In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I'm on my way back home
I lost my way
I've gone astray
I'm on my way back home
They'll let me in, from the cold.
'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, one day we will meet again
I'm sheltered here, in my wings
And I won't forget, you're everything
In your heart, is where I live
That's alright, you are alive
'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again
Said I'm alright
And now
Said I'm alright...
'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again
I lost my way
I've gone astray
I'm on my way back home
They'll let me in, from the cold.
'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, one day we will meet again
I'm sheltered here, in my wings
And I won't forget, you're everything
In your heart, is where I live
That's alright, you are alive
'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again
Said I'm alright
And now
Said I'm alright...
'Cause I'm the new kid, like everybody
'Cause everybody lives again
I'm in my new skin
Safe in knowing, that one day we will meet again
Lyrics submitted by Finch_Rocks
New Kid Lyrics as written by Alejandro Martinez Linares Alejandro M. Linares
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
this song is the first song i've heard from finch. i have the slow version. an it really kicks ass!! but im havin trouble with the mening of it...sum1ne help me out...FINCH RAWKS!!.. - tEk
Unless this song is a metaphor for something, it sounds like it's about him moving away from his girlfriend. The only thing keeping him going is knowing that someday he will see her again.
I think it's about having to leave someone, and not being able to come back. Starting anew with everyone and everything. No matter what though, this song rocks.
someone wanna analyze the lyrics.. i'm having trouble too
It's about Nate's step-dad, who died on Super Bowl Sunday. he went to the store to get beer, and died in a car crash. the step dad is the new kid in Heaven.
thank you.
been there,, got and hightailed mi ass out!! Finch owns all..
Another great Finch song....what Finch song isnt great. :) Well yeah worship already covered this one...:)
Finch is the best band in the world. There cd has been the only cd in my car since i bought it the day it came out. i cant get enough of them. this was the first song i heard by them. yeah it rocks because there is so much emotion in it. Papas you rock
This song kicks some total ass! The emotion in Nates voice is beautiful.......