Kicks
Leathercoated Minds Lyrics
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But when you wake up in the mornin' the world still gets you uptight
Well, here's nothin' that you ain't tried To fill the emptiness inside
But when you come back down, girl
Still ain't feelin' right
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
(You just need help, girl)
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
No, but not with kicks
You just need help, girl
Well you think you're gonna find yourself a little piece of paradise
But it ain't happened yet, so girl, you better think twice
Don't you see no matter what you do
You'll never run away from you
And if you keep on runnin'
You'll have to pay the price
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
(Oh, you don't need kicks, girl)
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
(You just need help, girl)
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
No, you don't need kicks
To help you face the world each day
That road goes nowhere
I'm gonna help you find yourself another way
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
(Oh, you don't need kicks, girl)
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
(You just need help, girl)
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
(Oh, you don't need kicks, girl)
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
(You just need help, girl)
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
The song "Kicks" by Leathercoated Minds talks about how the singer is trying to find happiness and fulfillment through external sources, such as drugs ("magic carpet ride") and material possessions ("kicks"). However, despite all of the efforts, the emptiness inside remains, and the feeling of dissatisfaction is never-ending. The song suggests that the solution to this problem is not through these external factors, but rather through a journey of self-discovery and facing oneself.
The lyrics talk about how the singer needs help to face the world each day, as the road they are currently on is going nowhere. It is suggested that the only way to find true happiness is to stop running away and instead confront the problems head-on. The song encourages the singer to get "straight" and find another way to live their life.
Overall, the lyrics of the song emphasize how the pursuit of happiness through external factors is ultimately unfulfilling, and true contentment can only be achieved by facing one's inner demons and finding peace within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you thought you found the answer on that magic carpet ride last night
You believed that you found the solution to your problems while indulging in temporary pleasures.
But when you wake up in the mornin' the world still gets you uptight
You realize that your struggles haven't gone away and you still feel anxious.
Well, here's nothin' that you ain't tried To fill the emptiness inside
You have already tried everything possible to overcome the void within yourself.
But when you come back down, girl Still ain't feelin' right
Even after engaging in things that bring you temporary happiness, you still feel incomplete.
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
It seems like it's becoming more difficult to find things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
The temporary happiness and pleasures you seek are not helping you attain inner peace.
Before you find out it's too late, girl You better get straight
You should take action to resolve your issues before it's too late and the consequences become dire.
You just need help, girl
What you require is assistance to overcome your struggles.
Well you think you're gonna find yourself a little piece of paradise
You believe that you can achieve eternal happiness by continuously seeking temporary pleasures.
But it ain't happened yet, so girl, you better think twice
You haven't been able to find permanent happiness despite your efforts, so it's time to reassess your approach.
Don't you see no matter what you do You'll never run away from you
Regardless of how much you try to escape, you can't avoid facing your true self and reality.
And if you keep on runnin' You'll have to pay the price
If you continue to avoid and ignore your problems, you will face the consequences in the end.
No, you don't need kicks To help you face the world each day
Engaging in temporary pleasures is not the way to cope with the challenges of daily life.
That road goes nowhere I'm gonna help you find yourself another way
Continuing on this path won't lead to permanent fulfillment, so it's necessary to find a different approach to achieve inner peace.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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