PUP is a well known punk rock band out of Toronto. Ahead of their new album Morbid Stuff, to be released April 5, 2019, PUP released their single “Kids” along with a futuristic sci-fi video (released on January 30th, 2019) which takes place 40 years in the future, ‘Toronto 2059’.
As much as every fiber of my being is trying to tug at the tendons in my fingers to walk you through the details of the science fiction music video, I think it’s best you check that out for yourself. (Link at the bottom)
As I began to listen to the song it felt depressing; as most punk rock songs do. The song opens with a verse that crushes your soul, throws it in the trash, and then crushes the trash. I mean, just read this verse:
With an attachment and a passive disinterest”
However! As I continued listening I realized it was a love song. I know right? It’s definitely not your typical love song. Some verses leave me thinking perhaps that love is hurting him even more. Despite hating everything and not caring about anything, the one thing he cares about is his love.
It’s pretty good to feel something
No I don’t care about nothing
I don’t care about nothing but you”
You can draw your own opinions from the lyrics, that’s what songs are for. I’m going to stand by it being a love song, or something close to caring a little bit about anything. After all, I’m a romantic. Be sure to check out the video because if you’re a sci-fi fan like I am, it just adds to the experience.
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