"Kids" by is a defining anthem of the 2000s indie-electronic scene. Originally written by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser while they were students at Wesleyan University in 2003, it was later polished for their 2007 debut album, Oracular Spectacular . The Sound and Songwriting
: It is anchored by a simple, "organy" synthesizer riff that became an instant earworm. Kids Mgtm
: Ironically, the track began as a joke. The duo set out to write the most "stupid" song possible to parody mainstream pop formulas. "Kids" by is a defining anthem of the
: The song blends psychedelic pop with synth-heavy electronic elements, creating a nostalgic yet surreal atmosphere. Lyrical Themes and Meaning Kids Mgtm