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1) The kids are a punk rock band based in Antwerp, Belgium. They were one of the first groups in Belgium to really tap into the power of the international punk scene which was erupting in 1976-77.

Formed by three angry dock(work)ers, the group evolves from pure energy on the first album to more varied and adult songs. Ludo Mariman (in "Wit-lof from Belgium") on the changes the band went trough : "Look, punk may be dead and over. But that doesn't mean we have to go away. We are almost a normal rock band now. We even have a slow song. We play better. We don't spit on the public anymore, now we try to amuse them".

In 1986, after 10 years THE KIDS decided to stop playing and LUDO MARIMAN started his solocareer. But in 1996, 20 years after the first gig THE KIDS held a reunion-tour. The first two albums were reproduced on one CD and a double album. THE KIDS will continue playing as long as ....... 'THE KIDS ARE UNITED'.

In 2001 THE KIDS were 25 YEARS young and in december of that same year the Live CD FLABBERGASTED! was released. In 2005 they release a new single "Freedom, Liberty, Democracy". In 2006 the KIDS are 30!

2007 saw the release of THE KIDS ANTHOLOGY, a box including all albums between 1978 and 1985, completed with a DVD of a live concert recorded in 1982.

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Because i made a bio for a kids page and i now found out there is also a The Kids page on lastfm i copy paste this over here.

One of the first groups in Belgium to really tap into the power of the international punk scene which was erupting in 1976-77 were The Kids. In retrospect, it is a bit foolish to call the Kids a "punk"-group, since they were much too R&B for that, but they certainly communicated the "punk"-feeling.

Front-man Ludo Mariman in "Wit-lof from Belgium": "In 1976 we were together in a band called "Crash". None of us could really play. We just hammered away, hard and fast, sounding like a really bad Velvet Underground. When the first news of the punk explosion in Britain started to come through, I went to London. I wanted to know what was going on over there, and if these guys had the seem feelings of anger I had. I remember the shivers down my spine seeing Eddie & The Hot Rods. I also saw the Ramones and then I knew we had that same music within us. Technically we could handle it, because you don't have to master the instruments to play punk music".

"Bloody Belgium", "Fascist cops", "No Monarchy" and "Rock over Belgium" were the songs which got them started.

They played support acts for Iggy Pop and Patti Smith in 1977.

Formed by three angry dock(work)ers, the group evolves from pure energy on the first album to more varied and adult songs. Ludo Mariman (again in "Wit-lof from Belgium") on the changes the band went trough : "Look, punk may be dead and over. But that doesn't mean we have to go away. We are almost a normal rock band now. We even have a slow song. We play better. We don't spit on the public anymore, now we try to amuse them".

Strangely enough, their two first albums were produced by Leo Caerts, the man who had been a band-leader for the likes of Will Tura etc. and the author of the world hit "Eviva España" (see Samantha).

In 1979 they release a single together with Jo Lemaire & Flouze : Jo sings "Tintarella di Luna", the Kids do a cover of "Louie Louie".

The album "Living in the 20th century" becomes a classic. They even hit the hitparades with "Dancing".
Their moment of fame however is the brilliant song "There will be no next time" (or as Humo put it : "the world hit which never was one").

After the split of the group in 1985, the front-singer of the band Ludo Mariman, a former professional soccer-player for Antwerp, keeps trying to make it in the music business. He sings "Angie" for the LSP-band and returns to the public eye four years later with "You never know what's yours" and has kept on recording ever since. Although his records are always of reasonable quality, he never really manages to produce the excitement which was a trademark for The Kids.

That Mariman is a well-respected artist can be deduced from this expert for the 1994 album "They say" in Humo : "Mariman is, just as when he invented the punk movement for the low countries 18 years ago, still angry and that is a quality of this man. ... Most of the twelve songs on this album were written and sung from the viewpoint of something that somebody who has a much smoother tongue than me has described as the "wet dog syndrome". ... Authenticity. You cannot buy it in your local shopping mall. Ludo Mariman has had tons of it for years, and now he has even produced a very good cd with it."

1996 sees a surprise comeback for the Kids. They decide to reform the band and tour the summerfestivals. In 1998 they are featured on the soundtrack of the Belgian movie "Dief". They also reappear on national television (on "Nieuwe Maandag"). Ludo Mariman says the group now has a status where it can decide to play together once in while. They will also continue to tour in the summer of 1998.

