But it was the heat Stud was tossing off the field that was raising eyebrows and bobbing heads. It wasn’t until the end of his Junior year that Stud would hone his hidden hip-hop skills. After two strong seasons at Duke, including an All-American Freshman year, Tommy John Surgery put Stud on the sidelines. Suddenly rhyming became an outlet to pass the time. But his flow was too impressive to be overlooked. Stud’s knack for clever rhymes and witty punches caught the attention of his peers and earned the respect of local artists. One in particular, Gerven, quickly noticed Stud’s swagger. One trip to Boston, four tracks and a photo shoot later, the duo launched Mike Stud as we know him. Now a graduate student at Georgetown University, Stud’s taking it day by day–a tough task when your hit single “Club Fantasy” is bumping non-stop on the radio in Providence and soon to be in Boston and D.C.
Bottom line, the kid’s just what his name suggests—-a Stud. Clearly the accomplishments he’s achieved in his life are a testament to his passions. Whether it’s baseball or his academics, Mike Stud has consistently found a way to do things bigger and better than most. With very little musical background, he’s already causing a stir in the industry. Armed with fresh beats and his signature flow, Stud’s bringing a smarter type of fresh to the hip-hop scene. The kid’s got it. Now it’s just a matter of time before everyone knows it.
Kids
Mike Stud Lyrics
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La la la la la
We ain't never growing up
Oh oh oh oh oh ohh ohh
We ain't never growing up
Well, I didn't wake up in a new Bugatti
It was on the couch of a shitty hotel lobby
Livin' fast, ricky bobby, and got my homies beside me
And I put one in the air like
Don't care if it's wrong if it feels right
And i'm, I'm flyin' by the seat of my pants
Rather do what I want instead of meetin' demands
Do you believe in what they say?
Success is a journey but we treat it like a place
And it doesn't make sense if you don't enjoy the ride
Livin' young, wild, and free 'till the day that I die
Ridin' with my friends everywhere I go
Smilin' to the air that's just how I roll
And I'mma always be a kid
And when I make it, I'll be proud of how I did
[Chorus]
No no, and we're gonna stay young forever, ever
Giving up a dream is like living a lie
So I left that behind to find the good in goodbye
And I think I'm on the right path
Trying to figure out how to make the night last
And if I can't, we gonna do it again
Like we ain't got no other options
Tee it up every night, call that Bubba Watson
Cause I ain't tryin' to look back at what we shoulda had
Cause age is just a number and I was never good at math
So this is for my people just livin' for the moment
And when they get it, they gon' own it
And yeah, nothing is for certain, that's for sure
But we just livin' life, learning as we go
[Chorus]
No no, and we're gonna stay young forever, ever
No, no no no, ohh
We ain't never growing up
No no no no no ohh
We ain't never growing up
No no no no no ohh
We ain't never growing up
No no no no gonna stay young forever, ever
La la la la la
We ain't never growing up
Oh oh oh oh oh ohh ohh
We ain't never growing up
The song “Kids” by Mike Stud is all about the idea of not wanting to grow up and staying young forever. Mike Stud recounts a night of living it up with his friends in a seemingly cheap hotel, with a reference to the famous Will Ferrell character, Ricky Bobby, from the movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. The first verse of the song references his current lifestyle of partying and making the most of his present moment, flying by the seat of his pants instead of living up to others’ expectations. The chorus is a joyful, upbeat declaration about not wanting to grow up, with the lyrics, “We ain’t never growing up” repeating multiple times.
Mike Stud goes on to discuss his dreams and how he’s trying to make them a reality in the second verse. He acknowledges that he’s taken risks and made sacrifices to live the life he wants to lead, but that he’s on the right path. He maintains his youthful spirit by keeping his eyes on the prize, living for the moment, and learning as he goes.
Overall, the song is a celebration of youth, good friends, and living life to the fullest, without worrying about the future. It’s an anthem that encourages listeners to remain young at heart, embrace the present, and keep chasing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la
Singing and living with no worries or concerns.
We ain't never growing up
Choosing to stay youthful and free-spirited.
Well, I didn't wake up in a new Bugatti
Acknowledging that success is not instantaneous.
It was on the couch of a shitty hotel lobby
Recognizing that beginnings can be difficult and humble.
Holiday Inn Express, oh yes, just come and find me
Embracing humble beginnings and living in the moment.
Livin' fast, Ricky Bobby, and got my homies beside me
Living life to the fullest with friends by one's side.
And I put one in the air like
Celebrating life with a smoke and a drink.
Don't care if it's wrong if it feels right
Prioritizing personal enjoyment over conventional standards.
And I'm, I'm flyin' by the seat of my pants
Living spontaneously without a set plan.
Rather do what I want instead of meetin' demands
Valuing personal freedom over societal expectations.
Do you believe in what they say?
Questioning societal expectations of success.
Success is a journey but we treat it like a place
Acknowledging the importance of the process and not just the outcome.
And it doesn't make sense if you don't enjoy the ride
Noting that the end goal is not fulfilling if the process is not enjoyable.
Livin' young, wild, and free 'till the day that I die
Choosing to live life with youthful and free-spirited energy until the end.
Ridin' with my friends everywhere I go
Enjoying the company of friends and prioritizing shared experiences.
Smilin' to the air, that's just how I roll
Living life joyfully and carefree.
And I'mma always be a kid
Choosing to have a youthful spirit despite aging.
And when I make it, I'll be proud of how I did
Finding fulfillment in the journey and process of success.
Giving up a dream is like living a lie
Acknowledging the importance of pursuing one's dreams.
So I left that behind to find the good in goodbye
Accepting that moving on from certain dreams can lead to better opportunities.
And I think I'm on the right path
Feeling confident in personal decisions and direction.
Trying to figure out how to make the night last
Valuing the present moment and trying to make the most of it.
And if I can't, we gonna do it again
Embracing the opportunity to create more experiences and memories.
Like we ain't got no other options
Living life fully without regret and like there is no other way to live.
Tee it up every night, call that Bubba Watson
Living life with excitement and energy like a professional athlete.
Cause I ain't tryin' to look back at what we shoulda had
Choosing to focus on the present moment rather than dwelling on past regrets.
Cause age is just a number and I was never good at math
Believing that aging is just a number and choosing to remain youthful despite it.
So this is for my people just livin' for the moment
Acknowledging and celebrating those who prioritize making the most of the present moment.
And when they get it, they gon' own it
Valuing the process of success and finding fulfillment in achieving it.
And yeah, nothing is for certain, that's for sure
Recognizing that life is unpredictable and embracing the unknown.
But we just livin' life, learning as we go
Embracing life's challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
We ain't never growing up
Choosing to stay youthful and free-spirited.
No no, and we're gonna stay young forever, ever
Celebrating and actively choosing to remain youthful and free-spirited.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN DONG HO LEE, LUKE W WALKER, MICHAEL FRANCIS SEANDER
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