Ten Little Kids
Innocence Lost: Ten Little Kids and the Shadows of Grown-Up Secrets
Lyrics
It all started one day
Introduction to the narrative; the events began on a particular day.
It came out of the blue
The occurrence was unexpected and sudden.
Everybody was talking
People were discussing a topic or situation.
About the bad things their
Referring to negative actions or behaviors of parents.
Mams and dads were doing
Further details on the undesirable actions of mothers and fathers.
Ten little kids
Introduction of ten children as central characters.
On the side of the road
Location of the kids; they are by the side of the road.
Laughing, running
Depiction of the children's carefree and joyful activities.
Jumping, playing
-They don't care what their
-Mams and dads are doing
-It began in the summer
Setting the time frame as the beginning in the summer.
I broke my arm in the swamp
Personal incident of breaking an arm in a swamp.
Never fixed us supper
Parents neglecting basic responsibilities, like preparing meals.
So we ran her down when we grew up
Retribution against the neglectful parent when the children grow up.
Ten little kids
Reiteration of the children's joyful activities.
On the side of the road
-Laughing, running
-Jumping, playing
-They don't care what their
Reiterating the indifference of children towards their parents' actions.
Mams and dads are doing
Continuation of the carefree activities of the children.
Ten little kids
-On the side of the road
-Laughing, running
-Jumping, playing
-They don't care what their
Restating the children's lack of concern for their parents' behavior.
Mams and dads are doing
Reiteration of the ongoing actions of the mothers and fathers.
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