Kids in America
Urban Dreams: Unveiling the Pulse of Youth in America
Lyrics
Looking out a dirty old window
Observing the world through a dirty window.
Down below the cars in the city go rushing by
Watching cars rush by in the city below.
I sit here alone and I wonder why
Feeling alone and questioning life's purpose.
Friday night and everyone's moving
It's Friday night, and everyone is active and socializing.
I can feel the heat but it's soothing, heading down
Feeling the warmth, but it's comforting; heading out.
I search for the beat in this dirty town (downtown)
Searching for the rhythm in the city.
The young ones are going
Young people are leaving for a vibrant place (downtown).
(Downtown) the young ones are growing
The youth is maturing and evolving.
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Identifying as part of the energetic youth in America.
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Reiterating the sense of belonging to the youth culture.
Everybody live for the music-go-round
Everyone lives for the music and excitement.
Bright lights, the music gets faster
Intense atmosphere, and the music is accelerating.
Look, boy, don't check on your watch, not another glance
Advising someone not to worry about time, fully engaged.
I'm not leaving now, honey, not a chance
Not leaving, determined to stay in the moment.
Hot-shot, give me no problems
Confident and carefree attitude, requesting no issues.
Much later, baby, you'll be saying nevermind
Delaying concerns, suggesting they won't matter later.
You know life is cruel, life is never kind (kind hearts)
Reflecting on the harshness of life.
Don't make a new story
Resisting the creation of a tragic narrative.
(Kind hearts) don't grab any glory
Discouraging the pursuit of fame without substance.
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Reaffirming the identity as part of the American youth.
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Continuing the declaration of youthful identity.
Everybody live for the music-go-round
Reiterating the central role of music in their lives.
La la la la-la la-a
Singing and expressing joy.
La la la la-la la, sing!
Encouraging others to join in the celebration.
La la la la-la la-a
More joyful singing and expression.
La la la la-la la
Continuation of the festive atmosphere.
Come closer, honey, that's better
Getting closer for a better experience.
Got to get a brand-new experience, feeling right
Seeking a new and exciting experience, feeling good.
Oh, don't try to stop, baby, hold me tight
Encouraging closeness and not resisting the moment.
Outside a new day is dawning
Describing a new day beginning outside.
Outside suburbia's sprawling everywhere
Urban sprawl expanding, but reluctance to leave.
I don't want to go, baby
Expressing a desire not to leave.
New York to east California
Mentioning a journey from New York to California.
There's a new wave coming, I warn ya
Warning of a new cultural wave emerging.
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Reaffirming identity as part of the American youth.
We're the kids in America (whoa)
Reiterating the sense of belonging to the youth culture.
Everybody lives for the music-go-round
Everyone lives for the music and excitement.
La la la la-la la-a
More joyful singing and expression.
La la la la-la la, sing!
Encouraging others to join in the celebration.
La la la la-la la-a
More joyful singing and expression.
La la la la-la la
Continuation of the festive atmosphere.
We're the kids
Repeating the declaration of identity as American youth.
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
Final affirmation of being the youth in America.
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