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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.
Where I Belong
The Kids Lyrics
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You have saved
Bought with the blood of Your son
Now He's our brother
We stand in awe of our God, our Father
This is where we belong
We've been adopted by the King of heaven
You call us Your own
We can't contain what's inside us
We're overcome
This is where we belong
We are never alone
You are our home
This is where we belong
How great it is just to know
We have a Savior
A God who sees us as we are
And calls us children
You've placed a seat at your table
For the likes of us
This is where we belong
We are never alone
You are our home
We are never alone
You are our home
This is where we belong
We will never be afraid
Never walk alone
The God who beat the grave
Stands before it all
You wrap us with your arms
Never letting go
The grip of Your love
Now wraps around our soul
Our rock our refuge
On which we stand
A firm foundation
Never sinking sand
Oh, Hallelujah
To the Lord of all
Because we find in Your
We're right where we belong
We are never alone
You are our home
We are never alone
You are our home
This is where we belong
The song "Where I Belong" by The Kids is a powerful and uplifting anthem that celebrates the love and salvation offered by God. The lyrics convey a sense of belonging and being adopted by God, recognizing that they are now part of His family. The song expresses gratitude for being saved through the sacrifice of God's son and emphasizes the awe and reverence they feel for their heavenly Father.
The first verse acknowledges that the love they have experienced is not something unfamiliar to them. They understand that they have been redeemed and purchased by the blood of Jesus, who is now considered their brother. This realization fills them with awe and reverence for God, recognizing that they belong in His presence and under His care.
The chorus further reinforces the message of belonging. They express being adopted by the King of heaven, becoming sons and daughters through the Holy Spirit. The overwhelming love and identity they have found in God cannot be contained, as they are completely overcome with gratitude and joy. The repetitive phrase "This is where we belong" reinforces their deep-rooted conviction that their place is to be by God's side.
The second verse continues to highlight the incredible relationship they have with God. They find comfort and security in knowing that they are never alone because God is their home. They rejoice in having a Savior who sees them as they truly are and lovingly calls them His children. The imagery of being seated at God's table signifies the honor and acceptance they have received despite their shortcomings. They acknowledge that they are undeserving of such grace, yet God has made a place for them.
The bridge reflects the unwavering faith and trust in God's presence. They declare that they will never be afraid or walk alone because the God who defeated death stands with them. They visualize being tightly embraced by God's love, never to be let go. They proclaim that their foundation is secure, standing on the rock of God's refuge. The song ends with a resounding "Hallelujah" to honor the Lord of all, acknowledging that they have found their rightful place and identity in Him.
Overall, "Where I Belong" is a song that celebrates the incredible love and acceptance offered by God. It expresses a deep sense of gratitude, joy, and security in knowing that they are part of God's family and have found their true home in Him.
Line by Line Meaning
We are no stranger to this love
We are familiar with and have experienced the love that is being referred to
You have saved
You have rescued and delivered us
Bought with the blood of Your son
Our redemption was achieved through the sacrificial death of your son
Now He's our brother
Through our faith and relationship with Jesus, we are considered His siblings
We stand in awe of our God, our Father
We have deep reverence and admiration for God, who is both our creator and parent
This is where we belong
This is the place where we are meant to be, where we feel a sense of belonging and purpose
We've been adopted by the King of heaven
We have been chosen and accepted as children by the ruler of the heavenly realm
Made sons and daughters through Your spirit
By the power of Your spirit, we have become sons and daughters of God
You call us Your own
You consider us as Your possession, part of Your family
We can't contain what's inside us
We are filled with overwhelming emotions and cannot keep them contained
We're overcome
We are overwhelmed by a powerful force or feeling
We are never alone
We are always accompanied and supported
You are our home
You are the place of comfort, safety, and belonging for us
How great it is just to know
It brings immense joy to simply have the knowledge and awareness
We have a Savior
We possess a rescuer and redeemer who saves us from sin and its consequences
A God who sees us as we are
Our true selves are known and understood by a divine being
And calls us children
He affectionately identifies us as His offspring
You've placed a seat at your table
You have provided us with a place of honor and inclusion in your presence
For the likes of us
For people like us, with our flaws and imperfections
We will never be afraid
We will not experience fear or be filled with apprehension
Never walk alone
We will always have companionship and guidance
The God who beat the grave
The God who conquered death and emerged victorious from the tomb
Stands before it all
He is confidently present and steadfast amidst everything
You wrap us with your arms
You embrace and enclose us within your loving embrace
Never letting go
You never release or relinquish your hold on us
The grip of Your love
The firm grasp of your affection and care
Now wraps around our soul
It envelops and encompasses the core of our being
Our rock our refuge
You are our unyielding foundation of strength and our place of safety
On which we stand
Upon which we firmly establish ourselves
A firm foundation
A solid and unshakable base
Never sinking sand
Unlike unstable and insecure ground, it will never cause us to sink or falter
Oh, Hallelujah
An expression of praise and exultation
To the Lord of all
Directed towards the ruler and master of everything
Because we find in Your
Because we discover and experience within you
We're right where we belong
We are exactly in the place where we are meant to be and experience belonging
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Zachary Cowan
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