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04 Jun 99 - 09:06 AM (#83940) Subject: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread From: Tom May From a different thread, there appear to be a number of ECWS members in this group. Many years ago, I was in "Blackwell's" and there was a song going around which has partly surfaced again in this murky swamp I call a mind and is nagging me, the problem is that I can't remember the words. I've always known it as "Kids" (or "Only Kids") (I couldn't find it on the search engine) As I recall the opening verse went something along the lines of "Grand-dad's in the bathroom and the air is turning blue, The kids have bunged the lock up with a tube of super-glue And he didn't spot the cling-film they'd stretched across the loo Just remember, they're only kids". Thanks in advance for any help. Tom |
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01 Oct 01 - 09:01 AM (#562476) Subject: 'Only Kids'? From: The Walrus at work A question I've asked before with no response.
Does anyone out there know a song called either "Kids" or "Only Kids"? I remember this from pub sessions with the ECWS (Blackwell's) many years ago, but the only verse that can be dragged out of this swiss cheese of a memory of mine is -
"Mummy we've been helping, Walrus |
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01 Oct 01 - 09:08 AM (#562479) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: Paul from Hull Blackwell's, eh? Maybe I SHOULD remember them, but sorry, I dont (I did a couple of Campaign Seasons with Weldons...) Dunno the song though...sorry! |
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01 Oct 01 - 09:22 AM (#562483) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: GUEST,Pete MacGregor Fred Wedlock sings it but I don't know if he's recorded it. |
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01 Oct 01 - 07:28 PM (#562931) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: GUEST,Ned Ludd Yep! fried wetleg allright I think he recorded it Might even have it I'll have a look and return. |
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01 Oct 01 - 08:20 PM (#562958) Subject: Lyr Add: THEY'RE ONLY KIDS? / JUST KIDDING From: treaties1 This is how I used to sing it, have fun THEY'RE ONLY KIDS
There's Lego in the toaster and there's Lego in the loo
And isn't it exciting when the words begin to come
And it's Mummy we've been helping, Mummy why have you gone pale
Granddad's in the bathroom and the air is turning blue
The magazines they read are on the purple side of blue
And now the years have passed and your little birds have flown |
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01 Oct 01 - 08:23 PM (#562962) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: treaties1 oops forgot the final Just remember they'e only kids. |
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02 Oct 01 - 08:53 AM (#563341) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: The Walrus at work Thank you, especially treaties 1, this song has been bugging me, trying to remember the lyrics has been like trying to nail fog to the wall. Now the memories flood back . Thanks again Walrus |
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02 Oct 01 - 01:36 PM (#563517) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: GUEST,Ned Ludd I had a look, and I found it!(unfortunately on vynl) Its called 'Just kidding' and is on the 'b'side of a song called ' Knocking 40'. It seems to be Fred's own label (Pillock productions) From memory, Treaties1's version is pretty close to Fred's Ned. |
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21 Apr 05 - 07:49 PM (#1467429) Subject: RE: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread From: Jim Dixon The title isn't much help. I can't find a song called ONLY KIDS or THEY'RE ONLY KIDS—and there are LOTS of songs just called KIDS. I don't get any hits on Google using the quoted lines. I'm refreshing this thread in the hope someone will recognize it. And by the way, once we have identified the song, I think it would be appropriate for some JoeClone to change the title of this thread to include the song title. By the way, there are several clues this song is not American. |
