New Kid
Finch Lyrics


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I'm on my way back home
I lost my way
I've gone astray
I'm on my way back home
They'll let me in, from the cold.

'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, one day we will meet again

I'm sheltered here, in my wings
And I won't forget, you're everything
In your heart, is where I live
That's alright, you are alive

'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again

Said I'm alright
And now
Said I'm alright...

'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again




I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Finch's song New Kid seem to be about someone who has lost their way but has found their way back home with the help of others. The first few lines, "I'm on my way back home, I lost my way, I've gone astray," show that the person had been wandering and unsure of themselves, but they are now heading back to a place of familiarity and comfort. The line "they'll let me in, from the cold" implies that the person was out in the open and exposed, but now they have found refuge with others who have taken them in.


The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is "I'm the new kid, like everybody, 'cause everybody lives again, I'm in my new skin, safe in knowing that one day we will meet again." This can be interpreted in a few different ways. One possibility is that the person has been through a transformation and has emerged as a new version of themselves. They are like the "new kid," but so is everyone else because they are constantly evolving and changing. The line "everybody lives again" could refer to the idea that life is cyclical and that no matter what happens, we always have new opportunities to start over. The phrase "in my new skin" could be a metaphor for the person feeling comfortable and confident with their new self. The last line, "safe in knowing that one day we will meet again," suggests that even though life is always changing, there are some things that remain constant, like the connection between people.


The rest of the song seems to be about the person feeling sheltered and protected by those around them. They won't forget the people who have helped them find their way back home, and they feel like they are living in the hearts of others. The final lines, "said I'm alright and now, said I'm alright..." could be a way of the person reassuring themselves that they are okay, and that they will continue to be okay as long as they have the support of those around them.


Overall, the song seems to be about the idea of finding your way back to where you belong and feeling supported by others along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on my way back home
After losing my direction and straying off the path, I am headed back home.


I've gone astray
I've wandered off course and have deviated from my intended path.


They'll let me in, from the cold.
The people at home will give me warmth and welcome me back from my cold and lonely journey.


'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
Being the new kid is a common experience that most people go through at some point.


'Cause everybody lives again
Everyone has the chance to start anew and live again, regardless of their past experiences.


I'm in my new skin
I am trying to create a new identity and leave my old self behind.


Safe in knowing, one day we will meet again
I take comfort in the idea that someday, we will all come together again.


I'm sheltered here, in my wings
I have found a safe space where I can develop and grow.


And I won't forget, you're everything
I will always remember the people and experiences that helped shape me into the person I am today.


In your heart, is where I live
The love and kindness of others stays with me and affects who I am as a person.


That's alright, you are alive
It's okay to make mistakes and go through tough times, because the most important thing is that you are alive and moving forward.


Said I'm alright
I am doing okay and can handle whatever comes my way.


Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again
I have faith that we will cross paths again and be reunited once more.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEJANDRO M. LINARES, ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ LINARES, ALEXANDER PAPPAS, DEREK DOHERTY, NATHAN BARCALOW, RANDY STROHMEYER

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I always got instantly chills when i listen to this song. Love it so much.

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Gil Basque

I loved everything Finch put out but tracks like New Kid and Ender always had me wishing theyd lean more into this more atmospheric experimental space. They're on another level above the rest for me.

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Always reminds me of walking through the city during winter

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