Comfortable Kids
The Dead Trees Lyrics
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Why do they get all the attention?
Are they well off, or just well bred?
Find me out and invite me inside
To break bread at your table, I've just arrived on time
You cut your food, and made your bed child
Shes in the wind
I thought she'll roll in
And run away, with you
Like a strong breezed balloon
And who are all these idiot friends?
They drown themselves around me everytime I try to stand up
Regrets. Are not. My strong point. No
And who is this who knocks on my door?
Passed out on the couch and on the floor
And I don't even know who I got in my bed, or my head
Shes in the wind
I thought she'll roll in
And run away, with you
Like a strong breezed balloon
Play the cards that are in your hand
It's not your fault, it's just the way it is
It's such a life
Slow it down
Cause you think your on fire...
your on fire.
your on fire.
The Dead Trees's song Comfortable Kids is defined by its melancholic and introspective tone. The lyrics are a contemplation of belonging and success, and how "comfortable kids" seem to get all the attention. The first verse poses the question of who these "comfortable kids" are, and whether they are privileged or just well-raised. The following lines show the singer's desire to be a part of their world, to be included at their table and to break bread with them. It's an image of wanting to belong, to be a part of something bigger, even when it seems that the world is closed off to the singer.
The second verse starts with a description of the singer's surroundings, and their frustration with the "idiot friends" who are constantly pulling them down. The line "Regrets. Are not. My strong point. No" emphasizes the singer's determination to keep going forward despite the obstacles. The third verse introduces a stranger who has somehow entered the singer's life, and how it's becoming unclear to them what's real and what's not. The line "And I don't even know who I got in my bed, or my head" is a poignant reminder of the powerlessness that comes with uncertainty.
The chorus, "She's in the wind, I thought she'll roll in and run away with you like a strong breezed balloon", suggests a sense of loss, a feeling of things slipping away. It's accompanied by the instruction to "play the cards that are in your hand", an acknowledgment that life is not always fair, and that we have to make the best of what we have. The final line "cause you think you're on fire" is a warning against becoming too caught up in our own egos, and a reminder to slow down and appreciate what we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are all these comfortable kids?
Who are these privileged children that seem to get everything handed to them?
Why do they get all the attention?
What makes these kids so special that they receive so much focus and praise?
Are they well off, or just well bred?
Do these kids come from wealth or are they simply raised in a certain manner?
Find me out and invite me inside
Discover who I am and extend an invitation for me to join in.
To break bread at your table, I've just arrived on time
I have shown up at the perfect moment to join you for a meal and fellowship.
You cut your food, and made your bed child
You have been taught skills and manners from a young age, and are used to a certain level of comfort and order.
Shes in the wind
The person being referred to is no longer present, and may be difficult to locate.
I thought she'll roll in
I expected this person to return, but they have not yet done so.
And run away, with you
They may have left with you, or run off in your absence.
Like a strong breezed balloon
They departed suddenly and with great force, much like a balloon blown away by the wind.
And who are all these idiot friends?
Who are these foolish acquaintances that seem to surround me and drag me down?
They drown themselves around me everytime I try to stand up
Every time I attempt to make progress, these individuals weigh me down and impede my success.
Regrets. Are not. My strong point. No
I do not dwell on my past mistakes and do not allow them to consume me.
And who is this who knocks on my door?
Who is this person that has come to my doorstep unannounced?
Passed out on the couch and on the floor
This individual is in a state of unconsciousness, lying in various places throughout the room.
And I don't even know who I got in my bed, or my head
I am unsure of who is with me or what thoughts are currently occupying my mind.
Play the cards that are in your hand
Make use of the resources and opportunities that are currently available to you.
It's not your fault, it's just the way it is
You are not to blame for the circumstances you find yourself in, as they may simply be out of your control.
It's such a life
Such is the nature of existence, with all its ups and downs.
Slow it down
Take your time and enjoy the present moment, without rushing headlong into the future.
Cause you think your on fire...
You may feel a sense of invincibility or overconfidence, leading you to make impulsive decisions.
your on fire.
This line is repeated twice, perhaps emphasizing the danger of hubris.
your on fire.
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andreja O'Sullivan
I had a lil go with the lyrics :)
Who are all these comfortable kids?
Why do they get all the attention?
Are they well off, or just well bred?
Find me out and invite me inside
To break bread at your table, I've just arrived on time
You cut your food, and made your bed child
Shes in the wind
I thought she'll roll in
And run away, with you
Like a strong breezed balloon
And who are all these idiot friends?
They drown themselves around me everytime I try to stand up
Regrets. Are not. My strong point. No
And who is this who knocks on my door?
Passed out on the couch and on the floor
And I don't even know who I got in my bed, or my head
Shes in the wind
I thought she'll roll in
And run away, with you
Like a strong breezed balloon
Play the cards that are in your hand
It's not your fault, it's just the way it is
It's such a life
Slow it down
Cause you think your on fire...
your on fire.
your on fire.
meatman
Thanks lol I guess I'm not very far off :)