KIDS
Lady Danville Lyrics
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Crawling on your knees toward him
Making momma so proud
But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
You picking insects off of plants
No time to think of consequences
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees following
Be positive
The water is warm
But it's sending me shivers
A baby is born
Crying out for attention
Memories fade
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Decisions too
Decisions are made
Decisions are made and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
I guess not
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
The song "Kids" by Lady Danville is a piece that deals with the themes of growing up and the decisions and consequences that come with it. The first stanza refers to a child who was once innocent but has grown to be too loud for their own good. The second stanza talks about the pleasure of watching this child in their carefree state, without taking into consideration the impact of their actions. The chorus urges the child to control themselves and take only what is necessary, using the metaphor of a family of trees that wants to be haunted.
The following lines shift focus to the singer's personal experience, where they describe the feeling of being born into a world that demands attention constantly. The next few lines explore the idea of decisions being made and their consequences, and how sometimes those consequences can be painful despite the belief that they wouldn't be. The final stanza repeats the chorus with the words "Control yourself" being repeated suggesting that they believe we need to control ourselves in situations to ensure a positive outcome.
Overall, the song is conveying the idea that as we grow up, we need to control our impulses and take only what is necessary for our well-being while balancing the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a child
In the past, you were young and inexperienced.
Crawling on your knees toward him
You were reliant on someone else and didn't have the ability to stand on your own.
Making momma so proud
Your actions were pleasing to your mother and made her happy.
But your voice is too loud
Your words and actions are now overbearing and unnecessary.
We like to watch you laughing
We enjoy seeing you happy and carefree.
You picking insects off of plants
You are enjoying the simple things in life and finding joy in mundane tasks.
No time to think of consequences
You are living in the moment and not considering the potential outcomes of your actions.
Control yourself
Regain command of your thoughts and actions.
Take only what you need from him
Only accept what is required and refrain from being greedy.
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
A group of individuals desiring or in need of attention and connection.
Be positive
Choose to focus on and promote positivity in all aspects of life.
The water is warm
Although comfortable, something unsettling is present.
But it's sending me shivers
This discomfort is causing fear or unease.
A baby is born
A new life has entered the world.
Crying out for attention
This new life is in need of love and care from others.
Memories fade
Recollections from the past become more and more vague over time.
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Similar to trying to see a reflection through a blurry surface.
Decisions too
Choices made and their consequences also become less clear over time.
Decisions are made
Actions have consequences that cannot be undone.
Decisions are made and not bought
Choices cannot be purchased - they must be made independently.
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
A decision made with the expectation of little pain or regret.
I guess not
This decision has caused more harm or discomfort than anticipated.
A family of trees following
A group of individuals or entities being influenced by others rather than acting on their own accord.
Take only what you need from him
Remain self-controlled and avoid being wasteful or greedy.
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
A group of individuals seeking deeper connections with others and perhaps even a sense of spookiness or intrigue.
Control yourself
Maintain self-restraint and avoid impulsive or damaging behaviors.
Take only what you need from him
Refrain from being greedy and take only what is necessary for your own sustenance or survival.
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
A grouping of individuals that is craving deeper connection through shared experiences or emotions, possibly embodied in a sense of eeriness or mystery.
Control yourself
Resist the urge to act impulsively or sporadically by maintaining self-regulation.
Take only what you need from him
Do not take more than necessary, and try to exhibit moderation in your behavior and interactions.
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
A group of individuals that is seeking to create a strong sense of community and camaraderie based in shared experiences and feelings.
Control yourself
Focus on exercising self-discipline and not giving in to immediate or impulsive desires.
Take only what you need from him
Try to exhibit restraint when taking from others, and only take what is necessary for your own wellbeing or that of those around you.
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
This could represent a desire for a stronger sense of connection or meaning in life, possibly through shared experiences or feelings of the eerie or unknown.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.