BLAME IT ON THE KIDS

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**BLAME iT ON THE KiDS** is a single recorded by AViVA for her debut studio album, VOLUME I (2020). The song was released as a single on November 16, 2018, and quickly gained attention for its raw and introspective lyrics about the pressures of youth and the struggles of growing up in a world where conformity is often valued over individuality. With its haunting melody and powerful vocals, **BLAME iT ON THE KiDS** showcases AViVA's unique talent for blending pop, rock, and electronic elements to create a sound that is uniquely her own. The song has earned millions of streams and views on various music platforms and social media channels, and has solidified AViVA's position as a rising star in the music industry.

## **Background**

AViVA announced the release date of "BLAME IT ON THE KIDS" and unveiled the song's trailer on October 24, 2018. The cover art for the single was revealed on November 8, 2018. The song was premiered and released on November 16, 2018.

A live version of the song, recorded at the House of Blues in San Diego, was released on AViVA's YouTube channel on July 8, 2019. On December 22, 2019, the instrumental version of the song was released on YouTube.

AViVA released an acoustic version of "BLAME IT ON THE KIDS" on January 8, 2021. On February 27, 2021.

## **Theme**

"BLAME IT ON THE KIDS is telling people not to worry about what they think they should do, or who they think they should be. It is so hard to hold on to that kernel of uniqueness and the part that makes us, us with the constant inundation of media telling us, you know, what's cool, what we should look like, who we should be. Friends, family, there are so many things that influence us all the time. And it doesn't matter what age you are, it doesn't really stop. And so BLAME IT ON THE KIDS is my way of saying that we actually shouldn't blame anyone, and it's often that young people are blamed for things happening. Changes, cultural shifts. And that is not okay.

My favorite lyric in BLAME IT ON THE KIDS is, 'I'm tired of holding on,' and that's because, as seems to be the theme in my lyric choices, sometimes it's really hard. Life can be really hard, but being yourself can be really hard. And, especially when you get any kind of pressure, external pressure or judgement from friends or family or teachers or work colleagues, it's really hard to continue to pursue being you in the most authentic way that you can. But, it is always worth it and that's why I'm always harping on pursuing you-ness and being unique and not caring what other people think because it is so rewarding at the end of the day."

- AViVA

## **Lyrics**

**[Verse 1]**

Home in bed or out at night

Don't think twice, just don't think twice

Make a choice, one you won't regret

This is your life, this is still your life

Never gon' get away, never gon' get away

Never gon' break the chains

Watching me patiently, watching me patiently

Watching me take the blame

Never gon' get away, never gon' get away

Never gon' break the chains

I'm running out of options and they know

**[Pre Chorus]**

Whoa, oh

I'm tired of holding on

Whoa, oh

Hear me when I say

**[Chorus]**

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

**[Verse 2]**

Say their names, we won't forget

This is not your fight, not your fight

You played games but we can forgive

Put down the knife, put down the knife

Never gon' get away, never gon' get away

Never gon' break the chains

Watching me patiently, watching me patiently

Watching me take the blame

Never gon' get away, never gon' get away

Never gon' break the chains

I'm running out of options and they know

**[Pre Chorus]**

Whoa, oh

I'm tired of holding on

Whoa, oh

Hear me when I say

**[Chorus]**

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

**[Bridge]**

Come out, where your pretty faces hiding?

Come out, I don't see no point in lying

No doubt, you have questions I can answer

But first, come out with your hands up

Come out, where your pretty faces hiding?

Come out, I don't see no point in lying

No doubt, you have questions I can answer

But first, come out with your hands up

**[Chorus]**

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

Don't blame it on the kids

Don't blame it on the kids, kids

## **Video**

AViVA - BLAME IT ON THE KIDS (OFFICIAL AUDIO)Official Audio
## **Alternate Versions**

AViVA - BLAME IT ON THE KIDS LIVE (THE HOUSE OF BLUES SAN DIEGO)Live VersionAViVA - BLAME IT ON THE KIDS (INSTRUMENTAL)Instrumental VersionAViVA - BLAME IT ON THE KIDS (ACOUSTIC)Acoustic Version
## **Trivia**

* The cover art was made by Max Prentis.
* AViVA revealed that her favorite lyric from the song is, "I'm tired of holding on".
* This is the first song from VOLUME I that GH'S used in his animations, the second PSYCHO, and the third RABBIT HOLE.

## **Gallery**

BLAME IT ON THE KIDS' cover.AViVA - BLAME IT ON THE KIDS (OFFICIAL TRAILER)TrailerAViVA's Final Live Stream of 2018 - BiOTKBiOTK Live Q&AAViVA - THE LYRICS BLAME IT ON THE KIDSTHE LYRICS BLAME IT ON THE KIDS
## **References**

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWrMmrTJuRA
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWrMmrTJuRA