Lyric discussion by Larpskur 

Cover art for I Was Just a Kid  lyrics by Nothing But Thieves

It's a song about finding adventure in television shows and media.

"I was just a kid I needed answers I found a screen Promised adventure"

Kids' television shows.

"I was in a dream I was in heaven I saw a god I had a question Opened my eyes Fell out the sky Tried to remember But there was nothing"

Probably a theological crisis over wondering why life couldn't be more like television or media, and this is symbolic of a rude awakening.

"Then you gave me something Something to believe in Yeah you gave me something Something to believe in

'Cause I was just a kid I was just a kid How'd it get like this?"

Life is hard and it might never be the utopia people want in fiction, but there are still things to look forward to as long as there are inspiring figures.

"And the story ends But life goes on so Like those before And those to follow Just when you thought You knew it all You'll find another And then it happens"

People are always seeking stories and tales to inspire them and keep them moving forward; it's human nature.

But it's also because of these stories and the possibility of what could exist that humanity keeps striving for something better.

My Interpretation