Kick Ass (We Are Young)
Mika · Other Songs - Mika
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We could rule the world
On a silver platter
From the wrong to the right light
To an open stream
With a crash and burn
We could make it better
Turn it upside down
Just you and me
We are the dream
No other way
To be
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
I could change the world
I could make it better
Kick it up and down
Take a chance on me
When you fake a smile
And you think you're better
Gonna put it down
Rip (?) it at your feet
No bridge to burn
Nowhere to turn
For me
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
What do they know about us?
Are they thinking of somebody else?
Are they wondering what we might be?
Are they thinking of you or of me?
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
We could rule the world
On a silver platter
From the wrong to the right light
To an open stream
With a crash and burn
We could make it better
Turn it upside down
Just you and me
We are the dream
No other way
To be
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
I could change the world
I could make it better
Kick it up and down
Take a chance on me
When you fake a smile
And you think you're better
Gonna put it down
Rip (?) it at your feet
No bridge to burn
Nowhere to turn
For me
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
What do they know about us?
Are they thinking of somebody else?
Are they wondering what we might be?
Are they thinking of you or of me?
We are young
We are strong
We're not looking for where we belong
We're not cool
We are free
And we're running with blood on our knees
Kick Ass (We Are Young)
Mika's 2011 single 'Kick Ass (We Are Young)' stands as a defining anthem of the UK garage revival and electronic pop resurgence. The track blends infectious dance rhythms with a distinctive vocal style, capturing the restless energy of its era. While the song lacks a traditional album title, it exists as a standalone recording that propelled Mika to international stardom. Its catchy melody and upbeat tempo made it a staple in clubs and radio stations worldwide, influencing a generation of artists who sought to merge electronic production with emotive singing. The song remains a cultural touchstone, representing a specific moment in music history where digital sounds met mainstream appeal.