Rich Kids

Lennon714

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This is more Indie folk, but only because it's not as well done as real folk. Not that indie means "poorly done"... whatever...

I used to play acoustic sets every Sunday night a this place in Tempe. Since nobody goes to bars on Sunday nights, my sister and her husband came to watch me one night. My sets were 3 hours long so I had to throw everything in there. My sister HATED this song. She thinks it's whiny and stupid and that I should never play it again. I started cracking up. I guess you'd have to understand my family.

We were poor growing up (who wasn't?) so she thought it was autobiographical, but it really isn't. I was just remembering that the cool kids were the kids that wore Guess shirts and Z. Cavaricci shorts and poor kids didn't... and apparently that was all that mattered. Anyway, she hates it so I recorded it and I'm giving it to her tomorrow so she can make it her ringback or something.

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Lyrics

Rich kids wear fancy clothes
So the other kids know
That their dads have good jobs
Poor kids wear ragged clothes
So the other kids know
That their dads don't have jobs

Rich kids and poor kids can never coexist
It's a cold, hard fact of life
It cannot be denied

Poor kids walking back home
Find themselves alone
With empty stomachs
Rich kids get rides back home
From stay at home moms
With after school snacks

chorus

Song Stats

Hits: 489
Comments: 38
Fans: 20
Plays: 70
Downloads: 24
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Jul 22, 2009 - 11:24:10 PM
Last Updated: Jul 22, 2009 - 11:24:10 PM Last Played: Nov 24, 2009 - 12:03:38 PM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Macbook, Fender acoustic, SM48, M-Audio Fasttrack Pro

Software:

GB08

Comments

rsorensen	rsorensen said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	so good really glad you recorded this. your vocals and production sound really good. totally get what you're going for genre-wise (intentionally or not) and I like. The chorus is as catchy as a cold sore and I'm already singing them after the first listen. Great song eric. Your sister's crazy. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	I got songs like herpes In her defense, she wasn't judging it like we'd judge a song here. She thought I was whining about how our family ate government cheese and we never went on vacations, etc. Plus it's not Lady GaGA she she isn't as interested. I'm glad you are, though. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

Feter	Feter said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Rich Kids MAN .... I love it ....I love it ...the spirit the the vocals ..the lyrics ...the guitars work so amazing ..you so flourished as a folk musicians... floored me here ...thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	no need to be floored. However, I am glad you liked it. Youre latest still has me rocking. Made me throw on Blood On the Tracks the other night. Thanks, Feter! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Super killer guitar work my friend! Just the intro hooked me right from the start! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks, Mark I knew I'd need a killer hook in the beginning to get people to listen to all 1:50 of the song :). Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

tempie

tempie said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)

whatever
short, sweet and clever. and a fantastic chorus dude. has a cool kimya dawson feel.

i was a poor kid too. my daughter isn't. which leads to a lot of boring myself and my kid with "i never got to _____ (insert verb here) when i was a kid you should appreciate it blah blah blah" type of comments. When i catch myself doing that I could just punch myself in the nose.

Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

Lennon714

Lennon714 said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)

Poor kids of the world, UNITE!
My buddy and I used to drive around listening to those Moldy Peaches cd's. I do need to pick up her collab with TMBG (our second TMBG reference).

My wife and I both grew up poor and while we're not rich now, we can afford the essentials. My daughter starts kindergarten next week and I'm FREAKING out. Growing up homely and poor gives you thick skin and generally makes you AWESOME. However, I don't want my daughter to get made fun of at all. I should be cool about it. Some kid somewhere at some time is going to make fun of her for something. I desperately want her to be a sheltered kid, but I desperately don't. Am I even making sense?

Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

tempie

tempie said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)

sense
you make perfect sense dude i felt the same thing. my response to things that scare me is to try to beat them up (not always a winning approach) so when my kid turned 2 i closed my eyes and put her up on a horse. She's been riding ever since and though watching her fall off occasionally scares me its given her tons of confidence and grit. i know that whatever comes her way in life she'll go out fighting, if it comes to that. which makes me a little less scared for her. so there you go - find a dangerous sport and throw her into it. maybe hang gliding? that's all the "good parent" advice i've got for today lol...

Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Thanks! I'm downloading the forms for knife-throwing class now :) Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

awigze	awigze said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Lennon Wow - this has me smilin'. Pure and powerful in a whimsical kind of way! gee I don't think I've ever said that before... Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks, Andy Glad I could bring on some interesting, conflicting feelings! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

lengold	lengold said 125 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	I didn't get to see any rich kids when I was growing up, we were all the same. You are right we could not have coexisted - would have been a fight a minute. Just shows how your lyrics got me thinking, really enjoyed the song. Reminded me a lot of The Beatles, spot on guitar, vocal and production. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	thanks! With time as a guide, I believe most the kids weren't rich, but had parents that put a premium on things like popularity, nice clothes, and the basic image of wealth. I don't think we had any legitimate rich kids in my neighborhood either. Thanks for the listen. I'm honored to have you DL it! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

airportseven	airportseven said 124 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Great song - I'll beat up your sister if you want Really well performed - slightly snotty - not snooty - which makes all the difference. Check out my latest song called How Long?

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	a hint of jealousy in the performance :). I'll have you hold off on the sister beating... for now. She beat me at Hand and Foot last night so let's keep the offer on the table. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 124 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Richy Rich this is so cool Eric. guitars and vocals are great and melodic as all heck. the rich kids when i went to high school drove trans ams or rebuilt Truimphs. I drove a 55 plymouth belvedere Check out my latest song called November

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	hot cars Forget them, Vic. I'd much rather rock out in your '55 Belvedere. Leave the Triumphs for the Loverboy fans. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 124 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	Rich I was born lower middle class and I still harbor a little class resentment. I dig your indie folk-rock stylings here. Short and sweet with a point of view and a hooky chorus. Works for me. Tell your sister to get a clue. Check out my latest song called Dreams

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	sister I emailed her the MP3 and she said she didn't even open it. We were playing cards last night and she was singing Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling". So I'm comfortable with not being in her iPod. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	love ... the feel and sound of this song. Hits the spot. Simple song, yet loaded with all the right ingredients. Kudos... D Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Thanks! It's been a long time since I sat down, forgot about using a click and just took the first take. It's nice to scale things back a bit. Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

sewer rod	sewer rod said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Funny And very true...unfortunately(?) But the song itself is really good. Like the harmonies,and quite a few of the lines. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Livin' It w/ Vince Horan(NEW DEAD END SONG!)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	hey It is what it is. Sad in the moment, but it's all a laugh later, right? Thanks for the listen! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

daibhre	daibhre said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Love it. Very well done. Kinda Ray Davies and John Sebastian "unplugged". Fav'd and shared. Check out my latest song called Give me a Natural Woman

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Thank you! I heard Ray Davies was kicked out of his house as a teen for getting caught in bed with two girls by his mom. Since I've never done any of that, I thought I'd just listen to Kinks records. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 123 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Rich Kids Outstanding acoustic!!! Love the lyric and how true. Guess we all had these thoughts at one time. Catchy track and well sung. Thanks. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 121 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Nice to write about those little moments in time. glad you could dig it. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

davisamerica	davisamerica said 122 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
	you are just a total treat man.... Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 121 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
	Thanks, man! I had a lot of fun putting it together. Glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

ted23	ted23 said 120 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	cool simply cool, indie folk pop. The "It's a cold, hard fact of life It cannot be denied" part of the chorus is truly great... My favourite bit. Nice Check out my latest song called kooky dance

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 120 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	Thanks, man! It was a fun little ditty. Nothing too serious but one more off the to-do list! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

egobandit	egobandit said 115 days ago (August 1st, 2009)
	I love this It had me smiling I think bec I was the poor kid, Your leaning in for the poor guy! Love the guitar work on this sounds like one track recording very cool! I enjoyed this allot!!!!! Check out my latest song called when its love

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 115 days ago (August 2nd, 2009)
	Poor kids I was too. but at least i was good looking, right? (cricket...cricket). Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

Relic67	Relic67 said 111 days ago (August 6th, 2009)
	cool reminded me slightly of evan dando (I like his stuff). catchy, melodic, well recorded. good one! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

Heroin_Marys	Heroin_Marys said 111 days ago (August 6th, 2009)
	Good call I used to listen the EP (or maybe it was a single) with their cover of Mrs. Robinson on it. There's that song "Being Around" that I absolutely love. Any love song with a quandry about what to do with a booger is genius in my book. Check out my latest song called Bad Robot

tmcfate	tmcfate said 107 days ago (August 10th, 2009)
	nice nice playing. love the chorus. i must say though through facebook and a 35 year displacment i have found that the difference disappears, most times Check out my latest song called Shadow of the son

Martin_Leroy	Martin_Leroy said 72 days ago (September 14th, 2009)
	AWSOME I think this song is AWSOME!!! I love the strange words and the super addictive melody. It is a must download. I wish it was longer. Every now and then I catch myself singing it. My son picked it up from me too haha. Check out my latest song called My Jacket (A POEM)

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Name: Eric VanAusdal

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