Songs About Kids

Updated April 1, 2024

Dozens of musicians have explored Songs About Kids. Here are 25 of our favorites.

First Class by Jack Harlow

From the album, Come Home The Kids Miss You, released on May 6, 2022

The song "First Class" by Jack Harlow is a song about enjoying the finer things in life. The production details for the song are not available.

CASE 143 by Stray Kids

From the album, MAXIDENT, released on October 7, 2022

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with someone else. The girl is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the boy that she loves him. The production details are not available.

The Kids Aren't Alright by The Offspring

From the album, Americana, released on November 16, 1998

The song is about the struggles of young people growing up in a difficult world. It was produced by Brendan O'Brien and released as a single in 1998.

The Spins by Mac Miller

From the album, K.I.D.S., released on August 13, 2010

The Spins is a song by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on May 11, 2018, as a single from his fifth studio album, Swimming. The song was produced by Miller himself, under the alias Larry Fisherman. The track features a hazy, dreamlike production, with Miller's lyrics focusing on his struggles with anxiety and depression. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Miller's lyrics.

Happy - From "Despicable Me 2" by Pharrell Williams

From the album, G I R L, released on March 3, 2014

The song "Happy" is from the movie Despicable Me 2. The song was written by Pharrell Williams, and the production was handled by Williams and Chad Hugo. The song is a happy, upbeat pop song that features Williams' trademark vocal style. The song was a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Kids by MGMT

From the album, Oracular Spectacular, released on December 14, 2007

The song "Kids" by MGMT is a synth-pop song with a catchy melody. The production is very clean and polished, with the synth sounds being particularly prominent. The song is about young people trying to find themselves and their place in the world.

Cool Kids by Echosmith

From the album, Talking Dreams (Deluxe Edition), released on October 4, 2013

The song "Cool Kids" is about a group of kids who are considered to be "cool" by their peers. They are popular and always seem to be having fun. The production details of the song include a catchy beat, playful lyrics, and a fun overall vibe.

all the kids are depressed by Jeremy Zucker

From the album, glisten, released on May 4, 2018

"All the Kids Are Depressed" is a song by Jeremy Zucker and blackbear. It was released on May 3, 2019, through Republic Records. The song was produced by blackbear.

Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean

From the album, channel ORANGE, released on July 10, 2012

The song is about rich kids who have everything handed to them and don't have to work for anything. The production is very minimal, with just a piano and a few percussion instruments.

Kids by Current Joys

From the album, Kids, released on March 8, 2015

"Kids" is a song by Current Joys, the solo project of musician Nicholas Rattigan. The song was released as the lead single from his debut studio album, A Different Age, on June 3, 2019. The song is an upbeat, synth-driven track that centers on the idea of growing up too fast. Rattigan sings of his nostalgia for the carefree days of childhood and the fear of losing that innocence. The song is driven by a strong drum beat and punctuated by melancholic synths and Rattigan's passionate vocals. Production for the song was handled by Rattigan himself, as well as co-producer Jonathan Rado. The track was recorded at The Bunker in Los Angeles and mixed by Jake Aron.

American Kids by Kenny Chesney

From the album, The Big Revival, released on September 22, 2014

"American Kids" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in July 2014 as the lead single from Chesney's 2014 album The Big Revival. The track was produced by Buddy Cannon and Chesney. The song is an uptempo in the key of G major with an approximate tempo of 144 beats per minute. It has a main chord pattern of D–G–D–F–A–D. Lyrically, "American Kids" is a song celebrating the traditional American lifestyle, painting a picture of kids growing up to live their dreams. The song received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the production and the lyrical content. It was also a commercial success, peaking at number one on Country Airplay and number two on Hot Country Songs, becoming Chesney's twenty-seventh number one on the former chart. It also charted on the Hot 100 and Canada Country chart, peaking at numbers 36 and 4 respectively.

Kids In America by Kim Wilde

From the album, Kim Wilde, released in 1981

"Kids In America" is a 1981 new wave song by British singer-songwriter Kim Wilde. It was released as the lead single from Wilde's debut studio album, Kim Wilde (1981). The song was written by Wilde, Marty Wilde and Ricky Wilde. It was produced by Ricky Wilde. The song features a catchy synthesizer melody, layered with Kim Wilde's distinctive vocals. The lyrics describe the sense of freedom and excitement that young people feel when growing up. The song was a hit in many countries, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and peaking in the top 10 in several other countries. In the United States, the song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Kids with Guns by Gorillaz

From the album, Demon Days, released on May 23, 2005

"Kids with Guns" is a song by the British band, Gorillaz. It was released as the second single from their first album, "Demon Days" in 2006. The song was produced by Gorillaz members Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Musically, "Kids with Guns" is an upbeat, groove-driven track, incorporating a mix of electronic and orchestral elements such as strings, horns, and drums. Lyrically, the song is a commentary on the world's increasing reliance on firearms and military technology, and the dangers of unchecked power in the hands of young people. The song features guest vocals from Neneh Cherry and was accompanied by a video featuring an animation of the Gorillaz characters.