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Kids

Current Joys Indie Music

"Kids" by Current Joys is in the key of F major. The song is part of the album "A Different Age," released in 2018. Current Joys is the solo project of Nick Rattigan, who is both the performer and composer of the song. The track reflects Rattigan's lo-fi indie rock style, marked by introspective lyrics and a DIY aesthetic. Interesting trivia includes the song's emotional music video, which features footage from classic movies and home videos. The melody is characterized by a repetitive yet haunting guitar riff, paired with Rattigan's poignant vocal delivery, creating an evocative and nostalgic listening experience.

Kids - Current Joys

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I am just a kid
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I never use my brain
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I only use my heart
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And my imagination

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I am just a kid
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I always make mistakes
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And I never say I'm sorry
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Cause there mistakes that I made

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I am just a kid
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I've never seen the world
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And I haven't quite decided
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If I'm a boy or a girl

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Oh I am just a kid
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I'm afraid of the dark
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But I'm obsessed with ideas
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One day I'll go far

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Oh I'm no longer a kid
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And everything has changed
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There's nothing in my heart
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And lightning in my brain

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So listen up you kids
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And here what I say
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Don't listen to your brain
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And follow your dreams