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22 Apr 05 - 02:43 AM (#1467686) Subject: RE: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread: They're Only Kids From: MBSLynne "There's lego in the toaster and there's lego in the loo Be careful what you're eating cos there's lego in the stew And you'd really like to tell the little builders what to do But remember, they're only kids. Isn't it a pleasure when the words begin to come? You teach them "Dada" and you teach them "Mum", And then you try and shut 'em up when they discover "bum" But remember, they're only kids. Don't they look so cosy, those infant Mafiosi? But lock 'em in their beds I'm telling you, Cos when you get romantic there's a voice that drives you frantic Saying "Hello Mummy, Daddy, can I play horsie too?" Grandad's in the bathroom and the air is turning blue, The kids have filled the keyhole with a tube of super glue And he never saw the cling film that they stretched across the loo But remember, they're only kids. The literature they read is on the purple side of blue, They know where babies come from and they know just what to do, And with Action Man and Sindy they'll show you a thing or two! But remember they're only kids. And then you're little lad says "Now look here Dad, Can ten year olds get in the family way?" And you smile and say "Not yet" then your knees turn sort of wet When you hear him tell the girl next door "I said we'd be ok" And it's "Mummy can we help you? Mummy, why you looking pale? Just look inside your handbag cos we've been collecting snails And we've nnearly fixed the telly, but we just ran out of nails Mum Remember, we're only kids!" And now the days have passed and your little chicks have flown, There's peace and quiet and your home's your own, And then they come and visit you with children of their own! But remember they're only kids. I was given that by Tom Gilmour many years ago, and that's the way I sing it now, though the 'folk process' has probably changed it a bit from the original. Love Lynne |
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24 Apr 05 - 11:22 PM (#1469819) Subject: RE: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread: They're Only Kids From: Jim Dixon Lynn: What title do you know it by? Do you know who wrote it, or who may have recorded it? |
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25 Apr 05 - 02:50 AM (#1469876) Subject: RE: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread: They're Only Kids From: MBSLynne I know it as "They're only kids" but was given it by someone else who sang it, and he didn't tell me where he got it from or any other info Love Lynne |
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25 Apr 05 - 08:20 AM (#1470046) Subject: RE: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread: They're Only Kids From: GUEST,Charley Noble Lynne- Thanks for nailing this one. It's inspirational! Charley Noble |
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25 Apr 05 - 08:45 AM (#1470075) Subject: RE: Another 'lyrics wanted' thread: They're Only Kids From: GUEST,Pete MacGregor Try googling Fred Wedlock. It's a regular part of his set - or used to be - but I've no idea if he wrote it. PM |
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29 Apr 08 - 12:14 PM (#2328715) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: GUEST,Do-si-do Actually the 'bridge' or middle bit is missing - it goes between 3rd and 4th verses, I think - it goes: At night they look so cosy, those infant mafiosi, But lock the bedroom door I'm telling you, 'Cause when you get romantic, there's one sound that drives you frantic, And it's 'Hello, Mummy, Daddy, can we play horsey too?' Just for the record ;-)) Best regards to all readers. Dave |
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30 Apr 08 - 09:39 PM (#2330290) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Only Kids'? From: Jim Dixon I found a copy of the lyrics here and it has this additional verse after the "Granddad" verse: And then your little lad, all innocent, says, "Dad, Can ten-year olds get in the family way?" You smile and say, "Not yet", but your legs turn sort of wet When you hear him tell the girl next door, "I said we'd be OK." Also, here's a discography on Fred Wedlock's web site which says JUST KIDDING is on an album called "Live (with Chris Newman)". |
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08 Oct 09 - 09:31 AM (#2741059) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: They're Only Kids From: GUEST,JayDee As far as I know, it was called "They're Only Kids" and it was by Fred Wedlock. No idea if these words are original or folk processed, but this is the version I sing. Similar to Lynne's above ... yet also different! Mix and match! I also heard it said he would address this to members of the audience who had kids ... and those who were sweating a bit! They're Only Kids There's Lego in the toaster and there's Lego down the loo And look before you swallow 'cause there's Lego in the stew Don't tell the little b-uilders what you'd really like to do Just remember, they're only kids. And how about the stories that they love to tell your Mum And who d'you reckon she