No longer wanted to be constrained by the French music industry and only writing in their native tongue they set about creating the melodies and attempting to overcome the language barrier but as if by some divine intervention, a mysterious English cyber svengali swooping in to save the day and provide the lyrics the band sought after. They do not know his identity but virtual introductions have been made and Brice now works together with ‘The Englishman’ using cyberspace as their rehearsal room.
Tell Me What You Want
If the Kids Lyrics
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We've never met before
Wait, I don't want to step out
Get me another drink
Want to know what I think
I think this party is shit
And I want to go home
Why am I hearing your voice
Over this music's so loud
And I can't see the crowd
Only your lovely face
Did you talk to my soul
When you looked at my tits
And your answer is yes
Tell me what you want
Why don't you follow me home
Let's get out of this place
Growing shadows appear
Upon your lovely face
There's a taste on my tongue
There's a bug in my drink
I see bats when I blink
Tell me what you want
Where the hell is he gone
And what's the point of this song
I've been selling my soul
Just to see his face
But the bloke is a joke
And his love is a ghost
So I'm hitting on you
Tell me what you want
Where the hell is he gone
And what's the point of this song
I've been selling my soul
Just to see his face
But the bloke is a joke
And his love is a ghost
So I'm hitting on you
Tell me what you want
The song "Tell Me What You Want" by If the Kids depicts a party scenario where the singer is frustrated with the crowd and wants to go home. In the first verse, the singer seems to be talking to someone who they do not know, asking for another drink, and expressing their distaste towards the party. The chorus consists of the singer asking the person they are talking to, "Tell me what you want."
In the second verse, the singer is trying to figure out why they can only hear the person's voice over the loud music and see only their face amidst the crowd. The person is asked if they talked to the singer's soul when they looked at their chest, and the answer is yes. In a heated moment, the person asks the singer to follow them home and get out of the party. The singer senses something is not right with a taste in their mouth and a bug in their drink, and they see bats when they blink.
Finally, in the last verse, the singer is looking for someone who seems to have disappeared. They feel like they have been selling their soul to see his face and realize later that the person is a joke, and their love is a ghost. The singer ends up hitting on the person they were previously talking to, asking them again, "Tell me what you want."
Overall, the song portrays a party scenario that gets intense and is full of uncertainties, leading to the singer questioning everything around them and searching for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you talking about
I am confused by what you are saying
We've never met before
I do not know you
Wait, I don't want to step out
I want to stay where I am
Get me another drink
I want more to drink
Want to know what I think
I would like to share my opinion
I think this party is shit
I do not like this party
And I want to go home
I would like to leave this place and return to my home
Why am I hearing your voice
I am confused as to why I am hearing your voice
Over this music's so loud
The music is very loud
And I can't see the crowd
I am unable to see the crowd of people around me
Only your lovely face
I can only see your beautiful face
Did you talk to my soul
Did you speak to me in a deep, meaningful way?
When you looked at my tits
When you looked at my chest
And your answer is yes
Your response was positive
Why don't you follow me home
Would you like to come home with me?
Let's get out of this place
Let us leave this location
Growing shadows appear
Shadows are becoming more prominent
Upon your lovely face
I notice the shadows on your beautiful face
There's a taste on my tongue
I sense a flavor in my mouth
There's a bug in my drink
There is an insect in my beverage
I see bats when I blink
I see flying mammals when I close my eyes
Where the hell is he gone
I am wondering where he has disappeared to
And what's the point of this song
I am unsure of the purpose of this music
I've been selling my soul
I have been making sacrifices for love
Just to see his face
Only to catch a glimpse of him
But the bloke is a joke
He is not serious and cannot be taken seriously
And his love is a ghost
He is not truly in love with me
So I'm hitting on you
I am trying to flirt with you
Tell me what you want
Please, let me know what you desire
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alejandra S de Barcena
Love it, the voices and the lyrics. My favorite song is Life is now that I first hear in the tv advert Joy of pink of Lacoste. I am sad that they only have 2 songs, I really enjoy them.
Oliver Lincoln
Every song of theirs is a winner with me!
Eva H
If the kids are MY new fav band aswellllllll <3
triistan_
love it :)
Kornelia Frey
I came here cos of the Nivea flash mob :)
2ihamilton
mine 2! High five! Get the lyrics up and some albums released!:) ♀♀
Miguel Arcanjo
The World must know this song. And This band.
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pierrowww
thanks to nivea me too :-) what a nice song !!!
Hannah McGarden
In fact, they have 5 songs, Life is now, Tell me what you want, Set you free, Walk away, and Dog eats your face.