Messin' With the Kid
Saints Lyrics
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going round in circles all of the time
you've played their game now for so long can't see
what in the world are they trying to do to me
Sometimes you get that old lost feeling
Sometimes it hits you when you're feeling down
It's that old feeling that brings you down
I say it makes you crawl, right up the nearest wall
see all the girls now they are so pretty
but all their smiling faces are just going to pass you by
it don't make no difference
no matter how hard you try..
Sometimes you get that old lost feeling
Sometimes it hits you when you're feeling down
You been hanging around the alleys hanging around the bars looking for some fun but there is none & there you are...
looking for some action looking for some fun but you are down in the gfutter & you don't get none no no there is nothing left to do.....
How do you feel now that it's all over
your kid dreams all melted under the sun
just like a kid take a trip down to the sea
I am struck out in the middle
with nothing left to say
Sometimes you get that old lost feeling
Sometimes it hits you when you're feeling down
The lyrics to Saints's song "Messin' With The Kid" depict the struggle of being a young man navigating the challenges and expectations of society. The opening lines convey a sense of frustration and weariness, as the singer feels trapped by societal norms and expectations. He asks the rhetorical question "what in the world are they trying to do to me," suggesting a feeling of helplessness and confusion.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of pleasure and the futility of trying to find meaning in life. He speaks of the allure of pretty girls on the street, but notes that their smiling faces will ultimately pass him by, suggesting a sense of disillusionment and bitterness. The lines "looking for some action looking for some fun but you are down in the gutter & you don't get none no no there is nothing left to do" depict a sense of hopelessness and despair.
The chorus of the song speaks to the universality of these feelings, suggesting that everyone experiences moments of feeling lost and down. The singer notes that this feeling can hit you unexpectedly, further emphasizing the unpredictability and heaviness of these emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Messin' With The Kid" paint a picture of a young man struggling to find his place in the world and to make sense of the societal pressures and expectations placed upon him.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't too easy being a young man
Being a young man is not as easy as it seems
going round in circles all of the time
Feeling stuck in a repetitive routine
you've played their game now for so long can't see
Being trapped in a system that you can't escape from
what in the world are they trying to do to me
Feeling confused and frustrated about other people's intentions
Sometimes you get that old lost feeling
Feeling hopeless and directionless
Sometimes it hits you when you're feeling down
Feeling overwhelmed and defeated
It's that old feeling that brings you down
Getting weighed down by negative emotions and past experiences
I say it makes you crawl, right up the nearest wall
Feeling so overwhelmed that you just want to hide
You walk down the main street out in the city
Walking around in the city
see all the girls now they are so pretty
Noticing attractive girls around
but all their smiling faces are just going to pass you by
Feeling like opportunities are slipping away
it don't make no difference
Nothing seems to change or improve
no matter how hard you try..
Putting in effort without seeing results
You been hanging around the alleys hanging around the bars looking for some fun but there is none & there you are...
Trying to have a good time, but failing to find any enjoyment
looking for some action looking for some fun but you are down in the gfutter & you don't get none no no there is nothing left to do.....
Searching for something exciting, but ending up feeling even worse
How do you feel now that it's all over
Reflecting on the past and feeling defeated
your kid dreams all melted under the sun
Realizing that childhood dreams have not come to fruition
just like a kid take a trip down to the sea
Trying to recapture the excitement and freedom of childhood
I am struck out in the middle
Feeling lost and unsure
with nothing left to say
Feeling speechless and unable to express oneself
Sometimes you get that old lost feeling
Feeling hopeless and directionless
Sometimes it hits you when you're feeling down
Feeling overwhelmed and defeated
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