KIDS
james! Lyrics
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That you won the race
For Granny and Grandad
The kid took first place
They said you got a lady
Well that's just right
You're calling her Ruthy
Well that's outasight
Remember to show her
What life is all about
Bargap Road and Oldham Edge her place
Remember to pass on
All the things that see you through
Pearls of wisdom from Frederick The Great
They tell me she's pretty
Well that's no surprise
Just give her a guitar
And start her off right
They say she's a longhair
I hope Frank don't mind
And Peter's got a sweat on
‘Till she's sealed and signed
Remember to show her
What life is all about
Bargap Road and Oldham Edge her place
Remember to pass on
All the things that see you through
Pearls of wisdom from Frederick The Great
The song "Kids" by james! tells the story of the singer's friend winning a race and getting a girlfriend named Ruthy. The lyrics contain advice on how to treat the girlfriend and what to pass on to her. The singer encourages his friend to show Ruthy what life is all about, introducing her to the place where he grew up: Bargap Road and Oldham Edge. He also urges him to pass on pearls of wisdom from Frederick the Great, which the singer considers important for coping with life.
The lyrics have a nostalgic and sentimental tone, as the singer gives advice to his friend in a friendly and sincere way. He seems genuinely concerned about his friend’s love life and wants him to make sure his new girlfriend has a good time and learns important lessons from his experience.
The song also mentions music as an important part of the story. The singer suggests that Ruthy should be given a guitar to start her off right, and that she is a longhair, which might have been a reference to the hippie movement of the 60s and 70s.
Overall, "Kids" is a song about friendship, love, and the importance of sharing experiences and knowledge with others. It encourages the listener to be kind, attentive, and generous towards the people they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
They told me this morning
Someone informed me earlier today
That you won the race
You came in first place in some event or competition
For Granny and Grandad
Your grandparents were proud of your achievement
The kid took first place
You, the young person being addressed, won the event or competition
They said you got a lady
There is a woman in your life
Well that's just right
That's good news
You're calling her Ruthy
You have a nickname for this woman
Well that's outasight
That's really cool
Remember to show her
Don't forget to demonstrate to her
What life is all about
What is important in life
Bargap Road and Oldham Edge her place
Places that are significant to the singer and the woman
Remember to pass on
Don't forget to teach or impart
All the things that see you through
All of the coping strategies or helpful tips that have worked for you in challenging times
Pearls of wisdom from Frederick The Great
Insightful advice or guidance from a historical figure named Frederick The Great
They tell me she's pretty
People have commented that she is attractive
Well that's no surprise
The artist is not shocked by this revelation
Just give her a guitar
Provide her with a musical instrument
And start her off right
Begin her musical education in a good way
They say she's a longhair
The woman has long hair
I hope Frank don't mind
The artist wants to ensure that another person named Frank is not upset by this woman's presence
And Peter's got a sweat on
Another person named Peter is anxious or nervous
‘Till she's sealed and signed
Until some paperwork or agreement is complete
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LEES, MELVYN PRITCHARD
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