Emily began her acting career in 2007. She made multiple cameo and guest appearances on various programs, including 'Law & Order: SVU', 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent', 'The Big C' and 'The Good Wife'. In 2011, Emily Kinney joined the cast of AMC's 'The Walking Dead', as the recurring character Beth Greene. In 2013, she was promoted to main cast.
Emily Kinney began her music career in 2011, by releasing the EP 'Blue Toothbrush'. She released her second EP, 'Expired Love' in 2013.
Kids
Emily Kinney Lyrics
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We're both alone tonight, tonight
A blue buzz in the dark, a message in my ear,
I'm pulling on my jeans and waiting for you to get here, tonight, tonight
Forget the day you've had, forget the loves you've lived
Oh, you and I are experts at pretending to be kids
Wash off all your grass stains, I'll pull off my shoes
Babies have wrinkles and scars and tear stains,
they're not afraid to cry when they're in pain
Babies and us could be the same
So, tell me all your troubles, just clear out your head
and lets play hide and seek inside my bed
Forget the day you've had, forget the loves you've lived
Oh you and I are famous for pretending to be kids
Wash off all your grass stains, I'll pull off my shoes
Lets love like we're kids, all shiny and new
Shoots and ladders, game of chess, connect the dots upon my neck,
climb the stairs and take a chances
Pretend we're at some high school dance
The night will last and last and last
And kiss me like you're not sure leave my answers
Baby I've never done this before
Forget the day you've had, forget the loves you've lived
Oh you and I are famous for pretending to be kids
Wash off all your grass stains, I'll pull off my shoes
Lets love like we're kids, all shiny and new
The lyrics of Emily Kinney's song "Kids" are about two people who are feeling restless and lonely. They come together and indulge in some harmless fun, pretending to be kids. The song's opening lines "I'm a little bit drunk, you're a little bit stoned, I'm a little bit restless, We're both alone tonight" depict the feelings of two people who want to forget about their day and lose themselves in the moment.
As the lyrics unfold, the singer urges her lover to forget their troubles and pretend to be kids. The underlying theme seems to be about two people trying to escape the complexities of adulthood and enjoy the innocence and simplicity of being children. The verses "Shoots and ladders, game of chess, connect the dots upon my neck, climb the stairs and take chances, Pretend we're at some high school dance" clearly suggest the playful and lighthearted nature of their relationship.
The lyrics also suggest that even as adults, we can learn a lot from babies who are not afraid to show their vulnerability and emotions. The line "Babies have wrinkles and scars and tear stains, they're not afraid to cry when they're in pain, Babies and us could be the same" implies that being vulnerable and open can help us connect with others in a more meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little bit drunk, you're a little bit stoned, I'm a little bit restless,
We're both kinda tipsy and anxious, alone and feeling restless tonight
We're both alone tonight, tonight
Both of us have no one else to spend the night with
A blue buzz in the dark, a message in my ear, I'm pulling on my jeans and waiting for you to get here, tonight, tonight
I hear a message in my ear, feel a buzz, and I'm getting dressed waiting for you to arrive
Forget the day you've had, forget the loves you've lived
Don't think about past experiences, focus on the present moment
Oh, you and I are experts at pretending to be kids
We're good at acting like innocent children
Wash off all your grass stains, I'll pull off my shoes
Let go of anything that you're clinging on to from before, let's start anew
Lets love like we're kids, all shiny and new
Let's love with the innocence and excitement of a new born child
Babies have wrinkles and scars and tear stains, they're not afraid to cry when they're in pain
Even babies have experienced hurt and pain, but they show their emotions openly without fear
Babies and us could be the same
We too can be open and unafraid in displaying our emotions
So, tell me all your troubles, just clear out your head and lets play hide and seek inside my bed
Share all your worries and problems with me, and let's forget them by having fun together
Shoots and ladders, game of chess, connect the dots upon my neck, climb the stairs and take a chances
Let's play games like children do, take risks and have fun
Pretend we're at some high school dance, the night will last and last and last
Let's imagine that we're young and carefree, and make the night last forever
And kiss me like you're not sure leave my answers
Kiss me like you're unsure, and let's enjoy the moment without worrying about the future
Baby I've never done this before
I'm new to this and I'm excited to share this experience with you
Forget the day you've had, forget the loves you've lived
Reiterating the need to forget past experiences and focus on the present
Oh you and I are famous for pretending to be kids, wash off all your grass stains, I'll pull off my shoes
We love to act like children, so let's forget our troubles and have fun together
Lets love like we're kids, all shiny and new
Reinforcing the idea of loving each other in an innocent and childlike manner
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