Kids of 88 are a Psychedelic New Wave duo from Auckland, New Zealand signed… Read Full Bio ↴Kids of 88 are a Psychedelic New Wave duo from Auckland, New Zealand signed to independent label Dryden Street. Formed in 2008 by friends of ten years Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy, Kids of 88 are best known for their single My House which reached number one on the RIANZ charts. Their new single, Just A Little Bit, debuted at #13 on the chart. They released their first album entitled "Sugarpills" on August 16, 2010. They describe their music as a cross between a late 80s police drama intro theme and a sophisticated super hussy. Arts and McCarthy are both somewhat elusive and do not give many interviews, but it is known that the two have been best friends for ten years. They attended St Peter's College in Auckland where they first formed the band Incursa and they ended up winning the 2004 Smokefree Rockquest. Sharing a passion for music, they then decided to become professional musicians. Both McCarthy and Arts were in a band named Cap Gun Hero before KO88, and McCarthy was also a member of Goodnight Nurse.

Everybody Knows
Kids of 88 Lyrics

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Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
I'm yours
Everywhere I go
Yeah, they all know
Everywhere I go

I shout it out to the world

I never knew a love like this could exist
Till your whip shook my bones
(I never knew a love like this)
I never ever felt such bliss
Couldn't this give me life with a kiss
(I never ever felt like this)
Looking for release, walk the streets
Sink your teeth, found myself in your sheets
(I knew that we were both like this)
Who would have believed
Got some tricks up your sleeve
And I know that I'm never gonna leave
That's because

Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
I'm yours
Everywhere I go
Yeah, they all know
Everywhere I go
I shout it out to the world

Rip it, pull it twice, see the light
Take the pain scream and shout, call my name
(I never knew a love like this)
Put me to the test, make it hurt
You're the best, twist and turn
I'm impressed
(I never ever felt like this)
Look me in the eyes
See the love through the leather
Make me worse, make me better
(I knew that we were both like this)
Get me all I need, I'm your slave, take the lead
And you know that I'm never gonna leave
That's because

Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
I'm yours
Everywhere I go
Yeah, they all know
Everywhere I go
I shout it out to the world

Let it know what it means
Make me hurt, make me bleed
Oh, God, I feel it coming on
And I want you to know
Just how far I can go
I've needed this for so long

I never knew a love like this could exist
Till your whip shook my bones
(I feel it coming on)
Who would have believed
Got some tricks up your sleeve
And I know that I'm never gonna leave
That's because

Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
I'm yours
Everywhere I go
Yeah, they all know
Everywhere I go
I shout it out to the world

Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
I'm yours
Everywhere I go
yeah, they all know

Everywhere I go
I shout it out to the world

Overall Meaning

The song “Everybody Knows” by Kids of 88 is a bold and provocative exploration of a BDSM relationship. The lyrics describe the intense physical and emotional connection between two people engaged in this kind of erotic power play. The singer begins by asserting that “everybody knows” they belong to their partner, expressing a sense of ownership and possession. Their love is all-consuming and pervasive, as symbolized by the repeated refrain of “everywhere I go.” The singer revels in the pleasure and pain of their relationship, declaring that they’ve “never felt such bliss” and that their partner holds “tricks up [their] sleeve” that keep them captivated.

The lyrics also reveal a sense of vulnerability and submission on the part of the singer. They describe being “made worse” and “made better” by their partner, affirming their willingness to be put to the test and “take the pain.” At the same time, the singer acknowledges that this kind of love is not widely understood or accepted, as suggested by the slightly defensive repetition of “everybody knows.” However, the singer makes no apologies for their passion and desire, declaring that they’ve “needed this for so long” and that they won’t ever leave their partner. Overall, “Everybody Knows” is a daring and explicit exploration of a taboo topic that challenges listeners to confront their own assumptions and judgments about sexuality and intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody knows
There is common knowledge that cannot be denied or ignored

I'm yours
I belong to you, completely and without reservation

Everywhere I go
Wherever I travel or exist, my connection to you remains constant

Yeah, they all know
Others are aware of the deep bond we share

I shout it out to the world
I proclaim our love and commitment openly and loudly

I never knew a love like this could exist
I did not believe it was possible to experience such intense emotions and connection

Till your whip shook my bones
It was not until I experienced the physical sensations of pain and pleasure, under your control, that I truly understood love

I never ever felt such bliss
Previously, I had not experienced such intense and overwhelming happiness

Couldn't this give me life with a kiss
This love is so fulfilling that even a simple kiss has the power to rejuvenate and energize me

Looking for release, walk the streets
I was searching for something to free me from my mundane existence and took to wandering aimlessly

Sink your teeth, found myself in your sheets
I gave into my carnal desires and submitted to your seduction, finding myself in your bed

Who would have believed
It is incredible and almost unbelievable that I have found love in such a unique and unconventional manner

Got some tricks up your sleeve
You have many secrets and are always full of surprises

And I know that I'm never gonna leave
I am fully committed and devoted to you, and have no intention of ever leaving

Rip it, pull it twice, see the light
You push me to my limits, physically and mentally, in order to experience the ultimate pleasure

Take the pain scream and shout, call my name
I am willing to endure any amount of pain if it means being close to you, and will cry out your name in ecstasy

Put me to the test, make it hurt
Challenge me to my limits, and do not hold back on inflicting physical pain

You're the best, twist and turn
You are a master at causing pain and pleasure, in the most unexpected and delightful ways

I'm impressed
I am amazed and awed by your skills, and impressed by the level of trust and devotion between us

Look me in the eyes
Make a deep and meaningful connection with me through your gaze

See the love through the leather
Despite the physical barriers between us, our love and intensity shines through

Make me worse, make me better
By causing me pain and heartache, you also make me stronger and more appreciative of our love

Get me all I need, I'm your slave, take the lead
I am willing to do anything to please you and satisfy your needs, and am happy to let you take control

Let it know what it means
Express the true depth and meaning of our love

Make me hurt, make me bleed
Push me to my physical limits and cause me to bleed, if necessary, for the sake of our love

Oh, God, I feel it coming on
I am overcome with emotion, and feel a rush of passion and desire

And I want you to know
I need you to understand the intensity and depth of my feelings, and how much you mean to me

Just how far I can go
I am willing to go to great lengths and endure any amount of pain or sacrifice for our love

I've needed this for so long
I have been searching for a love like this for a long time, and am grateful to have finally found it

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