Kids
Kshmr Lyrics

In Kshmr's song "Kids," the lyrics describe the childlike nature of humanity and how we often act impulsively, without considering the potential consequences of our actions. The opening lines of the song set the tone, describing a young child crawling on their knees, making their mother proud, but whose voice is too loud. The following lines suggest that the child is too busy enjoying the present moment to think about the future - "We like to watch you laughing, picking insects off of plants, no time to think of consequences."

The chorus urges listeners to "control yourself" and "take only what you need" from life, instead of giving in to our base desires and impulses. Kshmr implies that humanity forms a "family of trees wanting to be haunted," suggesting that we all crave a deeper connection to the world around us, but too often indulge in self-destructive behavior.

The bridge of the song shifts focus to the idea of birth and death. Kshmr sings, "The water is warm, but it's sending me shivers, a baby is born, crying out for attention." The juxtaposition of warm water and shivers suggests that life is simultaneously comfortable and unsettling. The newborn baby crying out for attention represents the start of a new life and the potential for growth and change. However, the line "the memories fade, like looking through a fogged mirror" implies that the past is not always clear, and our past experiences can become hazy and distant over time.