Kids
Vacances Lyrics
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Could have made it rough
A college didn't suit me so I left again so I tried to make it alone
Now that it's over once again
I feel like I live with my own best friend
Time never told me to never look back???
We always were, we always were
We're the same kids we always were,
We always were, we always were
Yeah, uh huh, we're the same kids
I wish I could take it back all the things I've done
That left us where we were at
Left it all to dissipate like the people in the room you used to hate
Now that it's over once again
I feel like I live with my own best friend
Time never told me to never look back???
We're the same kids we always were,
We always were, we always were
We're the same kids we always were,
We always were, we always were
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go
When there's no where to run
What you gonna do, what you gonna do
But make it alone
We're the same kids we always were,
We always were, we always were
We're the same kids we always were,
We always were, we always were
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
The song "Kids" by Vacances seems to be about a sense of nostalgia and longing for the carefree and innocent days of childhood. The lyrics speak of the regret of taking the past for granted and the desire to go back and change things. The first verse expresses the desire to have taken advantage of opportunities when younger, but at the same time acknowledges the fact that college was not the right fit for the singer. This led to the decision to leave and try to make it alone. However, as the chorus repeats, "We're the same kids we always were," it seems that even though time has passed and choices have been made, what remains constant is the desire to connect with that feeling of youth and simplicity.
The lines "Time never told me to never look back???" and "Tell me where to run, tell me where to run" suggest a feeling of being stuck and unsure of where to go or what to do next. The repetitive chorus reinforces the idea of being stagnant and trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and longing for the past. The reference to the people in the room that the singer used to hate may signify a desire to move on and leave negativity behind, but also a sense of loss and sadness for relationships and connections that have faded away.
Overall, the song seems to capture a bittersweet mix of regret, nostalgia, and a desire for freedom and a fresh start. Through its repetitive and catchy chorus, it draws the listener into this feeling of being trapped and unsure of what the next step should be.
Line by Line Meaning
I leapt on I was young enough to come back and try
I took risks while I was young and had the luxury of being able to try again if I failed
Could have made it rough
I could have made things harder for myself
A college didn't suit me so I left again so I tried to make it alone
I didn't feel like college was right for me, so I left and tried to succeed on my own
Now that it's over once again
Now that I've failed again
I feel like I live with my own best friend
I've come to feel comfortable in my own company
Time never told me to never look back???
I never received a clear message that I should never look back on my past mistakes
We're the same kids we always were,
We're still the same people we were when we were young
Yeah, uh huh, we're the same kids
We're still the same people that we were when we were kids, and that's a good thing
I wish I could take it back all the things I've done
I regret the mistakes I've made and wish I could undo them
That left us where we were at
Those mistakes left us in our current situation
Left it all to dissipate like the people in the room you used to hate
I let everything fall apart, just like the people I couldn't stand used to do
Tell me where to run, tell me where to run
I'm feeling lost and don't know where to turn
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go
Where will you turn when there's nowhere left to go?
When there's no where to run
When you've come to the end of the road
What you gonna do, what you gonna do
What will you do in that situation?
But make it alone
You'll have to face it on your own
Writer(s): Daniel Lannon, Alexander Fitts
Contributed by Aaliyah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.