The Kids Are Coming

Tones and I

About The Kids Are Coming

"The Kids Are Coming" is a song by Australian singer Tones and I, released to Australian and German radio on 27 September 2019 as the fourth single from Tones and I's debut EP of the same name. Recorded and engineered by Randy Belculfine. On 28 September 2019, Tones and I performed the song at the 2019 AFL Grand Final alongside "Dance Monkey".


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No one wants to listen to the kids these days, yeah
The fibs these days, yeah
They say that we're all the same
But they're the ones to blame
Speaking of the young as if we killed someone
But we don't need your guns
We're all too busy on the run
Tryna be someone

The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin' for you

No one seems to understand the kids these days
And why we live this way
We got to clean up the mess you've made
Still you don't wanna change
You create the law but can't control our thoughts
And no, we won't be bought
We don't just protest for the fun
We're here to get it done

The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin' for you

Now you've gone and done it and we locked you in the basement
Marching through the streets is not the only way to change things
Now you've gone and done it and we locked you in the basement
Marching through the streets is not the only way to change things

This never would've happened when I was a boy
You kids these days and your millennium items
And your card games
And your loud music
And your hula hoops
And your hopscotch
And your dungarees
And your lollipops
And your Sony Playstations and your

The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are comin' for you

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Tones and I

Toni Watson, known professionally as Tones and I is an Australian pop singer-songwriter. She released her debut single, "Johnny Run Away", on 1 March 2019. Her follow-up single, "Dance Monkey", was released on 10 May 2019 and reached number one on the Australian, Danish, Finnish, Irish, Norwegian and Swedish singles charts. She released her debut EP, The Kids Are Coming, on 30 August 2019. more »

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Written by: Toni Watson

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Kids Are Coming" is the lead single and title track from Tones and I's debut EP. The song was released in August 2019.
Inspiration
This song taps into the empowerment of the younger generation, who stand up for their beliefs and seek to enforce changes disregarding the status quo.
Chart Performance
While it didn't chart as high as some of her other hits like "Dance Monkey", "The Kids Are Coming" still enjoyed success, reaching number 23 on the Australian charts but did not chart in the United States.
Genre Classification
The song fits into the category of electro-pop with elements of indie pop, showcasing Tones and I's distinctive vocals and knack for catchy tunes.
Music Video
The official music video captures the essence of the song’s message, showing scenes of young activists protesting for various causes. Till March 2022, the video has more than 13 million views on YouTube.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of "The Kids Are Coming" suggest a generational confrontation, representing young voices standing up against the previous generations' ideals and structural systems.
Production Credits
The song was both written and produced by Toni Watson, known professionally as Tones and I.
Awards
The entire EP, along with this song, secured Tones and I four ARIA Music Awards in 2019 out of eight nominations, which is a major accomplishment for an up-and-coming artist.
Performance
Tones and I has performed "The Kids Are Coming" at several music festivals and live shows, contributing to the song's popularity.
Critical Reviews
While it received mixed to positive reviews from critics, the track was particularly praised for its strong message and Tones and I's unique vocal delivery.

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