Kids
Chiddy Bang Ft. MGMT Lyrics
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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 opening line "You were a child crawling on your knees toward it" sets the tone for "Kids" as a nostalgic reflection on childhood innocence and freedom. The line represents the freedom and innocence that children have, that they carry with them as they grow up. The line "Making mama so proud" refers to the way that parents encourage their children's growth and development, and how proud they are of them. The lyric "But your voice is too loud, we like to watch you laughing" emphasizes the joy and freedom that children have to be themselves and express themselves without shame or fear. The chorus "Control yourself, take only what you need from it" suggests that as children grow up, they have to learn to balance their desires and impulses with self-control and responsibility.
The second verse "The water is warm but it's sending me shivers" might be a reference to the conflicted feelings experienced during adolescence. The line "A baby is born, crying out for attention" is a reference to the idea that as we grow up, we continue to seek attention and validation from others. "Decision to decisions are made and not bought" highlights the importance of making one's own choices and not simply following what others tell us to do. The line "But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot, I guess not" adds to the idea that growing up can be painful and difficult, but ultimately necessary.
Overall, the lyrics to "Kids" explain the experience of growing up, from the freedom and innocence of childhood to the challenges and difficulties of adolescence and young adulthood. The song encourages the listener to take only what they need from life, to control themselves, and to remember the freedom and joy of childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a child
You were once young and innocent
Crawling on your knees toward it
You were eagerly pursuing something on your hands and knees
Making mama so proud
Your mother was proud of you
But your voice is too loud
But now, you are too loud
We like to watch you laughing
People like it when you laugh
You pick the insects off plants
You spend your time completing small tasks like picking insects off plants
No time to think of consequences
You don't think about the impact of your actions
Control yourself
Gain control of your impulses
Take only what you need from it
Only take what is necessary from the situation or circumstance
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
There are trees that wanted to be haunted
The water is warm
The water is comfortable
But it's sending me shivers
But it still sends chills down your spine
A baby is born
A new life has been brought into the world
Crying out for attention
The baby is seeking attention
The memories fade
Memories eventually fade away
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Like trying to see through a foggy mirror
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
Decisions are made through careful consideration and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
I thought this decision wouldn't cause much pain
I guess not
But that wasn't the case
Control yourself
Gain control of your impulses
Take only what you need from it
Only take what is necessary from the situation or circumstance
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
There are trees that wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Gain control of your impulses
Take only what you need from it
Only take what is necessary from the situation or circumstance
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
There are trees that wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Gain control of your impulses
Take only what you need from it
Only take what is necessary from the situation or circumstance
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
There are trees that wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Gain control of your impulses
Take only what you need from it
Only take what is necessary from the situation or circumstance
A family of trees
A group of trees
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Nicholas Huner Goldwasser, Andrew Wells Vanwyngarden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pater Pen
2022 STILL LOVE IT! My childhood song <3
Thiccboi44
Haven’t heard this song in 5 years but was randomly reminded of it
Mokopium
I heard this version so many times that I thought this was the original lul
Owo Uwu
This is so cool. It sounds so different from the original song that it could be considered a different song and not a remix.
Andrew Halliday Music
Right ? It's samples not a remix.
Christopher Arguelles
Better then the original. I lived threw it.
Julio Lopez
crazy... i remember hearing this song on my old Zune... time flies
Will H
This song is timeless
Ricky Rackz
Me: Mom can I buy this MGMT cd?
Mom: No, we got MGMT cd at home
Racinette
@Drew Lanzarini you bring shame to your family