The band formed when the three founding members were at art school in Brighton. In 2016, the band released their first self-titled EP via Cannibal Hymns. In 2018, they released their self-titled debut album.
In 2020, the band released their follow-up album So When You Gonna...
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KIDS
Dream Wife Lyrics
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Hoping that someone would recognize you
And then we stood outside for hours and hours
But nobody could recognize you
And then we took off our shoes and we took off our clothes
And we jumped into the lake
This was never a mistake
I welcomed you into my arms
And you welcomed me into your heart
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like these days will never end
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
We drove to upstate New York looking for your father's grave
We drove there all the way and it took hours and hours
We passed your old neighborhood and your old house too
And that tree that you fell out of as a kid
And then we finally found it and there was a super mall instead
So we laughed off our heads, we laughed off our heads
I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like these days will never end
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
And then you said away
But I guessed you'll come back to stay
Our phases, never just a phase
We all change in so many ways
And the phases, never just a phase
And we change in so many ways
And the phases, never just a phase
And we change, yes we change
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
These will never end
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
But I don't wanna be anywhere else
Dream Wife's song "Kids" is a nostalgic reflection on growing up and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. The first verse describes standing outside of a bank that the singer's friend once robbed, hoping that someone would recognize them. However, despite standing there for hours, no one recognized them. The second verse describes driving to upstate New York to look for the friend's father's grave, only to find a super mall in its place. Despite the disappointment, they laughed it off and continued their journey together. The chorus repeats the lines "I do wanna be here, and I don't wanna go," emphasizing the importance of being present and enjoying the moment with loved ones. The song ends with the acknowledgement that people change, but their friendship will endure.
The lyrics of "Kids" evoke a feeling of longing for simpler times and the innocence of youth. The image of jumping into a lake and the reference to the tree the friend fell out of as a kid illustrate the carefree and adventurous nature of childhood. The search for the father's grave and the memory of the bank robbery demonstrate the darker and more complex aspects of growing up. The repeated refrain of "these days will never end" emphasizes the desire to hold onto the moments spent with close friends and the knowledge that eventually, things will change.
Line by Line Meaning
We stood outside the bank you once robbed
We stood outside the bank where you committed a robbery in the past.
Hoping that someone would recognize you
We wished someone would realize that you are the person who committed the robbery.
And then we stood outside for hours and hours
We spent a very long time outside the bank.
But nobody could recognize you
No one could identify you as the person who committed the robbery.
And then we took off our shoes and we took off our clothes
We removed our shoes and clothes.
And we jumped into the lake
We dived into the water of the lake.
This was never a mistake
This wasn't a bad decision.
No, this was never a mistake
No, it wasn't a bad decision.
I welcomed you into my arms
I hugged you warmly.
And you welcomed me into your heart
You accepted me into your life.
And I do wanna be here
I want to be here right now.
And I don't wanna go
I don't want to leave this place.
I'm talking to my best friend
I'm conversing with my closest confidant.
And we're talking like these days will never end
We're conversing as if nothing could ever interrupt our friendship.
We drove to upstate New York looking for your father's grave
We went on a trip to find your late father's burial site in northern New York.
We drove there all the way and it took hours and hours
We spent many hours driving there.
We passed your old neighborhood and your old house too
We drove through your former community and also past your former house.
And that tree that you fell out of as a kid
We saw the tree that you once fell from as a child.
And then we finally found it and there was a super mall instead
When we eventually found the graveyard, there was a huge shopping center in its place.
So we laughed off our heads, we laughed off our heads
We laughed uncontrollably, almost to the point of insanity.
And then you said away
You said goodbye and left.
But I guessed you'll come back to stay
But I believed you'd return for a long visit.
Our phases, never just a phase
Our life stages are not simply temporary or fleeting.
We all change in so many ways
We all transform ourselves in various ways.
And the phases, never just a phase
Our life stages aren't merely minor and temporary.
And we change in so many ways
We all transform ourselves in various ways.
And the phases, never just a phase
Our life stages aren't just something we go through and leave behind.
And we change, yes we change
We all experience transformations in our lives.
These days will never end
These wonderful times will never come to an end.
But I don't wanna be anywhere else
There's nowhere else I'd rather be right now.
Writer(s): Alice Gough, Rakel Leifsdottir, Isabella Podpadec
Contributed by Reagan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juanitabuilescastano8299
Lyrics :
We stood outside the bank you once robbed
Hoping that someone would recognize you
And then we stood outside for hours and hours
But nobody could recognize you
And then we took off our shoes and we took off our clothes
And we jumped into the lake
This was never a mistake
No, this was never a mistake
I welcomed you into my arms
And you welcomed me into your heart
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like these days will never end
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
We drove to upstate New York looking for your father's grave
We drove there all the way and it took hours and hours
We passed your old neighborhood and your old house too
And that tree that you fell out of as a kid
And then we finally found it and there was a super mall instead
So we laughed off our heads, we laughed off our heads
I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like these days will never end
I'm talking to my best friend
And we're talking like
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
And then you said away
But I guessed you'll come back to stay
Our phases, never just a phase
We all change in so many ways
And the phases, never just a phase
And we change in so many ways
And the phases, never just a phase
And we change, yes we change
These days will never end
These days will never end
These days will never end
These will never end
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
And I do wanna be here
And I don't wanna go
But I don't wanna be anywhere else
@CandyBarRobot
I don't remember this episode of power-puff girls... but I like it
@depressioncherries
I'm living for this video's colour palette
@CelticMisfit
What an awesome guitar arrangement and tone! Love it!
@reidc3396
I wish songs like this one would be in the top 10 charts these days, but that hasn't happened for 20 years sadly π’
@gingerarnie824
there is a few reasons why
@magus2000
Great music!! keep up the good work. Best wishes from Mexico!!
@BillyBlob
Great song and an amazing debut album! Thanks, Dream Wife.
@Kaalyn_HOW
Love everything about this. The energy had me near laughing bc they looked like they were both hella annoyed but mostly having way too much fun. LOVED.
@Zeal808
Saw them live. Awesome!
@sarahrogers8108
Now this song will be in my head for the rest of the day. And I'll enjoy it over and over and over.