Kick Ass
MIKA Lyrics


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We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We could rule the world
On a silver platter
From the wrong to the right light
To the open stream
With a crash and burn
We can make it better
Turn it upside down
Just you and me

We are the dream
No other way to be

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

I could change the world
I can make it better
Kick it up and down
Took a chance on me
When you fake a smile
And you think you're better
Gonna put it down
Whip it at your feet

No bridge to burn
Nowhere to turn for me

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

What do they know about us?
Are they thinking of somebody else?
Are they wondering what we might be?
Are they thinking of you or of me?

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We are young (I could rule the world)
We are strong (On a silver platter)
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees (Just you and me)

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong (Just you and me)




We're not cool
We are free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mika's song "Kick Ass" are about the power of young people and the belief that they can change the world. The opening line "We are young, We are strong" highlights the confidence and strength of youth. The lines "We're not looking for where we belong, We're not cool, We are free" suggest that young people do not necessarily conform to societal norms and expectations.


The line "And we're running with blood on our knees" is a metaphor for the struggles and sacrifices young people may face as they strive to achieve their dreams. The chorus repeats the main message of the song that young people have the power to make a difference in the world. The line "I could change the world, I can make it better" is a clear statement of this belief.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of outsiders and the potential for people to misunderstand or underestimate young people. The lines "What do they know about us? Are they thinking of somebody else?" suggest that society may not truly understand the potential of young people.


Overall, the lyrics of "Kick Ass" celebrate the power and potential of young people and encourage them to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference.


Line by Line Meaning

We are young
We have not yet matured, but we are full of youthful vitality.


We are strong
Our youthful strength is more than enough to sustain us.


We're not looking for where we belong
We do not require guidance or direction from others to find our place in the world.


We're not cool
We don't need to be trendy or fashionable to be confident in our identities.


We are free
We do not feel restricted or limited by others or societal expectations.


And we're running with blood on our knees
We are willing to take risks and endure physical pain to achieve our goals.


We could rule the world
We have the potential to make a significant impact on the world.


On a silver platter
Without having to work hard for it or struggle to achieve success.


From the wrong to the right light
From the worst possible situation to the brightest possible outcome.


To the open stream
To the unlimited possibilities that await us.


With a crash and burn
Despite the risk of failure and destruction, we are willing to put our all into our endeavors.


We can make it better
We believe that no matter how dire a situation may seem, we have the ability to improve it.


Turn it upside down
We are not afraid to challenge the status quo and promote radical change.


Just you and me
We do not need an entire army to make a difference; together, we are enough.


We are the dream
Our ambitions and aspirations are not insignificant; they are valid and worthy of pursuit.


No other way to be
We are unapologetically ourselves, and wouldn't want to be any other way.


I could change the world
I am capable of making a significant difference in society.


Kick it up and down
We are willing to do whatever it takes to shake up the status quo and create change.


Took a chance on me
Someone believed in my abilities and potential, and that has given me the confidence to take risks.


When you fake a smile
When someone tries to mask their true emotions or feelings in front of us.


And you think you're better
When someone is acting superior or condescending towards us.


Gonna put it down
We are not afraid to confront and challenge those who do not have our best interests at heart.


Whip it at your feet
We are willing to humiliate those who try to repress us.


No bridge to burn
There are no consequences or risks associated with our actions - we have nothing to lose.


Nowhere to turn for me
We are confident in our ability to handle and overcome any hardship, and do not need others' guidance or support.


What do they know about us?
Other people's opinions and judgments about us are irrelevant, as they do not fully comprehend our experiences or perspectives.


Are they thinking of somebody else?
Someone else's thoughts or preoccupations may not involve us or our well-being.


Are they wondering what we might be?
Others may be curious about our identities and potential, but ultimately, we define ourselves.


Are they thinking of you or of me?
Others may have conflicting priorities or interests - ergo, we cannot assume that their thoughts are about us.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman, Nadir Khayat, Jodi Maureen Horovitz

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Lyrics

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We could rule the world
On a silver platter
From the wrong to the right light
To the open stream
With a crash and burn
We can make it better
Turn it upside down
Just you and me
We are the dream
No other way to be
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
I could change the world
I can make it better
Kick it up and down
Took a chance on me
When you fake a smile
And you think you're better
Gonna put it down
Whip it at your feet
No bridge to burn
Nowhere to turn for me
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
What do they know about us?
Are they thinking of somebody else?
Are they wondering what we might be?
Are they thinking of you or of me?
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We are young (I could rule the world)
We are strong (On a silver platter)
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees (Just you and me)
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong (Just you and me)
We're not cool
We are free



@zoulikhamansour1388

"Kick Ass"

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We could rule the world
On a silver platter
From the wrong to the right light
To the open stream
With a crash and burn
We can make it better
Turn it upside down
Just you and me

We are the dream
No other way to be

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

I could change the world
I can make it better
Kick it up and down
Took a chance on me
When you fake a smile
And you think you're better
Gonna put it down
Whip it at your feet

No bridge to burn
Nowhere to turn for me

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

What do they know about us?
Are they thinking of somebody else?
Are they wondering what we might be?
Are they thinking of you or of me?

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees

We are young (I could rule the world)
We are strong (On a silver platter)
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees (Just you and me)

We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong (Just you and me)
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees



@Veteransolo

I'm 26 almost
I will never forget my teen years,
They were e best days of my life,
I seen kick ass 1 when I was about 13 or 14,
Those days were awesome
YouTube was created, Facebook,
Derp memes, we were the generation between technology and simplicity,
Us 90's kids truly lived a blessed era.❤
and to all the 90's kids out there who feel nostalgic all the time,
Don't worry,
You're not alone,
Stay young, stay strong,
But most importantly stay free,
God bless you all.❤



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@dato3767

2020 this song never dies for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

@yinerisoto9443

Never <3

@jkfjffufjjfj11

❤❤

@darvinadaniela

❤⭐

@MugglePrince

wish it was on apple music though or even itunes

@corallinehehe4009

Ian aronoff I think it is it is just the video

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@marinagomez2231

10 years and this song still sounds so incredibly epic.

@TheGuyAwesomee

I do so agree on that

@davidgomezgutierrez5166

That is soo true

@starduck2

Right??

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