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(radio chatter) 00:04
(radio chatter continues) 00:27
(children playing) 01:05
("Kids" by MGMT) 01:10
♪ You were a child, crawling on your knees toward it ♪ 01:58
♪ Making momma so proud ♪ 02:05
♪ But your voice is too loud ♪ 02:09
♪ We like to watch you laughing ♪ 02:15
♪ You pick the insects off plants ♪ 02:21
♪ No time to think of consequences ♪ 02:25
♪ Control yourself ♪ 02:29
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 02:31
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 02:37
♪ To be haunted ♪ 02:40
♪ Control yourself ♪ 02:45
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 02:47
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 02:52
♪ To be haunted ♪ 02:56
♪ The water is warm, but it's sending me shivers ♪ 03:00
♪ A baby is born ♪ 03:08
♪ Crying out for attention ♪ 03:12
♪ The memories fade like looking through a fogged mirror ♪ 03:16
♪ Decision to decisions are made and not bought ♪ 03:23
♪ But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot, I guess not ♪ 03:26
♪ Control yourself ♪ 03:32
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 03:33
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 03:39
♪ To be haunted ♪ 03:43
♪ Control yourself ♪ 03:47
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 03:49
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 03:55
♪ To be haunted ♪ 03:58
♪ Control yourself ♪ 04:57
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 04:59
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 05:05
♪ To be haunted ♪ 05:08
♪ Control yourself ♪ 05:13
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 05:15
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 05:21
♪ To be haunted ♪ 05:24
♪ Control yourself ♪ 05:29
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 05:31
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪ 05:36
♪ To be haunted ♪ 05:39
♪ Control yourself ♪ 05:44
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪ 05:46
♪ A family of trees ♪ 05:52

Kids – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Delve into MGMT's iconic song, 'Kids,' a nostalgic exploration of youth and the transition to adulthood. Through its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics, discover valuable life lessons about moderation, self-control, and the importance of cherishing memories without being held back by them. This song provides a unique opportunity to reflect on personal growth and the universal experience of growing up.

[English]

(radio chatter)
(radio chatter continues)
(children playing)
("Kids" by MGMT)
♪ You were a child, crawling on your knees toward it ♪
♪ Making momma so proud ♪
♪ But your voice is too loud ♪
♪ We like to watch you laughing ♪
♪ You pick the insects off plants ♪
♪ No time to think of consequences ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ The water is warm, but it's sending me shivers ♪
♪ A baby is born ♪
♪ Crying out for attention ♪
♪ The memories fade like looking through a fogged mirror ♪
♪ Decision to decisions are made and not bought ♪
♪ But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot, I guess not ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees wanting ♪
♪ To be haunted ♪
♪ Control yourself ♪
♪ Take only what you need from it ♪
♪ A family of trees ♪

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