We Are
Kids In The Way Lyrics
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It seems the times of our lives have all come and gone,
But we know better. We've just begun.
We are, we are, the kids in the way.
You can't hold us down,
Oh no, you can't hold us down.
They think their answers to This life will satisfy our needs.
We are so different. We are another breed.
There's nothing you can do or say,
To make us choose another way. There's nothing you can do or say,
To make us go away.
The lyrics of Kids In The Way's song "We Are" explore the themes of youth, rebellion, and non-conformity. The opening lines "We're on the edge of our youth, the days are getting long. It seems the times of our lives have all come and gone, But we know better. We've just begun" convey a sense of restlessness and impatience that is common among young people. They feel as though time is passing them by and they need to make the most of the present moment.
The chorus "We are, we are, the kids in the way. You can't hold us down, Oh no, you can't hold us down" is a defiant statement of individuality. The band members assert that they cannot be controlled or defined by society’s expectations of them. They want to be seen as unique individuals who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd.
The lyrics "This world it tells us what to do. It tells us who to be. They think their answers to This life will satisfy our needs. We are so different. We are another breed" express the band's rejection of conformity and the mainstream. They feel that society's standards and rules are limiting and do not reflect their true selves. They want to be seen as unique individuals who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd.
Overall, "We Are" is a song that challenges the norms and expectations that society places upon young people. It encourages listeners to embrace their individuality, reject conformity, and make their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're on the edge of our youth, the days are getting long.
We are approaching the end of our adolescent years, and each day seems unbearably long.
It seems the times of our lives have all come and gone,
It feels like we've already experienced everything life has to offer.
But we know better. We’ve just begun.
Despite our young age and limited life experiences, we are confident that we have only just started our journey.
We are, we are, the kids in the way.
We are the youth, the next generation, and we are determined to carve a path for ourselves.
You can't hold us down, Oh no, you can't hold us down.
We will not allow anyone or anything to limit our potential or hold us back from achieving our dreams.
This world it tells us what to do. It tells us who to be.
Society and norms dictate what is expected of us, and we feel like we don't have much choice in deciding our own destiny.
They think their answers to This life will satisfy our needs.
The older generations believe they have all the answers and that what they offer will fulfill our desires.
We are so different. We are another breed.
Despite the expectations put on us, we are unique individuals with our own thoughts and ideas, set apart from the rest.
There's nothing you can do or say, To make us choose another way.
No matter what others say or do, we are determined to follow our own path and not be persuaded otherwise.
There's nothing you can do or say, To make us go away.
We won't give up or disappear, no matter how much is thrown our way. We are here to stay.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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J J
Used to work their shows in Orlando at The Last Wave Club... That was YEARS ago. Now, I'm 35 and coming back to listen ... still love them.
ShartLord
AMEN
Danielle Dee
I still frickin love this song! I think it's held up so damn well!!!
JesiPuff93
*trips skateboarder, takes skateboard, chucks it* WE ARE THE KIDS IN THE WAY lol cracks me up every time XD
big sway
Thank you for the awesome memories! This is part of the soundtrack of college.
dingus808
Any band with a song that says the band's name RULES.
KristeeeeenS
Saw them live. GREAT. <3
RhetoricReader
i wish they were at Creation Fest this year, itd be awesome to see em in concert :D
steven hahn
WOO THAT IS MY UNCLE ON THE DRUMBS THEY USED TO PLAY AND PRACTIC NEXT TO MY HOUSE WE WOULD PLAY I EVEN MET EVERYONE!
Jason Stout
steven hahn sure he is