believes the words come from When all their little jokes end up with bogies, wee or bum? Just remember, they're only kids. At night they look so cosy those infant Mafiosi But bolt the bedroom door I'm telling you For when you feel romantic, there's a sound that drives you frantic And it's "Hello Mum and Daddy, can I play horsey too?" And it's "Mummy, we've been helping, Mummy, why have you gone pale? Look what's in your handbag, we've been catching snails And we've nearly fixed the telly but we just run out of nails Mum, remember, we're only kids!" Grandad's in the bathroom and the air is turning blue The kids have stuffed the keyhole with a tube of super glue And he didn't spot the cling film they stretched across the loo Dad, remember, they're only kids! And on your honeymoon, you couldn't start too soon Kids they said was heaven's gift to man But you'd have done a bunk and his nibs would be a monk If you knew that you'd be bringing up the hordes of Genghis Khan! You tell 'em how a baby's made, they'll tell you how it's not! They've read your naughty magazines and understand the plot And with Action Man and Cindy they can demonstrate the lot Just remember, they're only kids! But now the years have passed and all your little birds have flown You're off the tranquillisers and it's home, sweet home And then they come and visit you ... with children of their own! Just remember, they're only kids! Note that verses 3 and 6 have a different tune from the main verses, but the same as each other. And the comic effect works to stumble over the b in builders (first verse) as if you'd really like to say bleeders (or something even worse!). |
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08 Oct 09 - 11:31 AM (#2741173) Subject: Lyr Add: JUST KIDDING (Wootton, Wedlock) From: Dave MacKenzie This is the words, title and attribution that I have: JUST KIDDING There's Lego in the toaster and there's Lego down the loo And look before you swallow cos there's Lego in the stew. Don't tell the little builders what you'd really like to do. Just remember they're only kids. And isn't it exciting when the words begin to come? You teach them "dada" and you teach them "mum" And then you try to shut 'em up when they discover "bum". Just remember they're only kids. At night they look so cosy, those infant Mafiosi, But bolt the bedroom door, I'm telling you, Cos when you get romantic there's a sound that drives you frantic And it's "Hello, Mum and Daddy. Can I play horsey too?" And it's "Mummy, we've been helping. Mummy, why have you gone pale? Look what's in your handbag. We've been catching snails, And we've nearly fixed the telly but we've just run out of nails. Mum, remember we're only kids!" Granddad's in the bathroom and the air is turning blue. The kids have filled the keyhole with a tube of Superglue And he didn't spot the Clingfilm they stretched across the loo. Just remember they're only kids. And then your little lad all innocent says "Dad, Can ten-year-olds get in the family way?" You smile and say "not yet", then your legs turn sort of wet When you hear him tell the girl next door "I said we'd be OK." The magazines they read are on the purple side of blue. They know where babies come from and they know what stops them too, And with Action Man and Cindy they'll show you a trick or two. Just remember they're only kids. Now the years have passed and all your little birds have flown. You're off the tranquilizers and it's home sweet home, And then they come and visit you with children of their own. Just remember they're only kids. By Miles Wootton and Fred Wedlock. As sung by Fred Wedlock on Rocket LP TRAIN 19 "Fred Wedlock Live" |
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09 Apr 11 - 07:55 PM (#3132188) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Kidding (Fred Wedlock) From: GUEST And my version has a different bridge verse after the Grandad one, and then a couple of different ones to finish: And on your honeymoon you couldn't start too soon Kids they said was heaven's gift to man But you'd have done a bunk and his nibs would be a monk If you knew that you'd be bringing up the hordes of Genghis Khan! You tell 'em how a baby's made ... they'll tell you how it's not! They've read your naughty magazines and understand the plot And with Action Man and Cindy they can demonstrate the lot Just remember, they're only kids. And now the years have passed and all your little birds have flown You're off the tranquilizers and it's home sweet home And then they come and visit you ... with children of their own! Just remember, they're only kids! I guess, like the folk process, the song varied over the years. Always gets a laugh though. Vale Fred! Jenny from Australia |