Them Kids
Sam Roberts
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No one feels more alone than The children of a dying breed You never feel at home when you're Just another mouth to feed I wanna live in geological time Because I'm still in my biological prime If nobody listens then who's gonna hear? If nobody listens, will we disappear? You flip a man a quarter Playing songs on his guitar You're on a street corner Feeling like a patron of the arts And now the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll I said the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll If nobody listens then who's gonna hear? If nobody listens, will we disappear? I just don't understand Why the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll I said the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll They're always on the phone and They always gotta have control And now the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll The golden years are under attack (We're taking them back, we're taking them back) The golden years are under attack (We're taking them back, we're taking them back) Looking for an original voice But the beaten path leaves little choice The melody that you thought you found Reveals that she's been sleeping around We were apostles, they were the high priests We lived the hustle, the keepers of the back beat We're under pressure to reconcile Our point of view with contemporary style It used to be that the kids were the ones Who knew how to get off It was a yell from the swamp Now it's only coming out as a cough I can't sell my songs so I'm Gonna have to give them away I can't sell myself since my hair Started turning to gray If nobody listens then who's gonna hear? If nobody listens, will we disappear? I just don't understand Why the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll I said the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll The high priests are calling All disciples back to the fold Because the kids don't know How to dance to rock and roll
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Written by: SAM LEWIS ROBERTS
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12 facts about this song
Background"Them Kids" is a song by Sam Roberts, a Canadian rock singer-songwriter. It was released as a single from his third album, “Love at the End of the World.”
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Album SuccessThe album was released in 2008 and it became a big hit in Canada, topping the Canadian Albums Chart. It won the Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year in 2009. "Them Kids" was a significant part of this success.
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Billboard Charts"Them Kids" became a hit single and reached number six on the Billboard Canada Rock chart.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is a modern reimagining of the popular 1960s children's television show "The Friendly Giant." In the video, Roberts plays a giant puppeteer, while the kids are portrayed as puppets.
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Dance Dance RevolutionThe song was included in the soundtrack of the popular videogame 'DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3'.
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Cultural Impact"Them Kids" lyrics reference a disconnection between generations. It resonated well with listeners, amplifying the universal feeling of a discrepancy between old and new generations.
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Awards and NominationsWhile "Them Kids" itself didn’t win any separate awards, it helped the album win Rock Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Youth, an English record producer known for collaborating with acts like U2, Paul McCartney and The Verve.
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Radio Play"Them Kids" was one of the most played songs on Canadian radio for the year of its release because of its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
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Unique SoundThe track is noted for Sam Roberts' unique blend of hard rock, country, and pop, a style signature to most of his discography.
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SongwritingRoberts wrote the song when he became a father for the first time. He started seeing the world from a new perspective, which prompted him to write the emotive lyrics of "Them Kids".
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AuthenticitySam Roberts is renowned for writing and composing his own songs which add authenticity to them. "Them Kids" is no exception and stands out for its genuine lyrics and message.
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