The Kids Are Coming
Tones and I
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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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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.
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InspirationThis song taps into the empowerment of the younger generation, who stand up for their beliefs and seek to enforce changes disregarding the status quo.
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Chart PerformanceWhile 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.
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Genre ClassificationThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "The Kids Are Coming" suggest a generational confrontation, representing young voices standing up against the previous generations' ideals and structural systems.
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Production CreditsThe song was both written and produced by Toni Watson, known professionally as Tones and I.
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AwardsThe 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.
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PerformanceTones and I has performed "The Kids Are Coming" at several music festivals and live shows, contributing to the song's popularity.
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Critical ReviewsWhile 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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