Kids
OneRepublic
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Days when We'd fight, we'd fight 'til I would give in Yeah, perfect disasters We were reaching, reaching for the rafters, eh ey And on most of the days we were searching for ways To get up and get out of the town that we were raised, yeah, 'cause we were done I remember, we were sleeping in cars We were searching for OZ We were burning cigars With white plastics tips 'til we saw the sun And we said crazy things like I refuse to look back thinking days were better Just because they're younger days I don't know what's 'round the corner Way I feel right now I swear we'll never change Back when we were kids Swore we would never die You and me were kids Swear that we'll never die Lights down And we drive and we're drivin' just to get out Yeah, perfect disasters Yeah, we were swinging, swinging from the rafters, hey ey We were dancing in cars We were looking for ours We were naming the stars After people we knew 'til we had to go And we were saying things like I refuse to look back thinking days were better Just because they're younger days I don't know what's 'round the corner Way I feel right now I swear we'll never change Back when we were kids Swore we would never die You and me were kids Swear that we'll never die Nights when we kept dancing Changing all our plans and Making every day a holiday Feel the years start burning City lights they're turning Something 'bout this feels the same Back when we were kids Swore we would never die You and me were kids Swear that we'll never die I refuse to look back thinking days were better Just because they're younger days I don't know what's 'round the corner Way I feel right now I swear we'll never change You and me were kids
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Written by: RYAN TEDDER, BRANDON COLLINS, BRENT KUTZLE, STEVE WILMOT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Kids" is a song by the American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released on August 12, 2016, as the second single from their fourth studio album, "Oh My My."
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They Wrote ItThe band members, Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle, are the primary writers of the song. This reflects their penchant for self-crafted pieces.
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Chart SuccessThe song managed to peak at number 13 on the US Adult Top 40 Billboard chart, secured the 10th spot on the Polish Singles chart, and reached number 21 on the Slovak Airplay chart.
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Music Video ShootingThe music video for "Kids" was shot in one continuous take in Mexico City. This unique filming style enhances the narrative and visual appeal of the music video.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics talk about reminiscing youth and expressing the wish to return to the carefree days. It is filled with nostalgia and longing, typical for many of OneRepublic's compositions.
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Distinct Sound"Kids" sports a unique electro-pop sound that diverges from OneRepublic’s usual rock-leaning tunes.
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Live PerformanceThe band first performed "Kids" live at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam. The performance was highly praised for its electric energy and engaging delivery.
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Song InspirationTedder, the front-man and primary lyricist of OneRepublic, noted that the song was inspired by the feelings of longing for the simplicity and freedom of childhood.
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Record ProductionThe song was produced by Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Noel Zancanella, making it a total in-house project.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of the song was later released, stripping down the original's synth-heavy arrangement to highlight the lyrics and melody.
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