The forces behind Young Gun Silver Fox are Andy Platts and Shawn Lee. It was inevitable that two of the UK's most prolific and versatile pop music linguists would one day collaborate and intertwine their creative strengths. Their albums fuse the talents they've mastered in their respective careers, from Andy's role as frontman and co-founder of Mamas Gun to Shawn's numerous self-produced projects with AM and his own Ping Pong Orchestra, even composing the soundtrack for the critically acclaimed 2006 video game Bully. The authentic hybrid of styles intricately integrated into their music call back to the days of yacht rock and adult-oriented rock.
Christian John Wikane
(New York City / May 2015)
Kids
Young Gun Silver Fox Lyrics
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Growing up is never ending, nobody likes making mistakes
I guess it's easier pretending than tell yourself you're acting your age
But it's just all a big disguise
We ain't nothing but kids
longing for the sunshine
anything for a simple life
She's a honey with a wild streak, you can tell from the look on her face
Courting trouble comes so easy, and it's got me reeling cause I don't like the way
He looks into her big brown eyes
They ain't nothing but kids
Cruising in the fast lane
They ain't nothing but kids
And it's knocking me sideways
They ain't nothing but kids
longing for the sunshine
They ain't nothing but kids
anything for a simple life
Carefree travels in every direction, the world is an open door
Where nothing matters but the smile on your heart
Why would you ask for more?
The lyrics of Young Gun Silver Fox's song "Kids" explore grown-up individuals who are grappling with the complexities of adulthood while still yearning for the simplicity of their childhood days. The song opens with the lines "Growing up is never ending, nobody likes making mistakes, I guess it's easier pretending than telling yourself you're acting your age. But it's just all a big disguise." These lines highlight the struggles of adulthood and the pressure to always have everything figured out, which can make it difficult to admit when we are wrong. The use of the phrase "acting your age" suggests that there is a certain level of expected maturity associated with growing up, while the line "But it's just all a big disguise" suggests that this is all just an illusion we tell ourselves.
The chorus then repeats the phrase "We ain't nothing but kids" four times, emphasizing the theme of the song. The lines "She's a honey with a wild streak, you can tell from the look on her face / Courting trouble comes so easy, and it's got me reeling cause I don't like the way / He looks into her big brown eyes" point to a scenario where reckless behavior and youthful impulses are still very much present even as these individuals are supposed to be mature adults. The second verse furthers this idea with the lines "Carefree travels in every direction, the world is an open door / Where nothing matters but the smile on your heart / Why would you ask for more?" These lines suggest that there is something pure and simple about childhood that is lost in the complexities of adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
Growing up is never ending, nobody likes making mistakes
Growing up can be tough as there is always something to learn, and nobody likes to make mistakes.
I guess it's easier pretending than tell yourself you're acting your age
Pretending to be someone you're not is easier than accepting that you are acting your age.
But it's just all a big disguise
However, this behavior is just a disguise.
We ain't nothing but kids
longing for the sunshine
We are just like children who long for happiness in their lives.
We ain't nothing but kids
anything for a simple life
We are still like kids, willing to do anything for a simple and carefree life.
She's a honey with a wild streak, you can tell from the look on her face
She is attractive and has an adventurous side, which is evident from the expression on her face.
Courting trouble comes so easy, and it's got me reeling cause I don't like the way
He looks into her big brown eyes
She is prone to getting in trouble, and this worries me because I don't like the way he looks at her lovingly.
They ain't nothing but kids
Cruising in the fast lane
They are just like children who want to enjoy life to the fullest without thinking of the consequences.
They ain't nothing but kids
And it's knocking me sideways
Their behavior is surprising and impacting me in a significant and unexpected way.
Carefree travels in every direction, the world is an open door
Life is full of possibilities, and we should enjoy it without any worries or stress.
Where nothing matters but the smile on your heart
Why would you ask for more?
What matters the most is the happiness in your heart, and there is no need to ask for anything more than that.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andy Platts
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