Kids in America
Kids in America

Kim Wilde - Kids in America Lyrics

This iconic track is a vibrant anthem celebrating youth and the power of music. The lyrics encapsulate the restless spirit and rebellious energy of young people, painting a picture of their lives in urban America. It speaks to the universal experience of… Read more

Rock
Mar 28, 1990
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Kids in America Music Video

Kids in America Lyrics

Looking out a dirty old window
Down below the cars in the city go rushing by
I sit here alone and I wonder why

Friday night and everyone's moving
I can feel the heat but it's soothing, heading down
I search for the beat in this dirty town (downtown)

The young ones are going
(Downtown) the young ones are growing
We're the kids in America (whoa)
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Everybody live for the music-go-round

Bright lights, the music gets faster
Look, boy, don't check on your watch, not another glance
I'm not leaving now, honey, not a chance

Hot-shot, give me no problems
Much later, baby, you'll be saying nevermind
You know life is cruel, life is never kind (kind hearts)

Don't make a new story
(Kind hearts) don't grab any glory
We're the kids in America (whoa)
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Everybody live for the music-go-round

La la la la-la la-la
La la la la-la la, sing
La la la la-la la-la
La la la la-la la

Come closer, honey, that's better
Got to get a brand-new experience, feeling right
Oh, don't try to stop, baby, hold me tight

Outside a new day is dawning
Outside suburbia's sprawling everywhere
I don't want to go, baby

New York to east California
There's a new wave coming, I warn ya
We're the kids in America (whoa)
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Everybody lives for the music-go-round

La la la la-la la-la
La la la la-la la, sing
La la la la-la la-la
La la la la-la la

We're the kids
We're the kids
We're the kids in America
We're the kids
We're the kids
We're the kids in America
We're the kids
We're the kids
We're the kids in America

Writer(s): Marty Wilde, Ricky Wilde
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Exploration Group LLC
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What is the Meaning of Kids in America?

This iconic track is a vibrant anthem celebrating youth and the power of music. The lyrics encapsulate the restless spirit and rebellious energy of young people, painting a picture of their lives in urban America. It speaks to the universal experience of adolescence, marked by a sense of freedom, exploration and rebellion against societal norms. The reference to different coasts signifies the widespread nature of this youthful spirit across America. The recurring motif "Everybody live for the music-go-round" underscores music's role as a unifying force among youths, providing an escape from reality and amplifying their collective voice. This song is not just an ode to American youth but also an assertion of their presence and influence in society.

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