OFFSPRING
- The Kids Aren't Alright Lyrics / with translationsSongwriters: Holland, Brian;
When we were young the future was so
bright
(Whao)
The old neighborhood was so alive
(Whao)
And every kid on the whole damn street
(Whao)
Was gonna make it big and not be beat
Now the neighborhood's cracked and
torn
(Whao)
The kids are grown up but their lives
are worn
(Whao)
How can one little street
Swallow so many lives?
Chances thrown
Nothing's free
Longin' for what used to be
Still it's hard
Hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams, yo
Jamie had a chance, well she really
did
(Whao)
Instead she dropped out and had a
couple of kids
(Whao)
Mark still lives at home 'cause he's
got no job
(Whao)
He just plays guitar and smokes a lot
of pot
Jay committed suicide
(Whao)
Brandon OD'd and died
(Whao)
What the hell is going on?
The cruelest dream, reality
Chances thrown
Nothing's free
Longin' for what used to be
Still it's hard
Hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams, yo
Chances thrown
Nothing's free
Longin' for what used to be
Still it's hard
Hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams
When we were young the future was so
bright
(Whao)
The old neighborhood was so alive
(Whao)
And every kid on the whole damn street
(Whao)
Was gonna make it big and not be beat
Now the neighborhood's cracked and
torn
(Whao)
The kids are grown up but their lives
are worn
(Whao)
How can one little street
Swallow so many lives?
Chances thrown
Nothing's free
Longin' for what used to be
Still it's hard
Hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams, yo
Jamie had a chance, well she really
did
(Whao)
couple of kids
(Whao)
Mark still lives at home 'cause he's
got no job
(Whao)
He just plays guitar and smokes a lot
of pot
Jay committed suicide
(Whao)
Brandon OD'd and died
(Whao)
What the hell is going on?
The cruelest dream, reality
Chances thrown
Nothing's free
Longin' for what used to be
Still it's hard
Hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams, yo
Chances thrown
Nothing's free
Longin' for what used to be
Still it's hard
Hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams
Facts about The Kids Aren't Alright
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The Kids Aren't Alright is written by Bryan Holland.
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It is first released on November 09, 1998 as part of Offspring's album "Americana" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Offspring's song 'The Kids Aren't Alright' portrays the darkness and trials of growing up that individuals encounter, mainly focusing on the contrast between the positive and innovative dreams of children and the negative and drawn-out realities of adults. The words illustrate the never realized aspirations, the missed chances, and the fates of some, stressing the loss of life's frailty and the difficult conditions of keeping faith amid the darkness. Lyrically, "the kids aren't alright" is quite the same with nostalgia, heartbreak, despair, angst and social commentary. Not only that, but the music also highlights the necessity of nostalgia and the lost potential, the struggles and hardships and the tragedy and death. The text contains adult topics like drug use, suicide, and the fight for maturity, which this might not be adequate for the audience younger than 13. The mentions of drug consumption and the severe impact of the lifestyle choices justify the PG-13 rating.
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The Kids Aren't Alright falls under the genre Rock.
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The Kids Aren't Alright song length is 2 minutes and 59 seconds.
Who wrote The Kids Aren't Alright lyrics?
The Kids Aren't Alright is written by Bryan Holland.
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When was The Kids Aren't Alright released?
It is first released on November 09, 1998 as part of Offspring's album "Americana" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind The Kids Aren't Alright lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Offspring's song 'The Kids Aren't Alright' portrays the darkness and trials of growing up that individuals encounter, mainly focusing on the contrast between the positive and innovative dreams of children and the negative and drawn-out realities of adults. The words illustrate the never realized aspirations, the missed chances, and the fates of some, stressing the loss of life's frailty and the difficult conditions of keeping faith amid the darkness. Lyrically, "the kids aren't alright" is quite the same with nostalgia, heartbreak, despair, angst and social commentary. Not only that, but the music also highlights the necessity of nostalgia and the lost potential, the struggles and hardships and the tragedy and death. The text contains adult topics like drug use, suicide, and the fight for maturity, which this might not be adequate for the audience younger than 13. The mentions of drug consumption and the severe impact of the lifestyle choices justify the PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is The Kids Aren't Alright?
The Kids Aren't Alright falls under the genre Rock.
✔️
How long is the song The Kids Aren't Alright?
The Kids Aren't Alright song length is 2 minutes and 59 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by LucasSongwriter(s): Bryan Holland
Record Label(s): 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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n1ghtmar3 April 14, 2012-0:48
i agree jay had the biggest idea but I'm stuck with mark's idea listened to this song so many times since i was a kid now that i look back thru it and read the lyrics i realize its sad and very true
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i agree jay had the biggest idea but I'm stuck with mark's idea listened to this song so many times since i was a kid now that i look back thru it and read the lyrics i realize its sad and very true
Darby October 4, 2011-17:37
this song brings back soooo many memories!!! me and my dad in the car rocking out to the offspring... Heck yes (:
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this song brings back soooo many memories!!! me and my dad in the car rocking out to the offspring... Heck yes (:
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this song is easily my favorite from them, kinda sad but i doubt anyone sees it that way, i just rock out to it instead of dwelling on the lyrics.