
But, it is always worth it and that's why I'm always harping on pursuing you-ness and being unique and not caring what other people think because it is so rewarding at the end of the day. And, especially when you get any kind of pressure, external pressure or judgement from friends or family or teachers or work colleagues, it's really hard to continue to pursue being you in the most authentic way that you can. Life can be really hard, but being yourself can be really hard. My favorite lyric in BLAME IT ON THE KIDS is, 'I'm tired of holding on,' and that's because, as seems to be the theme in my lyric choices, sometimes it's really hard. And so BLAME IT ON THE KIDS is my way of saying that we actually shouldn't blame anyone, and it's often that young people are blamed for things happening. They make for some of the best growing-up songs because everyone has childhood memories. This one is super-reflective, one of those ‘walk down memory lane’ songs.

Here is a list of the best kid friendly classic rock songs. In it, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young emphasize the importance of raising children, as well as growing as parents by learning from your children. This touching classic all about family love came out in 1969. And it doesn't matter what age you are, it doesn't really stop. Of course, childhood seems like a simpler time upon reflection as a stressed-out adult. My dad is a huuuge classic rock fan and he definitely passed it on to me. 'Teach Your Children Well' by Crosby Stills, Nash and Young. Friends, family, there are so many things that influence us all the time. So here, she sings, you don’t need directions, you know which way to go, and I. The song also touches on the idea of growing up and learning from mistakes. The lyrics encourage listeners to step out of their comfort zones and explore the world. These little people surprise, delight, and, well, frustrate the heck out of us (especially when it’s time for bed). The 1975's 'Give Yourself a Try' is a song about trying new things and taking risks. It is so hard to hold on to that kernel of uniqueness and the part that makes us, us with the constant inundation of media telling us, you know, what's cool, what we should look like, who we should be. Kids also crop up in many songs and are a constant source of awe and wonder for many songwriters. "BLAME IT ON THE KIDS is telling people not to worry about what they think they should do, or who they think they should be. On December 22, 2019, the instrumental version of the song was released on YouTube.ĪViVA released an acoustic version of "BLAME IT ON THE KIDS" on January 8, 2021. The song was premiered and released on November 16, 2018.Ī live version of the song, recorded at the House of Blues in San Diego, was released on AViVA's YouTube channel on July 8, 2019.


The cover art for the single was revealed on November 8, 2018. AViVA announced the release date of "BLAME IT ON THE KIDS" and unveiled the song's trailer on October 24, 2018.
