Frazey Ford - The Kids Are Having None Of It (Official Video)

Directors: Brian Lye and Jen Weih
Producer: Greg Crompton / Artaban Productions
Cinematographer: Greg Gillespie
Assistant Camera: Sean Dykink
Stylist: Mila Franovic
Make-up: Becca Randle
Choreographer: Candace Roberts
1st AD:  Madison Friesen, Camille Hollett-French
Editor: Brian Lye
Colorist: Chino Saavedra

Frazey on the inspiration for “The Kids Are Having None of It”:

This song came out of a desire to envision change as though it has already happened and to champion the incredible movements that we’re seeing right now. Beyond our collective fear and anger about what is and isn’t happening, to create an image of the wave of change that most of us would like to see. 

The cast of the video are all close friends, moms and neighbourhood kids that my son grew up with. We had a beautiful day, being together. I think the love of community, real relationships, and the willingness to include the experiences of others is the real basis of activism.

“We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.” - Ursula K. Leguin

“The Kids Are Having None of It" – the Vancouver-based soul-Americana artist's first new music since her breakthrough 2014 album Indian Ocean. "Kids" is an activism anthem about empowering and enabling future generations – an urgent protest song moved the burgeoning activism of young leaders-of-change. Co-produced by Frazey and John Raham (Dan Mangan, Stars, Jon Bryant, Joshua Hyslop), “Kids” is activist folk music at its core, with Frazey's calm, confident warning compelled by a visceral bass guitar backbone: “Get out of the way / You’ve had your day / And it’s no longer how we gon’ play.” The accompanying video by co-directors Brian Lye and Jen Weih (creators of Frazey's video for "Done") is a strong statement on the fabric of youth, community, and unity that envelops "Kids."

Lyrics:
I’m not worried, I’m not worried

Get out of the way
You’ve had your day
And it’s no longer how we gon’ play

The kids are having none of it
The kids are having none of it
They can’t be bought, they can't be taught your hate

I’m not worried, I’m not worried

We’re out here to evolve
I guess u missed the call
And to the party u are rather late

Can feel what has arrived
It’s fresh and it is so alive
The form will take reflection from the time

All u deal is fear, the easy way to steal
The likes of u should never hold the wheel

Always a mistake, to underestimate
watch them now, they’re stepping to the plate

The kids are having none of it
The kids are having none of it
They can’t be bought, they can’t be taught your hate

[sergiofiori]

Frazey Ford is my 2020's best discovery. What an amazing artist!

[timrompel]

how come this doesn't have 5 million likes....

[tammybauer]

❤ she lifts my soul and makes me dance in the kitchen with one hand in the air.

[bryankoehler]

This lady was without a doubt sent from the Heavens above, I don't have the words.. Thank You ❤

[IsMe.]

I just discovered this MUSICAL GODDESS today! wow wow wow

[shanetetlow]

how did l miss FRAZEY FORD, my new favorite artist. Thank you.

[lionofjudah]

just the medicine we need right now in the world. <3

[letmegoletmego]

This feels like such an important message. (I've still got work to do, I know)
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[JB-dymi]

Every person who was ever bought and sold and learned to hate was an innocent kid before. So, yes some will turn out that way. Pointing a finger and anger at them is not the nurturing they truly need.

[veritydrew]

Frazey you are so damn cool, thank you for your music

[marcs]

Frazey effing Ford is so damn on point.

[benzuddhist]

This is fuckin awesome. Gratitude and blessings from Toulouse, France.

[quaaludecowboy]

And women and children shall rule over them.

[loverainthunder]

She noticed what I've noticed and treasured. Youth today are brilliant.

[xcop]

this woman is so bad ass. i could never be this free

[DS-nqdg]

Oh wow! Just found Frazey Ford!!! Where have I been?!?!?1

[DaDoubleDee]

Her voice is angelic. I was a fan of the 'Tanyas and didn't even know about her solo career until last year when I heard September Fields on the radio :)

[anthonyfagg]

What an amazing performer. I cannot get enough of her beautiful soulful voice and incredible lyrics that make you stop still and just listen.

[oldguy]

Love you Frazy and the Be Good Gals too.

[hezebelbeing]

My daughter just turned 17 and she is on the BRILLIANT side of everything! Great song Frazey! Sharing 💚