The Kid
Bro. Danielson Lyrics

Kids are pushing kids
Children are engaging in harmful behavior towards each other

On down
And the cycle of violence continues

Till they all hit ground
Until everyone involved is negatively impacted

Parents, pick your brats up
It is the responsibility of parents to intervene and prevent their children from harming others

At the lost and found
Before it is too late and the damage has been done

I have given up, but I'm not giving up
Despite feeling defeated, there is still hope

On the, on the goodness of men
Believing that humans have the capability to do good and be kind to one another

My nice guy routine is wearing thin
Being overly kind and accommodating is becoming exhausting

I received a beating at the foreign meeting
Having been mistreated or harmed by those who are different from oneself

I lied but you stayed
Despite being dishonest, someone chose to stick around and support me

And when I'm gettin' home
Reflecting on the events of the day

Oh, I was so afraid
Feeling scared and vulnerable

Things are gonna change, let's go home
It's time to make a change and head in a new direction

Bullets they flew by
Experiencing violence or danger

And grazed my brothers mind
The violence impacted those close to me

Please, please, everyone
A plea for kindness and compassion from all

I just want to be liked
Craving acceptance and validation from others

Good deeds smellin' up
The positive impact of doing good deeds

This room I must clean up
Taking responsibility for one's actions and addressing the consequences

But I just don't know how
Feeling unsure or overwhelmed about how to fix a situation

My mother's not around right now
Feeling alone or unsupported

Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom, mom
A desperate call for maternal support or guidance

I've been childish and all mean to the fools
Admitting to having acted immaturely and cruelly towards others

Myself as acting as Daniel the Cruel
Assuming a tough or aggressive persona

I've taken attendance at finishing schools
Having received a formal education or training

Filled with like children who go beyond rules
Being surrounded by others who break the rules or challenge authority

They're wise as the serpents and gentle as doves
Possessing both wisdom and compassion

Skipping around, and so rooted in love
Exhibiting carefree joy and love for others

Kindness to strangers, behind closing doors
Treating everyone with compassion and respect, even when no one is watching

Let us all become yours
Encouraging others to embrace love and kindness

We're not so proud of our test scores
Admitting to academic struggles or shortcomings

We're wasted alone, but you stay
Feeling lonely and unfulfilled, but grateful for those who stay by our side

And holding our hands do say
Providing physical and emotional support

This is the brothers, we are
Identifying as a group who share similar experiences and struggles

This is the sisters, we are
Identifying as a group who share similar experiences and struggles

We the daughters, we see
Recognizing the unique role and perspective of young women

We the sons are to be
Acknowledging the responsibility and potential of young men