Kids
Young and Heartless Lyrics


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This is a song that I wrote
It's what I'm living and breathing
It's a pop melody
That doesn't mean it has no meaning
I keep on thinking
How will I make it
Spending every Saturday night
Making music in my parents' basement
Feed me to the lions
Cuz they have their pride
Feed me to the lions
Cuz they have their pride
Oh would I be lyin'
If I had no pride
Would I be lyin'
If I had no pride
Let me paint my vision
Into your mind
With pitches, rhymes, and rhythms
Flowing perfectly in time
Yeah I'll play this track for hours
Until I get it right
I'm just a kid out here that's trying to make it
The odds I will defy
I just remembered
Young four year old me
Singing on the stage all alone
To Uncle Cracker baby Follow Me
Now I'm in college
Twenty-One year old me
Making these beats on my own
Maybe I shoulda' went to Berkley
Feed me to the lions
Cuz they have their pride
Feed me to the lions
Cuz they have their pride
Oh would I be lyin'
If I had no pride
Would I be lyin'
If I had no pride
Let me paint my vision
Into your mind
With pitches, rhymes, and rhythms
Flowing perfectly in time
Yeah I'll play this track for hours
Until I get it right
I'm just a kid out here that's trying to make it
The odds I will defy
I'm sleepin'
And I know my dream is sure to follow
I can't sleep in
Cuz I'm wondering where to go
I'm sleepin'
And I know my dream is sure to follow
I can't sleep in
I'm wondering where to go
Let me paint my vision
Into your mind
With pitches, rhymes, and rhythms
Flowing perfectly in time
Yeah I'll play this track for hours
Until I get it right




I'm just a kid out here that's trying to make it
The odds I will defy

Overall Meaning

The song "Kids" by Young and Heartless is a track that speaks to the journey of working hard to achieve one's goals and dreams, particularly in the music industry. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and pride, as the artist reflects on the hard work and sacrifices made to get to where they are. The lyrics reference spending every Saturday night in their parents' basement making music, reflecting on childhood dreams and aspirations, and pushing through obstacles to make it to their current position. The chorus "Feed me to the lions, Cuz they have their pride, Oh would I be lyin' If I had no pride" speaks to an internal motivation and self-belief that drives the artist towards success. Overall, the song captures the feeling of pursuing a passion with relentless effort and a strong sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

This is a song that I wrote
The author wrote this song


It's what I'm living and breathing
The song relates to the author's aspirations and goals


It's a pop melody
The song is in a popular music style


That doesn't mean it has no meaning
The song has deeper significance despite the music style


I keep on thinking
The author is constantly contemplating their future


How will I make it
The author is unsure of how to achieve their aspirations


Spending every Saturday night
The author dedicates their free time to their music career


Making music in my parents' basement
The author's music production space is limited and not ideal


Feed me to the lions
The author is willing to face criticism by others


Cuz they have their pride
Critics have their own egos to protect


Oh would I be lyin'
The author is questioning their honesty with themselves


If I had no pride
Pride is an important factor in the author's pursuit of their dreams


Let me paint my vision
The author wants to share their aspirations with the audience


Into your mind
The author wants to evoke an emotional response from the listener


With pitches, rhymes, and rhythms
The components that make up the song structure


Flowing perfectly in time
The song components work together effectively


Yeah I'll play this track for hours
The author is dedicated to perfecting the song


Until I get it right
The author wants the song to be a polished final product


I just remembered
The author is reflecting on their past


Young four year old me
The author is reminiscing about a younger version of themselves


Singing on the stage all alone
The author has already had aspirations in music performance


To Uncle Cracker baby Follow Me
The author remembers performing a song by Uncle Cracker on stage


Now I'm in college
The author is currently in college


Twenty-One year old me
The author's current age is 21


Making these beats on my own
The author is creating music independently


Maybe I shoulda' went to Berkley
The author has doubts about their music career while in college


I'm sleepin'
The author is currently asleep


And I know my dream is sure to follow
The author is confident in achieving their aspirations


I can't sleep in
The author is unable to sleep any longer due to their driven mindset


Cuz I'm wondering where to go
The author is unsure of what specific actions to take for their career


The odds I will defy
The author is determined to overcome obstacles to achieve their aspirations


I'm just a kid out here that's trying to make it
The author acknowledges their youth, but is still striving for success




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jared Thom

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Comments from YouTube:

@Rebecca-zr1zz

i love this band. keep up the great work! you guys will end up huge.

@celestemartinez3

this is the first song I heard of this band and it's pretty awesome :)

@djunkown436

+Celeste Martinez I'm in the same situation, and yes it's pretty awesome^^

@IAmRinari

Haha if the first song u hear is good u sure want to hear the next one 😝 fortunately, every song on this album is awesome.

@Nina-em7gt

perfection, i'm in tears 😭

@brotherleejr4550

cool!

@rodrigoriverabecerril3250

I like that drums

@mariotomascasadei6534

Reminds me of Copeland

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@brotherleejr4550

that's true :)

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