The Kid
Stephen Covell Lyrics


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Nobody liked the kid who was always right
'It's lonely up here on the top,' he thought,
'If only I could get a little conversation
Like the ones I love on the radio station'

Oh, nobody liked the kid always in fights
Bloodied lips and power trips
Caught hell after that night
If only he could get a little faith in learning
I'd go pickin' up the bricks from the bridges he's burning

And once he found the middle ground
Doors flew open the way we were hoping they would
We all came out to see what the fuss was all be about

Tapped on his shoulder as I pushed through the crowd
But he just stood there in the street smiling at the clouds

Like a sun flower
Outside the window leaning in
Keeps me up at night
He's my favorite little sin
He's way too bright to look directly at
But he's more than just that

He's my friend

Nobody thought his bluff would amount to much
When he said his goodbyes, all he got back were tired eyes
'I'm a rock,' he cried
'It's time to roll,' we sighed

Could it be that the world outside this room is just imagined?
Canvas back drops to hide the life he's trapped in





He's like nothing I've ever seen
So maybe he's just a dream

Overall Meaning

The Kid by Stephen Covell talks about a young boy who is always right and often picks fights with others. He is lonely and longs for companionship and connection with others, just like the ones he hears on the radio. The lyrics also suggest that the boy struggles with faith in learning and often ends up burning bridges. Despite all this, the boy eventually finds middle ground, and doors fly open as others are intrigued to see what the fuss is all about. We get a sense of anticipation and hope for the character's future as he becomes more open to change and growth.


The song paints a vivid picture of a misunderstood and lonely kid who longs for acceptance and validation from others. Stephen Covell's lyrics show that we often underestimate the potential of people who are different from us and that taking the time to understand them can lead to amazing things. The song is relatable to anyone who has felt like an outsider and is a reminder that everyone has something unique to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody liked the kid who was always right
People didn't like the kid because he was always right and made them feel inferior.


'It's lonely up here on the top,' he thought,
The kid felt lonely at the top because no one understood him, even though he was always right.


'If only I could get a little conversation Like the ones I love on the radio station'
The kid craved conversation with people who shared his interests and could relate to him, like the conversations he heard on the radio station.


Oh, nobody liked the kid always in fights Bloodied lips and power trips Caught hell after that night
The kid got into fights and acted like he was more powerful than others, which resulted in negative consequences like getting hurt and in trouble.


If only he could get a little faith in learning I'd go pickin' up the bricks from the bridges he's burning
If the kid had faith in learning, he could improve himself and stop burning bridges with people. The artist wants to support the kid if he makes this change.


And once he found the middle ground Doors flew open the way we were hoping they would We all came out to see what the fuss was all be about
When the kid found balance and stopped being extreme, people became interested in his ideas and wanted to know more.


Tapped on his shoulder as I pushed through the crowd But he just stood there in the street smiling at the clouds
The singer tries to get the kid's attention, but the kid is lost in his own world and unaware of his surroundings.


Like a sun flower Outside the window leaning in Keeps me up at night He's my favorite little sin He's way too bright to look directly at But he's more than just that He's my friend
The kid is like a sunflower that catches the artist's attention and intrigues them. The kid is too smart to handle directly but is also more than his intelligence. The kid is also the artist's friend.


Nobody thought his bluff would amount to much When he said his goodbyes, all he got back were tired eyes 'I'm a rock,' he cried 'It's time to roll,' we sighed
When the kid threatened to leave, no one took him seriously. People were tired of his behavior and didn't think he could make a difference. The kid insists he is tough, but others are skeptical.


Could it be that the world outside this room is just imagined? Canvas back drops to hide the life he's trapped in
The kid wonders if the world outside his own experience is just an illusion. He thinks that the backdrop of society hides the struggles he faces.


He's like nothing I've ever seen So maybe he's just a dream
The kid is so unique that the singer wonders if he is actually real or just a dream.




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