KIDS
Joel Turner Lyrics

These kids trapped in a struggle and
These young people are stuck in a difficult situation and are struggling to get out of it. They feel trapped and helpless.

No where to head at night
They don't have a safe place to go or a home to call their own.

A head full of trouble is all they're getting
Their minds are filled with problems and worries, and they don't seem to be getting any relief.

And nobody knows the suffering they go through
Their pain and difficulties are often hidden from others.

And you wouldn't believe 'em if they told you
Their stories and struggles are often dismissed or not taken seriously by those around them.

So many songs, so many times
There have been many songs written about the struggles of young people.

The world had to hear so many rhymes
These songs have been heard by many, but the problems they address still persist.

About how life is for strugglers
The songs focus on the difficulties faced by those who are struggling.

Minority groups, kids with single mothers
The struggles faced by these particular groups are often highlighted in the songs.

Young homies turn hustlers, stealing for money
Some young people turn to illegal activities to try and make money and survive.

It's kinda funny how the crime rate is so high
The irony and tragedy of the high crime rate is highlighted.

In suburbs where family ties are low, 'n suicides on the rise
The lack of family support and connections in certain areas can contribute to a rise in depression and suicide rates.

Oh why, so many die cause in their eyes
Young people often feel hopeless and believe that death is the only way out of their situation.

The mistake they made, cant be erased the only way
They may feel like they've done something unforgivable and there's no way to make it right.

out is to take their life
They feel like suicide is the only option left to them.

And if they don't do it sudden then they'll do it slowly
They may turn to drugs and slowly destroy themselves if they don't act on their suicidal thoughts immediately.

Polluting themselves with drugs, because they on this world lonely
Some young people use drugs to try and escape the emotional pain caused by their loneliness and isolation.

So we as a nation just class 'em as a waste of space
Society often dismisses and devalues these struggling young people instead of helping them.

And if they don't help the economy then strip 'em naked
If they can't contribute to society in a certain way, they're seen as useless and stripped of their dignity.

Put 'em on the streets 'n make sure the police hate 'em
They're often treated unfairly and unjustly by those in positions of authority.

And feed the public phony information on the evening news
The media often portrays young people in a certain way that perpetuates negative stereotypes.

Kids may bomb police stations, to get at the boys in blue
Some young people may resort to violence in response to the mistreatment they receive from law enforcement.

This song goes out to the whole justice system
The song is addressing the flaws and failings of the justice system and how it treats young people.

Instead of listening to the kids with the problems
The justice system often ignores the voices and needs of those it's meant to serve.

They just tick them off more
By not addressing their issues and concerns, the system only makes things worse for these young people.

Until these kids in prison or dead before they twenty four
The system often leads to young people being incarcerated or worse, dying, before they even have a chance to really live their lives.

You probably heard the news about the 14 year old kid
The song references a specific tragic event that made the news.

Who went to Woodridge to get a stick but got his neck slit
The young person was killed in a violent and senseless way.

What you'll expect in, the situation that he was facing
Given the circumstances and difficulties he was dealing with, his actions are somewhat understandable.

With all of these expectations he just wanted to get wasted
He turned to drugs as a way to escape and cope with his problems.

But the mistake he made was fatal
His drug use and involvement in dangerous activity led to his death.

What about my mate who put a rope around his neck
The song references another tragic suicide.

But he choked to death instead cause the fall never broke his neck
The young person's death was not quick, and he suffered greatly.

See both of them, were trapped in a struggle none of us could comprehend
The song acknowledges that the problems faced by these young people are difficult for others to fully understand.

The younger was in need of weed, the other had problems with his head
The two young people had different issues and struggles, but both were overwhelmed by them.

Now they're both dead, and the same thing happens time 'n time again
Tragically, the same kind of incidents continue to occur far too often.

Kids dying all the time 'n leave us asking why my friend
The loss of these young lives is a tragedy that leaves us questioning and grieving.

And then there is those who run away from home
Some young people feel like they have no choice but to run away from their homes and families.

Live on the streets 'n chrome
They may end up living on the streets and using drugs as a way to survive.

Can't deal with the pain of the world so they get stoned
Using drugs provides an escape from the emotional pain and difficulties they're facing.

Sit in a zone, become known as the local drones
They may feel like they're just going through the motions, disconnected and hopeless.

With low vocal tones, they communicate with hopeless groans
Their voices and feelings are often ignored or dismissed, leading to a sense of hopelessness.

And nobody knows they came from broken homes
Their struggles are often linked to family and home environments that are unstable or unhealthy.

Plus to us they're just emotionless clones
Society tends to dehumanize and stereotype these young people, seeing them as lacking in emotion or individuality.

And the pain plagues their brains they can't maintain healthy lives
Their emotional pain and struggles make it difficult to lead healthy, functional lives.

Change is all but easy, a life of crime is all but nice
Breaking out of these patterns and cycles is difficult, and often leads to dangerous or illegal behavior.

Plus life isn't worth living unless ya given the chance to fight
Young people need support, resources, and opportunities in order to have a chance at a fulfilling life.

Drugs might not be the answer, but who knows wrong from right
The desperate circumstances these young people face often make it hard to know what choices are truly right or wrong.

When ya parents drinks 2 whole bottles
The song references how parental substance abuse can exacerbate already difficult situations.

'n puts the hose in the coke bottle,
The image highlights the lengths to which some people will go to try and escape through drugs.

A lot of the time, kids don't know any different
Young people who grow up in these environments often don't have any context outside of them to compare to.

It's like they losing their minds, cant get a hold of their visions
Their struggles and experiences can make it difficult to see a path forward or a way out of their situation.

Think they're doing just fine, but they still in the struggle
Young people may not always be aware of how much their struggles are affecting them and their choices.

Yeah the kids of this time, in a whole lot of trouble
The song acknowledges the dire circumstances many young people are facing today.

If you in trouble, jump over that puddle
The song encourages young people to try and find a way out of their struggles, no matter how difficult it may be.

Some where out there someone really loves you
The song highlights that there are people who care and want to help, even if it doesn't always seem like it.

Loves you like you never been loved, yeah
These people may offer a kind of love and support that these young people have never experienced before.

Loves you like you've never been loved
This love may be transformative and offer hope for a better future.

Don't know where that they're heading, no
These young people often feel lost and uncertain about their future.

And nobody knows
Their struggles and pain often go unnoticed and ignored by those around them.

Nobody knows
This repetition emphasizes how isolated and alone these young people can be in their struggles.