I think ‘Kids’ by Rich Brian is a masterpiece
I’m not a music aficionado nor a huge fans of Rich Brian, I don’t know many of his songs nor his albums, but his music ‘Kids’ REALLY hits me in the core.
As a big dreamer, a man who always grinds to make my dream come true, ‘Kids’ makes me feel something within. It sparks passion, hitting me with a sense of pride for myself for taking the tough journey to reach the top, and most importantly, it gives me the grit and courage I need to keep my fire burning, to keep chasing what I feel it’s destined for me: to make a legacy, to make a name for myself, and to inspire and give impact to other people through my craft.
“Everyone’s tryna make hits, I’m just tryna make music. You know, the kind that makes you feel when you listen to it?”
When I said there’s something special from Kids, I think it’s because I personally can relate to his lyric. That sentence above is what I’ve been doing too. I don’t want to make money and farming views, subscriptions, fans, likes, and comments from my work. I just want to do what I really love doing — honing my skills, mastering my craft, and hopefully creating something that gives people emotion and impact through my work.
With Kids, I can really relate to the feeling of ‘don’t care about anything, I just want to do my own thing’ that he speaks through. Yes, we need the money from our works, but that’s the main point. It never will, and it never will be. I just want to create something I am deeply passionate about, and I hope people can feel my passion too.
“If my vision ain’t scarin’ me, then I don’t go for it. Fuck bein’ one the greatest, I’m tryna be the greatest one”
He believes he’s going to be the greatest one, and he’ll try to make it happen or die trying. And that’s what I and probably millions of other big dreamers are trying to do — to make a name for themselves, to become a legend, and to create a legacy that’ll last for generations.
Rich Brian rephrased Ad Maiora Natus Sum with his own bar, and we felt it in our core with each and every word.
“Tell these Asian kids they could do what they want. Might steal the mic at the GRAMMYs just to say we won. That everyone can make it, don’t matter where you from”
This sentence is what I think is the most powerful bar in the whole song.
When I said Kids give me grit and courage, this is the part where I literally stand up straight, clench my fist, and am ready to conquer the world. I don’t know about you, but I really felt this lyric is so honest, so encouraging, and so motivating without being preachy.
I’m a 33-yo man, but I really feel like the Asian kids he mentions. Hearing this lyric never fails to ignite and motivate me to keep grinding, keep honing, and keep mastering my craft.
Even though I have lots of disadvantages, Kids make me believe I can be what I want to be, I can make my dream come true, I can make my own legacy, and I can be the greatest one. I can inspire lots and lots of people with my craft.
And I think not many forms of art, whether it’s music, books, films, or videos, can really have that much of an impact on me.
“I’m makin’ songs that’ll probably outlive us for generations”
When he said this, he’s not lying. I’ll never forget the feeling that he give through Kids. I will carry its spirit and his message in each and every step of my journey.
And I thank you deeply for that, Rich Brian!
