Kids
Robbie Williams feat. Kylie Minogue Lyrics


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Me no bubbletious
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
'Til something sticks
Don't mind doing it for the kids
(So come on) jump on board
Take a ride (yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high
'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 got other plans
The purpose of a woman is to love her man

And we'll paint by numbers
'Til something sticks
Don't mind doing it for the kids
(So come on) jump on board
Take a ride (yeah)
(Doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high
'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

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
(You'll be doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah

Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah
(You'll be doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah

I'm an honorary Sean Connery, born '74
There's only one of me
Single-handedly raising the economy
Ain't no chance of the record company dropping me
Press be asking do I care for sodomy
I don't know, yeah, probably
I've been looking for serial monogamy
Not some bird that looks like Billy Connolly




But for now I'm down for ornithology
Grab your binoculars, come follow me

Overall Meaning

The song "Kids" by Robbie Williams ft. Kylie Minogue is an upbeat pop song that was released in 2000. The song talks about living and enjoying life to the fullest without any restrictions, and it encourages the listener to join in the fun. The first verse describes the fun the singer is having with smoking and grooving to the music. The second verse talks about exploring new things and the purpose of a woman's love, following the first verse's theme. The refrain, "Jump on board," suggests that the singer wants the listener to come along and enjoy the ride with them.


The line "Notify your next of kin, didn't make the will," means that the singer is living their life to the fullest without any inhibitions, and they are encouraging the listener to do the same. The reference to "Back in Black" by AC/DC alludes to the singer being in the music game for a long time and having experience. The line "you're dancing with the chairman of the board" means that the singer is in control of the situation and is leading the way. The line "the purpose of a woman is to love her man" is a controversial statement that suggests that a woman's sole purpose is to love her partner. Still, it can also be interpreted as the singer's desire for a monogamous relationship that is built on mutual love.


Line by Line Meaning

Me no bubbletious
I am not talkative or boastful


Me smoke heavy tar
I smoke cigarettes that contain a high amount of tar


Me be groovin' slowly where you are
I am moving and dancing slowly near you


Notify your next of kin
Tell your family or loved ones about what is happening


'Cause you're never coming back
Because you will not be returning


I've been dropping beats since Back in Black
I have been producing music with strong beats since a popular album by the band AC/DC


And we'll paint by numbers
We will follow a simple, standardized process


'Til something sticks
Until something works or becomes successful


Don't mind doing it for the kids
I don't mind doing this for the younger generation


(So come on) jump on board
Join in and be a part of this


Take a ride (yeah)
Take a journey with me


(You'll be doin' it all right)
You will be doing it correctly


Jump on board feel the high
Be a part of this and experience the excitement


'Cause the kids are alright
Because the youth are doing well


You've got a reputation
You have an established image or character


Well I guess that can be explored
Well, I suppose we can investigate or examine it


You're dancing with the chairman of the board
You are dancing with someone who has a high status or power


Take a ride on my twelve cylinder symphony
Experience something grand, like listening to a high-performance engine


But if you got other plans
But if you have other intentions or arrangements


The purpose of a woman is to love her man
A woman's role is to love her male partner


I'm gonna give it all of my loving
I am going to show all of my affection and devotion


It's gonna take up all of my love
It will require all of my love and attention


Come down from the ceiling
Calm down or relax


I didn't mean to get so high
I did not intend to become so excited or elated


I couldn't do what I wanted to do
I was unable to do what I desired or planned to do


When my lips were dry
When my mouth became parched or dry


You can't just up and leave me
You cannot just suddenly leave me


I'm a singer in a band
I am a lead singer of a musical group


Well I like drummers baby
I like male drummers as potential partners


You're not my bag
You are not my type


I'm an honorary Sean Connery, born '74
I am as cool and respected as the famous actor Sean Connery, who was born in 1974


There's only one of me
I am unique and there is no one else like me


Single-handedly raising the economy
I am personally contributing to economic growth and development


Ain't no chance of the record company dropping me
There is no possibility of the music company letting me go or terminating my contract


Press be asking do I care for sodomy
The media asks if I am interested in having anal sex


I don't know, yeah, probably
I am uncertain, but it is a possibility


I've been looking for serial monogamy
I have been searching for a long-term, committed romantic relationship


Not some bird that looks like Billy Connolly
Not some woman who resembles the comedian Billy Connolly


But for now I'm down for ornithology
But at present, I am interested in studying or observing birds


Grab your binoculars, come follow me
Get your binoculars and come with me to watch birds




Writer(s): Robert Peter Williams, Guy Chambers

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@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.

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@SovereignKing

The chorus could power an entire city!

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100%

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Rofl

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That fuzz comes in and comes in all the way!

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