Micro Kid
Level 42 Lyrics


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Pushing all the buttons
Trying to come to something
Flying with his feet on the ground
Full of dreams and visions
In a world of indecision
He ain't around to be pushed around

Been a long time coming on - take a look at him now
And the days of if are gone - `cause he`s showing us how

Knowledge fuels the mind of the few
In a way that no - one`s found
Brave new answers screaming the truth
And the techno wins the crown

[Chorus:]
Micro-kid with mega-thoughts
He is real, he is here, he is fashionable
Micro-kid speaks digitalk
If you hear what he says it`s acceptable

Generating square waves
While computing new games
Finally gets the chips off his back
A smile is on his face
Erasing every trace
Of doubt that plagues the rest of the pack

And his brain stores memories - no alternatives could come in
He`s the living remedy - times are better than they were then

Knowledge fuels the mind of the few
In a way that no-one`s found
Brave new answers screaming the truth
And the techno wins the crown





[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The song Micro Kid by Level 42 talks about a person who pushes all the buttons and tries to come up with something remarkable. This person is full of dreams and visions, but he is also in a world of indecision. However, he is not going to be pushed around because he ain't around to be pushed around. The song also hints at his progress since the singer mentions that it's been a long time coming. The individual is now showcasing his mega-thoughts, generating new games, and finally getting the chips off his back.


The lyrics then talk about how knowledge fuels the mind of a few individuals, and there are brave new answers screaming the truth. The techno wins the crown, which is a reference to how technology is becoming a significant part of our lives. The chorus emphasizes the point that the Micro-kid, with his mega-thoughts, is fashionable and acceptable when he speaks digitalk. The song talks about how the individual is erasing every trace of doubt that plagues the rest of the pack. His brain stores memories, and no alternatives can come in. He is the living remedy, and times are better than they were then.


Line by Line Meaning

Pushing all the buttons
Trying all possible options


Trying to come to something
Attempting to find success


Flying with his feet on the ground
Dreaming while remaining focused on reality


Full of dreams and visions
Ambitious and eager to fulfill their aspirations


In a world of indecision
Uncertain about the future and what it holds


He ain't around to be pushed around
He is independent and won't let others control him


Been a long time coming on - take a look at him now
After a lengthy journey, he has finally succeeded


And the days of if are gone - `cause he`s showing us how
He has proven that his success is not just hypothetical


Knowledge fuels the mind of the few
A small group of people benefit greatly from education


In a way that no - one`s found
Their way of learning is unique and not yet discovered by others


Brave new answers screaming the truth
New responses with honest solutions


And the techno wins the crown
Technology is the ultimate victor


Micro-kid with mega-thoughts
A small individual with grand ideas


He is real, he is here, he is fashionable
He is genuine, present, and trendy


Micro-kid speaks digitalk
He speaks the language of the digital age


If you hear what he says it`s acceptable
What he says is considered valid


Generating square waves
Producing a pattern of electrical pulses


While computing new games
Designing new computer-based entertainment


Finally gets the chips off his back
He is liberated from his burdens


A smile is on his face
He is happy and content


Erasing every trace
Eliminating any remaining evidence


Of doubt that plagues the rest of the pack
The uncertainty that affects the others is not present in him


And his brain stores memories - no alternatives could come in
He has a good memory, and no other options could replace it


He`s the living remedy - times are better than they were then
He improves the situation and makes things better than they used to be




Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WALIOU JACQUES BADAROU, PHILIP GABRIEL GOULD, MARK KING, BRIAN TAYLOR, ALLEE WILLIS

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Comments from YouTube:

@gman7159

The vocals combined with the funk element is a sheer masterpiece

@danielpalmersofficial

Itโ€™s crazy how Mark King can slap bass and sing at the same time, he is incredible!! โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜™

@GeschichtenUndGedanken

Who knewโ€ฆ I already knew what it could mean back in the 80s. And it still sounds good!

@carlosiglesiasmaellas

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@j.merchant-smith7900

Now we have Micro Kids all over.

@hanslesolo

They tried to warn us

@johnringoo756

Ikr

@soepil

Ah! Been looking for exactly this video for 40 years! Thank you so much.

@ajs41

It kept getting deleted, because the band won't put it on their official channel for some reason.

@onehope4heaven591

Liked it from the first time I heard it circa 86! Level 42 FOREVER!

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