Kids
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You were a child
Crawling on your knees toward it
Making mama so proud
But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
You pick the insects off plants
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
The water is warm
But it's sending me shivers
A baby is born
Crying out for attention
The memories fade
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
I guess not
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees
The song "Kids" by MGMT is a commentary on youth culture and the consequences of indulging in reckless behavior. The beginning of the song sets the scene of childhood innocence, with the countdown of "five, four, three, two, one, ah," followed by the key lyrics, "You were a child crawling on your knees toward it, making mama so proud, but your voice is too loud."
The next lines talk about how the audience likes to watch the subject laughing, and how they pick insects off plants without thinking of the consequences, a metaphor for how easy it is to act impulsively without considering the long-term effects of our actions.
The chorus then urges the subject to "control yourself" and only take what they need from life, not get carried away with indulgences, and to have a healthy respect for the consequences of their actions. The lines "A family of trees wanted to be haunted" suggest that nature is attempting to communicate with us, but we are not always listening.
The second part of the song shifts the focus to the consequences of indulgence and the importance of making responsible decisions. The lines "The water is warm, but it's sending me shivers" suggest that the subject is enjoying the thrill of risk-taking but is also aware of the potential dangers. The line "Decision to decisions are made and not bought, but I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot" is a reflection on how easy it is to make poor decisions and how they often come with unforeseen consequences.
Overall, "Kids" is a poignant commentary on the recklessness of youth and encourages listeners to take responsibility for their actions and to be mindful of the consequences of their choices.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a child
At some point, you were an innocent and carefree child
Crawling on your knees toward it
You were so small that you had to crawl on your knees to move towards something you wanted
Making mama so proud
Your mother was proud of you and your achievements
But your voice is too loud
As you grew up, you may have become too confident and your voice may have been too obnoxiously loud
We like to watch you laughing
People find joy in seeing you happy and expressing your emotions
You pick the insects off plants
For some reason or another, there was a time in your life when you would remove insects off plants
No time to think of consequences
You were young and didn't have the mental capacity to think about the long-term effects of your actions
Control yourself
Take command of your emotions and behavior
Take only what you need from it
Be mindful of your actions and only take what is necessary
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Metaphorically, a group of trees craved to experience something unusual and thrilling
The water is warm
The environment you are in may appear to be pleasant and comfortable
But it's sending me shivers
Despite the superficial appearance, something about the situation is causing internal unease or fear
A baby is born
A new life enters the world
Crying out for attention
The newborn is craving for attention, care, and emotional attachment
The memories fade
The past experiences that molded who you are can become dimmer with time
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Trying to remember certain experiences from the past can feel like looking at an obscured reflection
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
You have the power to make decisions, but it's ultimately up to you to follow through
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
You might have assumed something won't cause too much pain, but reality can prove otherwise
I guess not
Unfortunately, the situation did not turn out the way you hoped
Control yourself
Maintain self-control and composure
Take only what you need from it
Again, be mindful and only take what is necessary
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
The metaphorical trees still desire an experience out of the ordinary
Control yourself
Reinforce the importance of self-restraint
Take only what you need from it
Continuing to place emphasis on taking only what is necessary
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
The trees still desire an experience different from their norm, even louder this time.
Control yourself
Stress the need for control over one's thoughts and behavior
Take only what you need from it
Be cognizant of your actions and only take what is necessary
A family of trees
The trees are a symbolic representation of a desire for something different and exciting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Nicholas Huner Goldwasser, Andrew Wells Vanwyngarden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maverick
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