youth, capturing both its chaos and its beauty in a way that feels genuinely moving.