The Kids Are Sick Again
Maxïmo Park
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The comforting ache Of the summer holidays Pointless days pining Afternoons whining The suburbs scream At passers by The scream of escape A new siren Wasted lives Hope takes flight I don't mind Losing self respect I've done it before And I'll do it again I'm stifled tonight Which is fine I've done it before And I'll do it again I'm hotter than this Under regular beams of light Toothpaste smiles Don't seem so bright I'm marching on Don't revise I don't mind Losing self respect I've done it before And I'll do it again I'm thwarted tonight Which is fine See I've done it before And I'll do it again The kids are sick again Nothing to look forward to They jumped the cliff again Future sinks beneath the blue The kids are sick again Nothing to look forward to They jumped the cliff again Future sinks beneath the blue The kids are sick again Nothing to look forward to They jumped the cliff again Future sinks beneath the blue The kids are sick again Nothing to look forward to ...
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Written by: Archis Tiku, Duncan Robert Lloyd, Lukas James Wooller, Paul Anthony Smith, Thomas Alexander English
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"The Kids Are Sick Again" is a song by British indie rock band Maxïmo Park.
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Album DetailsThe track features on the band's third studio album, "Quicken The Heart," released in 2009.
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Chart RankingThe single peaked at number 46 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "The Kids Are Sick Again" was directed by famous music video director Ian Bonhote.
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Live PerformancesMaxïmo Park premiered the song in March 2009 at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics reflect the band's typical theme of urban romance and social commentary.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in addition to digital format.
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Album ArtThe single's cover art, like the rest of the album's art, was created by acclaimed graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook who has also worked with David Bowie.
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Unique SoundThe song is notable for its pounding piano riff, in contrast to the band's typically more guitar-driven sound.
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Commercial Use"The Kids Are Sick Again" was used in advertising by an Italian beer company in 2009.
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Band’s FavoriteThe song cited by the members of Maxïmo Park as one of the band’s favorite tracks to play live.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its high energy and catchy melody, considering it a highlight of the album.
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