This tour lasted well into 1999. During this they found out that they are doing to their own amazement - well eh - amazingly well in Eastern Germany. "There is a lot of demand for punks of the first generation over there. The sadder the surroundings, the better punkrock thrives", said singer Ludo Mariman in "Het Nieuwsblad".
The group has undergone some changes in personnel : ex-Scabs Frankie Saenen now hits the drums, and young Pieter Van Buyten (see also Flip Kowlier, Chitlin' Fooks) handles the bass. Ludo Mariman and guitar-player Luk Van De Poel remain on their post. On March 13th 2001, a live-concert in the Ancienne Belgique was recorded, and the goal still is to release a CD with this material.

Members:
- Ludo Mariman (vocals, guitar) -- Ludo Mariman (zang, gitaar)
- Danny De Haes - Pieter Van Buyten (bass) -- Danny De Haes - Pieter Van Buyten (bas)
- Luk Van De Poel (guitar) -- Luk Van De Poel (gitaar)
- Eddy De Haes - Cesar Janssen - Frankie Saenen(drums) -- Eddy De Haes - Cesar Janssen - Frankie Saenen (drums)

Albums (The Kids):

- The Kids (Fontana - 1978)
- Naughty kids (Fontana - 1978)
- Living in the 20th century (Mercury - 1979)
- Black out (Mercury - 1981)
- If the kids ... (Mercury - 1982)
- Gotcha! (Konexion - 1985)

Compilations :

- The Kids (Release on CD of the first two albums + bonus-tracks) (Polygram - 1996)

- The Kids Anthology (3 cd's, one live cd + 2 bonus cd's and a dvd) (Universal 2007)

Albums (Ludo Mariman) :

- You never know what's yours (Kafka - 1989)
- They say (Donor - 1994)

http://www.thekidspunk.eu

source: http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/kids.htm

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2) The Kids is also a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim. With Dag Ingebrigtsen as lead singer and Torstein Flakne (now Stage Dolls) on lead guitar. Dag Ingebrigtsen has been taking part in almost every song made for Rosenborg footballclub, and has been influential in what to be known as "trønder-rock". In 1979 their hit "Hun er forelska i lærer'n" where at the top of Norways hitchart.

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3) Early Connecticut punk rock band

4) The Kids was finnish child group. They have released album "The Kids" in 2000. Members were Ida ja Joanna Kupiainen and Anniina Merisalo.

Don't Say No
The Kids Lyrics

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I wonder why it is
That you wish your time on me
So how long has it been
Since the last one ran away
I don't understand
Why anybody else would stay
It's time for me to leave
Well I don't know what to say

Don't know what to say
Don't know what to say
Well, I don't know what to say
Don't really, don't know what to say

Thought we knew it all
You know we never really did
We threw it all away
Because of something stupid someone said
Life's a party thing
You know and I don't have to win
We really got no choice
You know I don't know what to say

Don't know what to say
Don't know what to say
And I don't know what to say
No I really don't know what to say

What do you think of that
You can kiss my ass
Look me in the face
You're a big mistake

You could break my heart
It won't be the first time
You can string me on, and on
And I'll pretend I'm doing fine
Tried to ask you out
Like I did the other day
I look you in the face
And I don't know what to say

Don't know what to say
Don't know what to say

Well, I don't know what to say
No I really don't know what to say

Overall Meaning

In the first part of the song "Don't Say No" by The Kids, the singer is expressing confusion and frustration towards someone who seems to continuously waste their time. They question why this person remains in their life when others have previously left. Despite not understanding the situation, the singer ultimately decides it's time for them to leave but struggles to find the right words to express their feelings.

The lyrics continue to delve into themes of not knowing or understanding things fully. The singer reflects on past mistakes and the ignorance of youth, acknowledging that they may have taken things for granted and let important relationships slip away due to trivial reasons. They recognize that life is unpredictable and that sometimes decisions are made impulsively without considering the consequences. The singer feels trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and indecision, unsure of how to move forward.

As the song progresses, the tone shifts to a more defiant and confrontational stance. The singer expresses frustration towards the person they are addressing, telling them off with blunt remarks such as "You can kiss my ass" and highlighting their perceived flaws as a mistake. There is a sense of resentment and hurt in the lyrics, suggesting that the singer has been let down or hurt by this person in the past.

The song concludes with the singer acknowledging their vulnerability and inability to communicate their true feelings. Despite attempts to reach out and make amends, they still struggle to find the right words when faced with the person who has caused them pain. The repetition of "Don't know what to say" reinforces their frustration and lack of resolution in the situation, leaving them feeling unsure and unsettled. Overall, the song captures the complexities of human relationships, the challenges of communication, and the emotional turmoil that can come with unresolved conflicts.

Don't Say NoThe Kids Lyrics

Don't Say No
The Kids Lyrics