Kids

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About Kids

"The Kids" is the lead single taken from British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai's second studio album, The Return of the Space Cowboy, though it was recorded shortly after the Emergency on Planet Earth sessions. The single was only released in Japan, on 30 June 1994. "The Kids" is a song that deals with the rights of children and their social status in the world. The song is written to be absurdly loud and high in tempo, to possibly represent the immaturity of children, and more generally the whole early childhood of a person, which is usually a carefree time of life.  


Year:
1994
5:08
89 
#3

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Now we're getting nasty.

Everybody's talking about the kids
The kids got funky soul and groove emotion
But if you don't give the kids the chance to use it
They're always more than likely to abuse it
Everybody's talking about the kids
It's taking time for you to realize
Now hunger turns to anger in our eyes
I say the revolution will be televised
Yes it will, Gil
Everybody's talking about the kids
The kids needs space to get their heads in place
And every day this world we have to face
I just can't seem to find my proper place.

Kids get down
Stormy weather
Fifteen years of royal pleasure
Kids get down underground
Everybody dance to the funky sound.

Everybody's talking about the kids
It won't be long before we get our own
And every kid can truly feel at home
I told ya you should give the dog a bone
Everybody's talking about school
But I get more pleasure breakin' all the rules
Cos lesson one begins with "Life Is Cruel"
Well I guess I'm just an educated fool
Everybody's talking about the kids
Mom and Dad make efforts to excuse it
Government officials will confuse it
Members of the bench will try to prove it
You're going down sucker.

Everybody's talking about the kids now
Everybody's talking about the kids now
The kids got funky soul.

Kids get down
Stormy weather
Fifteen years of royal pleasure
Kids get down, celebrate
Now we're going to kick the thing we hate
Everybody's talking about high
But kids get high to satisfy
For reaching out to touch the sky
Is all I can identify, and you know why.

Kids get down
Stormy weather
Fifteen years of royal pleasure
Kids get down, celebrate
Now we're gonna kick the thing we hate
Kids get down, pressurized
To live the life that you devised
Kids get, celebrate
Life's too short to complicate

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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN PAUL BALLANCE-DREW, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH

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12 facts about this song

Album
"Kids" is a track from the eighth studio album, "Automaton," by British funk band Jamiroquai.
Released Date
The song "Kids" was released on 31 March 2017 along with the full album.
Genre Classification
"Kids" falls under the Electronic Funk genre, a classification Jamiroquai has been known for throughout their career.
Album Theme
"Automaton," the album which features "Kids", is said to be a commentary on the dehumanizing aspects of the modern, digital world.
Music Video
Though the song "Kids" does not have an official music video, the album’s title track "Automaton" does, featuring frontman Jay Kay in a futuristic setting.
Band History
Jamiroquai was formed in 1992 by singer Jay Kay, and they are known for contributing to the London-based funk and acid jazz movement of the time.
Live Performances
Generally favoring their more successful tracks for live performances, "Kids" has not seen as many live renditions as some of their other songs like "Virtual Insanity" and "Cosmic Girl".
Critic Review
Critics have praised Jamiroquai's successful integration of electronic and natural sounds in this song, maintaining the band's signature funkiness with an updated, more modern sound.
Production
The album "Automaton", including "Kids", was produced by Jay Kay and keyboardist Matt Johnson, marking the first album in which co-songwriter and drummer Derrick McKenzie did not contribute to the album's production.
Greatest Hits
Despite not being one of the band's greatest hits, "Kids" is still valued by fans for its distinctive, upbeat funk and clear social commentary, indicative of the band's style.
Recognition
"Automaton," the album "Kids" is featured on, reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and received generally positive reviews from critics, solidifying Jamiroquai's place in contemporary music.
Streaming Platforms
"Kids" and the album "Automaton" is available on various streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, reflecting the digital era the album critiques.

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