The lyrics of “The Kids” are somewhat vague and metaphorical, which lets the listener apply their own experiences and perceptions to the story to decide how the song can feel most meaningful to them. Lines like “rain falls down on top of a small town and kids play as if nothing is going down” and “why did the stranger come, and why don’t the kids run?” delve into the idea that childlike innocence can protect you from bad experiences. The rain and the stranger in this song may represent the harsh realities of life, or the cynicism that starts to poison you as you grow up. To a child still full of naivety and wonder, these ominous things don’t scare them, because they haven’t learned to be scared of change.
These interesting perspectives, laid over the intense production and eclectic arrangements, make “The Kids” something special. With a symbolic look at how youth shapes fear (or lack thereof), and an energetic sonic landscape, Animal Souls provides a thought-provoking and head-banging track with this song.
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