Kids
The Kooks Lyrics

Sitting in my room painting the world
I am alone with my thoughts, trying to make sense of the world by expressing it through art.

And the kids are not alright
The younger generation is struggling and suffering in ways that adults are not taking seriously enough.

Good England thrown to the wolves
The country is being inadequately protected, and its values and traditions are being disregarded or exploited.

And the lunatics taking over
People who do not have society's best interests at heart are gaining power and spreading chaos.

Heaven I found under my demons
Despite my inner struggles and flaws, I have discovered a sense of peace and fulfillment.

And the smoking gun that you found
You have discovered evidence of wrongdoing or deception.

Lying on the ground
The truth has been revealed and is there for everyone to see.

I'm just sitting painting the world
I am using art to explore and express my ideas about the world.

And the kids are not alright
The younger generation is struggling and suffering in ways that adults are not taking seriously enough.

When I don't have a choice, that's when I find my voice
I am able to assert myself and speak out when I am backed into a corner.

I'm not trying to be what you want me to be
I am not interested in conforming to your expectations or desires.

I'm not your friend, I'm your Queen
I am holding myself at a higher level of power and authority than just being someone's friend or equal.

You're quickly losing your scene
You are becoming less relevant or important in the current cultural landscape.

Standing up in front of a mountain
Facing a daunting challenge or obstacle.

And I don't want to fight
I do not want to engage in conflict over this issue.

The clouds answer to no one
Nature exists on its own terms and cannot be controlled by human desires or whims.

They don't need the sun
Nature is self-sustaining and does not require external validation or support.

The streets are dark and the gas light leads me
I am navigating through an environment that is dangerous, uncertain, and potentially harmful.

Soon I'm out of sight
I am leaving this place, whether physically or mentally, and moving on to something else.

Howling back
Responding with primal intensity or passion.

Back at the moon
Engaging with something distant and intangible, perhaps representing a sense of mystery or beauty.

Woah (woah woah)
An expression of strong emotion or emphasis.

The kids are not alright
The younger generation is struggling and suffering in ways that adults are not taking seriously enough.