Happy Kids
John De Sohn Lyrics
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Them happy kids, them happy kids?
When we were better, but in our memories
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Oh, take me back to the days
We were dancing in the streets going insane
We had no money, had no name
Do you remember when we used to be
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
When we were better, but in our memories
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Oh, take me back into the streets
Where I met the cutest girl I've ever seen
We fell in love at seventeen
And got my heart broken when she had to leave
Do you remember when we used to be
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
When we were better, but in our memories
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember when we used to be
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
When we were better, but in our memories
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember when we used to be
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
When we were better, but in our memories
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
Do you remember?
We are happy kids, them happy kids
In John De Sohn's song "Happy Kids," he reminisces about a time in his life when he was carefree and happy, during his childhood and early adulthood. The opening lyrics, "Do you remember when we used to be, them happy kids, them happy kids?" sets the tone for the whole song. He is nostalgic for a time in his life when everything seemed simpler and more innocent.
The chorus repeats the same lyrics but with a slightly different twist. "When we were better, but in our memories, we are happy kids, them happy kids." This line suggests that while he knows that he and his friends and loved ones were not necessarily better people or happier during this time in their lives, in their memories, they always feel like they were happier and better people.
The second verse tells a story of falling in love at seventeen and then having his heartbroken when that person had to leave. It further emphasizes the theme of nostalgia and how he remembers this time in his life with fondness, even though it wasn't always perfect.
Overall, "Happy Kids" is a song that celebrates youthful exuberance, carefree days, and the power of memory to color our perceptions of the past. It's a song about longing for a time in our lives when everything seemed simpler, more joyful, and full of possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when we used to be
Do you recall the time when we were
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
Those joyful children, those joyful children?
When we were better, but in our memories
When we were happier, but only in our recollections
We are happy kids, them happy kids
We remain cheerful children, those cheerful children
Oh, take me back to the days
Oh, return me to the times
We were dancing in the streets going insane
We were dancing crazily in the streets
We had no money, had no name
We lacked wealth and recognition
But I knew that you and I would never change
But I had confidence that you and I would stay the same
Do you remember?
Do you recall?
Oh, take me back into the streets
Oh, bring me back to the streets
Where I met the cutest girl I've ever seen
Where I encountered the most adorable girl I've ever laid eyes on
We fell in love at seventeen
We fell in love when we were seventeen
And got my heart broken when she had to leave
And had my heart shattered when she departed
Do you remember when we used to be
Do you recall the time when we were
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
Those joyful children, those joyful children?
When we were better, but in our memories
When we were happier, but only in our recollections
We are happy kids, them happy kids
We remain cheerful children, those cheerful children
Do you remember?
Do you recall?
Do you remember when we used to be
Do you recall the time when we were
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
Those joyful children, those joyful children?
When we were better, but in our memories
When we were happier, but only in our recollections
We are happy kids, them happy kids
We remain cheerful children, those cheerful children
Do you remember?
Do you recall?
Do you remember when we used to be
Do you recall the time when we were
Them happy kids, them happy kids?
Those joyful children, those joyful children?
When we were better, but in our memories
When we were happier, but only in our recollections
We are happy kids, them happy kids
We remain cheerful children, those cheerful children
Do you remember?
Do you recall?
Writer(s): Bjoern Johnsson, Magnus Hagen Clausen, Erik Fjeld, Thomas Pedersen
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NewMelody
I want you to be happier β€οΈ
@dhatripandit8288
Touched
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@inoutlove.09
i tooπππ
@valientesantanina5898
listening to this in the midst of COVID-19 hits different, such a nostalgic feelings. I hope that this global nightmare that we're facing in will end sooner. keep safe everyone and God bless y'allπ
@sanban.k.j.11.01
Who feels like the starting "Do you remember" line feels jst like "Timber" songπ
@NewMelody
Sanban Kjanaz It definitely does π
@sanban.k.j.11.01
Heheπ Yea #loveit