Lyrics:
You were a child,
crawlin' on your knees toward it.
Makin' mama so proud,
but your voice was too loud.
We like to watch you laughing.
You pick the insects off plants.
No time to think of consequences.
[Chorus]
Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
to be haunted.
Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
to be haunted.
The water is warm,
but it's sending me shivers.
A baby is born,
crying out for attention.
Memories fade,
like looking through a fogged mirror.
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
but I thought,
this wouldn't hurt a lot.
I guess not.
[Chorus x6]
Analysis:
There is much interpretation of the song 'Kids' by MGMT and many people have different views and opinions of the song's meanings and messages.
The song seems to be about how damaging it is to grow up. The lyrics are "you were a child, crawling on your knees toward it" which could be representing 'crawling towards maturity. The song could also represent the idea of hedonism and not thinking about the consequences of things as a young person and only when you are older.
The beginning of the song is definitely about the characteristics of a child growing up. But I think it is about the idea that naturally we "crawl towards" and what is beneficial for us, or that we choose the road for success and thus we make "momma so proud".
"No time to think of consequences “could relate to the nature of children. The innocence of a child allows them to live life with no consequences and supports the idea of hedonism.
I think this whole song is explaining the stages of life, but it draws attention to the presence of hardships and stress. I think it also is telling young people who use drugs to escape these hardships to only take what they need from it and "control yourself".
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