Kids
Jamie Sloan Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Crawling on your knees toward it
Making momma so proud
But your voice was too loud
We liked to watch you laughing
You picked the insects off plants
No time to think of consequences
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting 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 wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees
The lyrics of Jamie Sloan's song "Kids" are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation, but they are undoubtedly evocative and resonate with listeners. The first verse appears to describe a child who was once carefree and innocent, with a natural curiosity for the world around them. They are now growing up and becoming louder and more aware of the consequences of their actions. The second verse seems to shift focus to more existential themes, with the water being a metaphor for the unknown future that causes fear and trepidation. The mention of a baby crying out for attention and fading memories suggests the cyclical nature of life and the importance of living in the moment, as decisions are constantly being made and shaping our experiences.
The chorus of "Control yourself, take only what you need from it, a family of trees wanting to be haunted" is enigmatic, but perhaps can be interpreted as a call to self-awareness and restraint. We are urged to be mindful of our actions and desires and to take only what we truly need, as humans are only a small part of nature's vast and interconnected system (symbolized by the "family of trees"). The desire to be haunted could represent a fascination with the unknown and unseen, and a recognition of the power of the natural world that we often take for granted.
Overall, "Kids" is a song that speaks to the universal themes of growing up, navigating life's uncertainties, and finding one's place in the world. It encourages listeners to be mindful of their actions and to stay connected with the natural world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a child
The singer is addressing someone who used to be a child
Crawling on your knees toward it
The child was trying to reach something while crawling on their knees
Making momma so proud
The child was making their mother proud
But your voice was too loud
The child was too loud
We liked to watch you laughing
The artist and others enjoyed seeing the child laugh
You picked the insects off plants
The child was picking insects off of plants
No time to think of consequences
The child was not thinking about the consequences of their actions
Control yourself
The artist is telling someone to control themselves
Take only what you need from it
The artist is advising someone to only take what they need from a situation
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
The artist is describing a group of trees that seem to want to be haunted
The water is warm
The water is warm
But it's sending me shivers
But it is still making the artist shiver
A baby is born
A baby has just been born
Crying out for attention
The baby is crying and looking for attention
The memories fade
Memories are fading away
Like looking through a fogged mirror
The memories are hazy and unclear, like looking through a fogged mirror
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
Decisions are made by individuals and cannot be bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
The singer thought that something wouldn't hurt very much
I guess not
But it turns out that it does hurt
Control yourself
The artist is once again advising someone to control themselves
Take only what you need from it
The artist is reiterating the need to only take what is necessary from a situation
A family of trees
The group of trees mentioned earlier in the song
Writer(s): Ben Goldwasser, Andrew Vanwyngarden
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ciara5108
Found this song on snapchat and now it's one of my favorites! 💕
@philedwards896
Rip to everyone who died senselessly in las vegas that dreadful night. We're all kids at heart. Who hurt that boy inside. We all lost... Find that kid inside. Let him know everything will be ok....
@garylang4320
You’re voice is so addictive. Beautiful words linked to create a beautiful song.
@bobovizinhoqueperturba2137
Love that voice!
@leannegreene9347
😍 great cover , am so in love with your voice. It is truly amazing x
@carlosvillamizar16
Best cover!!! Amazing
@JamieSloan
Thank you Carlos, means alot!
@nemophilist2450
i'm going to sleep, this is perfect.
good night and have good dreams, frens.
@JamieSloan
You are perfect! Thank YOU!
@nemophilist2450
omg! hey, your music is really good! ♡♡♡