Green attended Emerson College briefly in 1998 before leaving to concentrate on his music, going on to co-found the anti folk group The Moldy Peaches with Kimya Dawson. In 2004 The Moldy Peaches went on hiatus and both Green and Dawson embarked on solo careers.
Green released several albums on Rough Trade Records. Among his better known songs are "Jessica" (about singer Jessica Simpson), "Novotel", "Friends of Mine", "Dance with Me", "Carolina" and "Emily", and, in Britain, his cover of The Libertines track "What a Waster".
Prior to Jacket Full of Danger in 2006, all of Green's albums had been released on the 22nd of the month. His latest album was released on March 18, 2008 and is titled Sixes & Sevens. Titles include "Morning After Midnight", "Twee Twee Dee", and "Drowning Head First", the latter a duet between Green and his girlfriend.
In January 2008, The Moldy Peaches began having a resurgence in popularity, due to their music being included in the hit indie film Juno.
Rich Kids
Adam Green Lyrics
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I love to conspire in steel
And you know I love to write good rock songs honey
That's all good and real
I was born and I cried
I lived the dirty live and I died on fire
And so slow
I used to be friends with rich kids
But all they talked about was me
Cause I was looking for a date on the corner
Like a foghorn shouting in the breeze
And I beg on a club
I spear the very strengh to look down
In case your into
But I could get used to this
(whistle)
I find I grew a leg in Thailand
Marotting on a Tiflis flu
Cause i was stering up the face in Nashville
Where the plots don't care 'bout what you do
I was born and I cried
I lived the dirty live and I died on fire
And so slow
But I could get used to this
Dark faced flies
Would kill to survive
Hydrogen tigers too
When your in doubt simply even it out now
What does that say about you?
I was lying by a sunny window
Forning on a stormy sea
I was calling you to find some codeans
hoping you know what I mean
I was born and I cried
I lived the dirty live and I died on fire
And so slow
But I could get used to this
These lyrics from Adam Green's song "Rich Kids" explore the themes of connection, wealth, and the struggle to find meaning in life. In the first stanza, Green speaks about enjoying making connections and conspiring with others. He also mentions his love for writing good rock songs that are genuine and real. The second stanza reflects on his past, particularly his relationships with rich kids who only saw him as a means to an end. Green then talks about begging at a club and trying to avoid eye contact. Despite this, he says he could get used to his situation.
The third stanza takes the listener on a journey through Green's experiences in different parts of the world. He mentions growing a leg in Thailand, which is likely a metaphor for personal growth and change. He also talks about stirring up the face in Nashville, where people don't care about what you do. The fourth stanza is more abstract, with imagery of dark-faced flies and hydrogen tigers. He suggests that when in doubt, it's important to try to find balance.
The final stanza is more personal, with Green lying by a sunny window and reflecting on his life. He sings about calling out to someone to find some "codeans," which could represent a search for meaning or purpose. Despite being born, living a dirty life, and dying on fire, Green suggests that he could get used to this, indicating a level of acceptance and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I love to make a connection
I enjoy forging relationships with people
I love to conspire in steel
I enjoy collaborating creatively with others
And you know I love to write good rock songs honey
I'm passionate about creating quality rock music
That's all good and real
I make sure my music is honest and genuine
I was born and I cried
I experienced the usual course of birth
I lived the dirty live and I died on fire
I've lived through difficult times but am still passionate
And so slow
It felt like time stood still during those challenging moments
But I could get used to this
I'm adaptable and could handle even more challenges
I used to be friends with rich kids
I had wealthy friends in the past
But all they talked about was me
They only cared about my social status and not me as a person
Cause I was looking for a date on the corner
I was searching for companionship in the wrong ways
Like a foghorn shouting in the breeze
I was shouting out for help in a way that wasn't helpful
And I beg on a club
I begged for attention in a superficial place
I spear the very strengh to look down
I tried to bring others down to make myself feel better
In case your into
In case you're interested
I find I grew a leg in Thailand
I learned an important lesson while in Thailand
Marotting on a Tiflis flu
Being weighed down by illness and the consequences of my actions
Cause i was stering up the face in Nashville
I looked for conflict in Nashville
Where the plots don't care 'bout what you do
Nashville was a place where no one really cared about me
Dark faced flies
Negative influences around me
Would kill to survive
They'll do anything to come out on top
Hydrogen tigers too
Even those in high places act this way
When your in doubt simply even it out now
When unsure, try and balance things out
What does that say about you?
What kind of person does that make you?
I was lying by a sunny window
I was relaxing in a comfortable spot
Forning on a stormy sea
Desperately trying to stay comfortable despite being in a dangerous situation
I was calling you to find some codeans
I was looking for someone to confide in
Hoping you know what I mean
Expecting someone to understand me
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Willie Casarez
This song is simply amazing <3
Mark Legend
I like this song a lot♥️
T W
How is this still stuck in my head 10 years later wow
Flow Davila
Been listening to this on repeat for weeks
Terry Rossbach
♡♡♡
some one
Yes
Daniel Schetrompf
yay