Kids On Holiday
Animal Collective · Sung Tongs [2004]
At the end of the airport?
I'm off buying our tickets
Adoring hibernation
But I'm feeling impatient
We were late in departing
And the smell of pajamas
Is what made me feel frivol
There are minutes for sleeping
But we didn't have minutes to spare
So you're feeling sleepy
Sympathize with the retard
Being held by his mother
She's got spit in her napkin
And she's pushing him that way
Like the stench to the men's room
And it's making you nauseous
Where the hell have I got to?
There's a boy who's a Krishna
And he thinks you look pretty
Well he's eyeing your stockings
He's got books to help you with your life
But there's no need to worry
This is just a vacation
It's not permanent leaving
Every kid gets excited
When his parents are yelling
'Cause they ordered a Lincoln
And they received a compact
And there's fat nuns and tenors
Who are blocking departure
Till I'm birthed from their vulvas
And I kiss you and hug you
You remember our forfeits
And you shout at the platform,
"Here we come, mister airplane"
Please, please, please, please
Try, try, try
To enjoy your routes
Have some fun
Kids on holiday
Holiday fun
Kids On Holiday
Kids On Holiday stands as a defining track from Animal Collective's 2004 album Sung Tongs, capturing the group's signature blend of psychedelic pop and experimental noise. Recorded during a period of intense creative exploration, the song showcases the band's ability to merge childlike melodies with complex, layered instrumentation. The track reflects the lo-fi aesthetic that characterized their early work, utilizing unconventional structures and vocal harmonies to create an immersive soundscape. As part of a discography known for pushing genre boundaries, this recording highlights the collective's collaborative spirit and their willingness to embrace spontaneity in the studio. It remains a beloved song in their catalogue, illustrating the unique sonic identity that would later propel them to wider acclaim.

