Anthem
Kid.Darkness Lyrics

It's a new day
Starting fresh

But it all feels old
Despite the new day, it feels like nothing has changed

It's a good life
Life is generally good for most people

That's what I'm told
This is what people are told by others

But every day, it all just feels the same
Despite life being good, it still feels repetitive and unfulfilling

And my high school
Referring to personal experience in high school

It felt more to me
His personal perception of high school differed from others' perception

Like a jail cell
High school felt like a prison to him

A penitentiary
Referring to the harsh environment of high school

My time spent there it only made me see
The time spent in high school led to a realization

That I don't ever wanna be like you
He aspires to be different from others

I don't wanna do the things you do
He doesn't want to follow the same path as others

I'm never gonna hear the words you say
He doesn't care for the opinions of others

And I don't ever wanna
Continuing to emphasize his desire to be different

I don't ever wanna be you
He doesn't want to be like other people

Don't wanna be just like you
He doesn't want to follow the same path as others

What I'm sayin' is
Clarifying his previous statements

This is the anthem
The following is a message for those who feel the same way

Throw all your hands up
Show your support/determination for being different

You don't wanna be you
Encouraging people to aspire for more and not settle

Go to college
A societal expectation to pursue higher education

A university
Another option for higher education

Get a real job
Society's definition of a successful future

That's what they said to me
This is the typical advice given by others

But I could never live the way they want
Rejecting societal expectations

I'm gonna get by
Will make do with what they have

And just do my time
Will continue on their own path

Out of step while
Doing things differently from the norm

They all get in line
Following societal expectations

I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind
Acknowledging that he isn't the biggest challenge to societal norms, but is still a challenge

Do you really wanna to be like them?
Asking others to genuinely consider if they want to follow societal norms

Do you really wanna be another trend?
Asking others to consider if they want to follow the same path as others

Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
Asking others to consider if they want to follow societal expectations

Shake it once that's fine
Alluding to a sexual joke

Shake it twice that's okay
Alluding to a sexual joke

Shake it three times
Alluding to a sexual joke

Your playin' with your self again
Alluding to masturbation

Now you can feel me
Acknowledgement that the message is being conveyed

Sing if you're with me
Asking listeners to show their support

Another loser anthem
Embracing the label of 'loser' as a badge of honor

(Wahoo)
Ad-lib to emphasize the previous line