Little Kids
Deerhunter Lyrics
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Little kids see that man walking down, the dirt road
These kids see this guy
And they think of him dressed in flames
Kids walk behind, slowly stalk, that old man
To get older still (x4)
These kids followed him in, into his shed
Where he turns on the radio, and smokes a cig
These kids cover him in gasoline, and they strike a match
to get older still (repeat)
The lyrics of Deerhunter's "Little Kids" tell an unsettling story of young children engaging in violent and potentially deadly behavior. The first verse sets the scene of kids drinking gin on their front lawn and catching sight of an old man walking down the dirt road. The children start to follow the man, imagining him dressed in flames, before eventually trapping him in his shed and setting him on fire.
The haunting refrain of "to get older still" repeated throughout the song suggests a desire for these children to grow up faster, to become more powerful and take control of their lives in a brutal and destructive way. The lyrics paint a dark picture of the consequences of young minds being exposed to violence and the desire for power at a young age.
Overall, "Little Kids" can be interpreted as a commentary on the dangers of childhood trauma and the impact it can have on a person's psyche. The lyrics suggest that these children may have experienced abuse or neglect themselves, leading them down a path of violence and seeking control.
Line by Line Meaning
Kids drinking gin on their front lawn
Children are consuming alcohol in their own yard
Little kids see that man walking down, the dirt road
Small children observe a man walking on a dirt path
These kids see this guy
The kids notice this man
And they think of him dressed in flames
They imagine the man engulfed in fire
Kids walk behind, slowly stalk, that old man
The children follow the elderly gentleman at a leisurely pace
To get older still (x4)
This phrase is repeated four times but its meaning is ambiguous and subject to interpretation
These kids followed him in, into his shed
The children trail him into his workshop
Where he turns on the radio, and smokes a cig
Here, the man listens to music and smokes a cigarette
These kids cover him in gasoline, and they strike a match
The children douse him with fuel and ignite him
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BRADFORD COX, LOCKETT PUNDT
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DominiggaChanigga
reminds me of when i was a teenager smoking weed
Comrade Sandwich
As a kid, I never blamed the kids but as an adult, I now think they're little piss pots. Even kinda scared now.
frank Stich
Had an ingrown removed while listening to this...
Neon
Wow
Comrade Sandwich
ikr