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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.
Jesus Christ
The Kids Lyrics
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More holy than that bible
And that's what I learned in Sunday school
And a mission trip to Mexico
For the hands-up evangelical
Talking about his personal Christ
And a young family, 21
Four kids all sons
They're not like those other kids
They don't play with sharp sticks
And they most certainly don't smoke weed
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
He's so nice
He's so nice
Church basement casserole
More holy than that bible
And that's what I learned in Sunday school
And a mission trip to Mexico
For the hands-up evangelical
Talking about his personal Christ
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
He's alright
He's alright
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
He's alright (He's alright)
He's alright (He's alright)
He's alright (He's alright)
He's alright (He's alright)
The Kids' song "Jesus Christ" seems to be a sarcastic commentary on certain aspects of evangelical Christianity. The lyrics mention things like church basement casseroles and Sunday school, suggesting a familiarity with the religion, but also express a skepticism towards some of the more extreme beliefs and practices associated with certain branches of Christianity. The lines "More holy than that bible" and "And a mission trip to Mexico / For the hands-up evangelical / Talking about his personal Christ" appear to be critiques of the cult-like, self-righteous attitudes often found among certain groups of evangelicals.
The song also touches on themes of conformity and hypocrisy within religious communities. The lyrics mention a family of four sons who are all preachers, suggesting a pressure to conform to strict religious roles and expectations. The lines "They're not like those other kids / They don't play with sharp sticks / And they most certainly don't smoke weed" further emphasize the theme of conformity and the desire to appear outwardly pious.
Line by Line Meaning
Church basement casserole
Something that is more holy than even the Bible, as it is a symbol of the community and togetherness found in sharing food.
More holy than that bible
Reinforcing the idea that the shared experience of food and community can be just as holy and important as religious texts.
And that's what I learned in Sunday school
The importance placed on community and togetherness in shared experiences is a fundamental lesson taught in religious education.
And a mission trip to Mexico
A trip taken with a religious mission in mind, often to spread the teachings and belief system of a particular faith or community.
For the hands-up evangelical
Referencing a particular type of evangelical Christianity that emphasizes the expression of emotion and physical gestures as a way to show religious devotion.
Talking about his personal Christ
The idea that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is central to many religious belief systems and is often a topic of discussion and reflection among religious individuals.
And a young family, 21
Introducing a specific family unit within the context of these religious beliefs and practices.
Four kids all sons
Highlighting the fact that this family is comprised entirely of sons, which could potentially play into traditional gender roles and expectations within certain religious communities.
And all preachers to be
This family is being raised with the intention and expectation that they will become preachers themselves, further emphasizing the importance placed on religious teachings and knowledge within their community.
They're not like those other kids
Setting up a comparison between this religious family unit and others outside of their immediate community.
They don't play with sharp sticks
Using a playful metaphor to emphasize their perceived innocence and lack of involvement in potentially dangerous or threatening activities.
And they most certainly don't smoke weed
Another example of a potentially dangerous or morally questionable activity that this family does not partake in.
Jesus Cocaine Ketamine Christ
A seemingly nonsensical combination of religious imagery and drug use, potentially a commentary on the ways in which religion and substance abuse can intersect or be used as coping mechanisms.
He's so nice
Repeating a line that refers to Jesus in order to emphasize his perceived benevolence and goodness as a religious figure.
He's alright
Another repetition of a line that emphasizes the singer's contentment and acceptance of their religious beliefs and practices.
He's alright (He's alright)
Continuing to repeat the same phrase as a mantra or anthem, potentially indicative of the artist's steadfastness in their beliefs and practices.
He's alright (He's alright)
Continuing the repetition of the phrase, further emphasizing the artist's contentment and acceptance of their religious beliefs and practices.
He's alright (He's alright)
Continuing the repetition of the phrase, potentially with the intention of creating a sense of unity or solidarity among those who share similar beliefs.
He's alright (He's alright)
Ending on a final repetition of the phrase, potentially with the intention of reinforcing the singer's belief in the goodness and righteousness of their religious figure and community.
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Amos Nadlersmith
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