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  1. Jan 1, 2020 · Provided to YouTube by Beggars Group Digital Ltd.The Kids Don't Stand a Chance · Vampire WeekendVampire Weekend℗ 2007 Vampire Weekend under exclusive license...

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  2. Nov 18, 2008 · Denying them romance. [Chorus 2] The pin-striped men of morning. Are coming forward to dance. Forty-million dollars. The kids don't stand a chance. [Verse 3] I didn't like the business. But that ...

  3. Apr 23, 2008 · | Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/blogosubsVampire weekend plays "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" in Paris, FranceRead the whole article and see more videos...

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  4. The Kids Don't Stand A Chance live on the French TV show 'L'Album de la Semaine' recorded in May 2008

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  5. The song is about how recruiters come to colleges and try to persuade kids to select a certain career. "Forty million dollars," "pure egyptian cotton," and "shiny, shiny cufflinks" are the enticements the recruiters use, showcasing their wealth. Hence, "The kids don't stand a chance" - they're mesmerized by the wealth and opulence of the ...

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  6. Jan 3, 2024 · When Vampire Weekend emerged on the scene with their erudite lyrics and baroque pop tunes, they instantly carved a niche for themselves in the halls of music that resonated with both youthful exuberance and delicate social critique. 'The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance,' a track from their debut self-titled album, encapsulates this hybrid perfectly, serving as an anthem that carries beneath its ...

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  8. Nov 18, 2008 · The themes explored in “The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance” bear resemblance to Langston Hughes’ poem “A Dream Deferred.”. Both pieces address the consequences of unfulfilled dreams and the frustrations caused by societal barriers. Vampire Weekend’s incorporation of words starting with the letter “P” throughout the song adds a ...