Kids In America
Tiffany Lyrics


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Looking out a dirty old window,
Down below the cars,
In the city go rushing by,
I sit here alone and I wonder why.

Friday night and everyone′s moving,
I can feel the heat,
But it's soothing, heading down,
I search for the beat in this dirty town.

Down town the young ones are going
Down town the young ones are growing
We′re the kids in America (whoa-o)
We're the kids in America (whoa-o)
Everybody live for the music-go-round

Bright lights, the music gets faster
Look boy, don't check on your watch
Not another glance
I′m not leaving now, honey not a chance

Hot-shot, give me no problems
Much later baby you′ll be saying never mind
You know life is cruel, life is never kind

Kind hearts don't make a new story
Kind hearts don′t grab any glory

We're the kids in America (whoa-o)
We′re the kids in America (whoa-o)
Everybody live for the music-go-round
La-la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-la-laa sing!
La-la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-la-laa

Come closer, honey that's better
Got to get a brand new experience
Feeling right
Oh don′t try to stop baby
Hold me tight

Outside a new day is dawning
Outside Suburbia's sprawling everywhere
I don't want to go baby

New York to east California
There′s a new wave coming I warn you
We′re the kids in America (whoa-o)
We're the kids in America (whoa-o)
Everybody live for the music-go-round
La-la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-la-laa sing!
La-la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-la-laa

We′re the kids
We're the kids
We′re the kids in America.
We're the kids
We′re the kids
Kkk kids in America.
We're the kids
We're the kids
We′re the kids in America.
We′re the kids
We're the kids
We′re the kids in America.
We're the kids




We′re the kids
We're the kids in America!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tiffany’s song “Kids in America” tell the story of a young person living in a bustling city, feeling isolated and alone. They observe the hustle and bustle of cars and people rushing by, but can’t quite find a place to fit in. On a Friday night, they seek solace in the music and energy of the city, but still can’t escape their solitude. Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a picture of a generation searching for meaning and connection, but struggling to find it in the fast-paced and chaotic world around them.


The chorus of the song asserts that “We’re the kids in America”, emphasizing a sense of community and shared experience among young people in the country. The repetition of the phrase “La-la-la-la-la-laa” provides a melodic and almost chant-like quality to the song, further emphasizing this sense of solidarity.


Overall, “Kids in America” is a song about youth, rebellion, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. The lyrics use vivid imagery and catchy melodies to paint a picture of young people searching for connection and belonging, and ultimately finding it through music and a shared sense of identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Looking out a dirty old window,
Observing the street from a grimy window.


Down below the cars,
Cars move swiftly on the road down below.


In the city go rushing by,
The city is bustling and moving rapidly.


I sit here alone and I wonder why.
Questioning why she is alone in the midst of all the movement and activity.


Friday night and everyone′s moving,
It is Friday night, and everyone is out and about.


I can feel the heat,
Feeling the energy of the crowded city.


But it's soothing, heading down,
Finding comfort in being a part of the crowd and heading towards something exciting.


I search for the beat in this dirty town.
Looking for the pulse and energy of the city.


Down town the young ones are going
The youth are heading downtown.


Down town the young ones are growing
Downtown is where young people thrive and flourish.


We′re the kids in America (whoa-o)
We are young people living in America.


Everybody live for the music-go-round
Everyone lives for the constant cycle of music and entertainment.


Bright lights, the music gets faster
The lights are bright, and the music intensifies.


Look boy, don't check on your watch
Don't worry about the time.


Not another glance
Don't take your eyes off the action.


I′m not leaving now, honey not a chance
She is staying in the moment and not leaving anytime soon.


Hot-shot, give me no problems
Don't cause any issues, hot-shot.


Much later baby you′ll be saying never mind
You will regret bothering her later.


You know life is cruel, life is never kind
Life can be tough and unforgiving.


Kind hearts don't make a new story
Being kind doesn't create anything new or exciting.


Kind hearts don′t grab any glory
Kind people don't receive any recognition or fame.


Come closer, honey that's better
Get closer to her.


Got to get a brand new experience
She wants to try something new and exciting.


Feeling right
Feeling good and confident.


Oh don′t try to stop baby
Don't try to hold her back.


Hold me tight
Hold her tightly.


Outside a new day is dawning
A new day is starting outside.


Outside Suburbia's sprawling everywhere
Outside the city, suburbs are expanding and spreading outwards.


I don't want to go baby
She doesn't want to leave the excitement and energy of the city.


New York to east California
From the east coast to California.


There′s a new wave coming I warn you
There is a new cultural movement coming.


We′re the kids in America (whoa-o)
They are young people living in America.


Everybody live for the music-go-round
Everyone lives for the constant cycle of music and entertainment.


We′re the kids
They are young people.


We′re the kids
They are young people.


Kkk kids in America.
They are young people living in America.


We′re the kids
They are young people.


We′re the kids
They are young people.


We′re the kids in America.
They are young people living in America.


We're the kids
They are young people.


We′re the kids
They are young people.


We′re the kids in America!
They are young people living in America.




Writer(s): M Wilde, R Wilde

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