Kid

Pretenders

About Kid

"Kid" is a song written by Chrissie Hynde that was released on the Pretenders 1980 debut album Pretenders. It was also released as a single and reached #33 in the UK. It has been covered by several other artists, including Everything but the Girl.


Year:
2009
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Kid what changed your mood 
You've gone all sad so I feel sad too 
I think I know some things we never outgrow 
You think it's wrong 
I can tell you do 
How can I explain 
When you don't want me to

Kid my only kid 
You look so small you've gone so quiet 
I know you know what I'm about 
I won't deny it 
But you forgive though you don't understand 
You've turned your head 
You've dropped by hand

All my sorrow, all my blues 
All my sorrow

Shut the light, go away 
Full of grace, you cover your face

Kid gracious kid 
Your eyes are blue but you won't cry 
I know angry tears are too dear 
You won't let them go

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Pretenders

The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978. The original band comprised initiator and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). The band has experienced drug-related deaths of the members, and numerous subsequent personnel changes have taken place over the years, with Hynde and Chambers as the remaining original members. more »

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Written by: Christine Hynde

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Kid" is a single released in 1979 by The Pretenders and it was the band's second single.
Album Appearance
"Kid" takes its place in The Pretenders' self-titled debut studio album.
Recognition
It was ranked among the top 30 songs in the UK charts.
Song Writers
The song was written by Pretenders' lead vocalist Chrissie Hynde.
Lyrics Interpretation
Some fans interpret the song to be about abortion due to the lyric "Kid, my only kid".
B-side
The B-side of the single features the song "Tattooed Love Boys," which is also from their debut album.
Genre Classification
The song is often classified as a power-pop or new-wave style song.
Cover Versions
"Kid" has been covered by several artists over the years, including the James Hunter Six and Chris Spedding.
Performance
In live performances, the song is regularly performed differently from its recorded version in order to showcase the guitar skills of The Pretenders' lead guitarist, James Honeyman-Scott.
Music Video
Although it was made for the single, The Pretenders' music video for "Kid" notably features a different version of the song than that which appears on their debut album. The music video begins with a spoken intro by Hynde.
Legacy
"Kid" remains a staple in the band's setlists to this day, showcasing its enduring popularity with fans.

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