Kids
Robbie Williams feat. K. Minogue Lyrics
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Me smoke heavy tar
Me be groovin' slowly where you are
Notify your next of kin
'Cause you're never coming back
I've been dropping beats since Back in Black
And we'll paint by numbers
Don't mind doing it for the kids
(So come on) jump on board
Take a ride, yeah
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
'Cause the kids are alright
You've got a reputation
Well, I guess that can be explored
You're dancing with the chairman of the board
Take a ride on my twelve cylinder symphony
But if you've got other plans
The purpose of a woman is to love her man
And we'll paint by numbers
'Til something sticks
I don't mind doing it for the kids
So come on, jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
'Cause the kids are alright
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love, woo
Come down from the ceiling
I didn't mean to get so high
I couldn't do what I wanted to do
When my lips were dry
You can't just up and leave me
I'm a singer in a band
Well, I like drummers baby
You're not my bag
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(We'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
'Cause the kids are alright
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(We'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high
The song is called Kids, and it was a collaboration between Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue in 2000. The lyrics describe a carefree attitude and living in the moment. The first verse contains references to smoking and dropping beats, which suggest a party lifestyle. The phrase "me no bubblelicious" could be interpreted as a refusal to conform to societal expectations, as "bubblelicious" is a chewing gum brand marketed towards young, trendy people. The next line, "notify your next of kin 'cause you're never coming back," implies an acceptance of the risks involved in this lifestyle.
The second verse addresses someone with a reputation who dances with the chairman of the board, which could be a metaphor for someone who is powerful and influential. The singer invites this person to take a ride on his "12 cylinder symphony," which could represent a luxurious lifestyle or an impressive musical career. The line "the purpose of a woman is to love her man" is arguably outdated and suggests a more traditional view of gender roles.
Line by Line Meaning
Me no bubblelicious
I am not charming or attractive
Me smoke heavy tar
I smoke cigarettes with high tar content
Me be groovin' slowly
I dance at a leisurely pace
Where you are
I am currently near you
Notify your next of kin
Inform your closest relatives that you might be in danger
'Cause you're never coming back
Because you will not be returning
I've been dropping beats
I have been creating music with a consistent rhythm
Since Back in Black
I have been doing so for a long time, possibly since the release of the album 'Back in Black'
And we'll paint by numbers
We will follow a formulaic approach
Til something sticks
Until we find something that works
Don't mind doing it for the kids
I am willing to do it for the younger generation
(So come on) Jump on board
Join me on this journey
Take a ride (yeah)
Come along for the experience
('You'll be doin' it all right')
(You will feel good about it)
Jump on board feel the high
Come join me and enjoy the excitement
'Cause the kids are alright
Because younger people are doing fine
You've got a reputation
You are known for something
Well I guess that can be explored
That is worth looking into
You're dancing with
You are partnered with
The chairman of the board
A highly influential person, possibly a reference to a record executive
Take a ride on my
Join me for
Twelve cylinder symphony
An experience involving a powerful car engine
But if you got other plans
But if you are already committed
The purpose of a woman
The role of a woman in a relationship
Is to love her man
Is to care for her partner
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
I will put all of my energy towards this
It's gonna take up all of my love
I will be fully invested in this
Come down from the ceiling
Calm down from a heightened state
I didn't mean to get so high
I did not intend to become so elated
I couldn't do what I wanted to do
I was not able to accomplish what I set out to do
When my lips were dry
When I was thirsty
You can't just up and leave me
You cannot just abandon me
I'm a singer in a band
I am a musician in a group
Well I like drummers baby
I am attracted to drummers
You're not my bag
You are not my type
I'm an honorary
I am a respected member
Sean Connery, born '74
I was born in 1974, like the actor Sean Connery
There's only one of me
I am unique
Single handedly
By myself, without assistance
Raising the economy
Contributing to the growth of the economy
Ain't no chance of the
There is no possibility of the
Record company dropping me
The record company I work with will not let me go
Press be asking do
The media wonders if
I care for sodomy
I have an opinion about homosexual acts
I don't know, yeah, probably
I am uncertain, but it is likely
I've been looking
I have been searching for
For serial monogamy
For a series of committed romantic relationships
Not some bird that
Not just any woman
Looks like Billy Connolly
Looks like the comedian Billy Connolly
But for now
But at this moment
I'm down for ornithology
I am interested in bird-watching
Grab your binoculars
Get ready to observe
Come follow me
Join me on this adventure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Konings, Guy Chambers, Jjm Van Den Borne, Robbie Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frenchtickler915
GTA has literally been introducing me to sick fuckin music for 20 years
@Lilnate0864
Agreed
@daha3074
I remember playing GTA as a kid you know the 2D version and GTA has really evolved. San Andreas was my favorite.
@Sapov
Best music teacher
@thestoicjosh
F'yeah.
@troykapix5077
In which GTA was this song, I had no clue it was in any of it. Speaking of GTA too bad they censored and removed so many and don't want to release any old originals so they don't get backlashes from idiots of today because those would be labeled as ofensive in many ways.
@SovereignKing
The chorus could power an entire city!
@englandsbiggestmusicnerd7866
100%
@antonkomarov9025
Rofl
@danielatherton1631
That fuzz comes in and comes in all the way!