He recorded his music in his bedroom and put it up online and is now a YouTube sensation with tens of thousands of followers.
The Voice AU is his chance to take his music out of the bedroom and into a bigger stage.
KIDS
Lakyn Heperi Lyrics
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Crawling on your knees toward it
Making momma so proud
But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
You pick the insects off plants
No time to think of consequences
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
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 and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
I guess not
In Lakyn Heperi's song "Kids," he touches upon themes of childhood innocence, the need for control, and the inevitability of the passage of time. The first verse describes a child, who is crawling towards something and making their mother proud, but their loud voice suggests a lack of control. The second verse explores the idea of control - taking only what is needed and not succumbing to excess. The chorus uses the metaphor of a family of trees wanting to be haunted to represent the desire for attention or significance.
The bridge of the song brings in another layer of meaning, with the warm water sending shivers, echoing the idea that something might be pleasurable but have unintended consequences. The image of a crying baby calling out for attention reinforces the theme of seeking connection and acknowledgement. The line about memories fading like a fogged mirror speaks to the fleeting nature of time, and the need to make choices and live with their consequences.
Overall, the song suggests a yearning for significance and understanding, while also recognizing the need for restraint and control. The haunting melody and introspective lyrics create a mood that is both melancholic and hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a child
At some point in your life, you were once a child
Crawling on your knees toward it
As a child, you once crawled on your knees towards something/someone
Making momma so proud
Your actions brought pride to your mother
But your voice is too loud
However, as you grew up, your voice became too loud and disruptive
We like to watch you laughing
Despite your loud voice, people still enjoy watching you laugh
You pick the insects off plants
You have a habit of removing insects from plants
No time to think of consequences
You don't take time to consider the consequences of your actions
Control yourself
It's important to have self-control
Take only what you need from it
Be mindful of what you take so that you don't waste resources
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
The trees long to be visited or interacted with by someone
The water is warm
The water in question is warm in temperature
But it's sending me shivers
Despite the warmth, you feel a shiver or chill run down your body
A baby is born
A newborn baby has been brought into the world
Crying out for attention
The baby is crying because they want/need attention
Memories fade
As time passes, memories become less vivid or disappear completely
Like looking through a fogged mirror
When you try to recall certain memories, it's like looking through a fogged/misty mirror
Decisions too
Like memories, decisions are also subject to change or fade with time
Decisions are made and not bought
Decisions aren't things you can buy or obtain like material possessions
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
You thought a certain situation wouldn't cause as much pain as it actually did
I guess not
Your assumption was wrong
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zoran Petrovski
10 points to Delta for knowing what instrument he's playing, good stuff hun
Veronika Wlodarczyk
+Zoran Petrovski HAHAH, I love this comment because it made me laugh, but I think her point was that she realised LAKEN was playing the guitar, instead of just a member of the band. As in, he was providing his own acoustic accompaniment.
TheJynx93
hahahaha 👌
Callum Clarke
It's not that hard to hear? Hahaha is that drums?!
Marcus
@Callum Clarke if you listen carefully you will realize its actually a trombone
Callum Clarke
@Marcus figured the hahahaha would show the joke my guy
kwhatofit
i love this acoustic version of kids, i would pay money if he made an album and did a cover of this song in it.
Mc Fizzle
He is a star and I hope that he goes far with his music even if he doesn't win The Voice.
youwithmate
he is fantastic, he did an absolutely fantastic version of a great song
funky
I wish I could meet you one day, we both live in Melbourne so maybe! Your voice inspires me so much and I just LOVE your rendition of this song and the way you sing it is so unbelievably beautiful. Keep it up Lakyn! <3