Be a Kid
Ben Lee · Other Songs - Ben Lee
you can nearly do everything
you can
only not drive a car-ar-ar
i wanna be a kid (woooo)
you can even bungie jump when youre a kid
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
i wanna be a kid
cos when youre a kid you get to go to school
and when you go to school youll be very cool
oh when youre a kid (oooh ooh)
i dont know how old you can be
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
i, i wanna be a kid
you can go to school like i said
you might be sixteen
you might be even seven
or eight, nine ten eleven or twelve (ooh)
all i know you can be yourself
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
all i know you can be yourself
and i dont wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna (oh)
Be a Kid
Ben Lee's "Be a Kid" stands as a defining track from his early career, capturing the raw energy and youthful exuberance that characterized his debut era. Released alongside his self-titled debut album, the song exemplifies the indie rock sound that propelled Lee to prominence in the late 1990s. With its driving rhythm and Lee's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording reflects the genre's emphasis on authenticity and emotional directness. The track remains a staple of his discography, often cited as a prime example of the alternative rock movement that sought to bypass mainstream pop structures. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and the unfiltered spirit of adolescence, cementing its place in the catalog of influential songs from that transformative period in music history.