bedroomCLASSICS
bedroomCLASSICS: Latchkey Kid
Welcome to my first installment of bedroomCLASSICS: This is a brand new song called “Latchkey Kid” and it is going to be on my next album which I am currently in the process of writing. I debuted it at The 2010 Orange County Music Awards Showcase a week or so ago—I wish I could adequately describe the pleasure, gratification, and magic of having 200 people sing along to a song. Perhaps we all have a bit of Latchkey Kid inside of us—or perhaps not. Either way, I hope you like it: I’ve included the words below the video.
Latchkey Kid
Words and Music: Mike Vitale
Coloring books when I was nine
Anything that I could do to pass the time
Finished up my homework after I go home from school
Built a blanket fort in my living room
Set the oven to 400 degrees myself
Perched up on the countertop to reach a kitchen shelf
It’s dinner time, and my parents are nowhere to be seen
So corn dogs and fish sticks are my routine
I’m a Latchkey Kid, and nobody cares about the trouble that I’m gettin’ in
I’m a Latchkey Kid, and nobody cares about the trouble that I’m gettin’ in
Waiting by the phone for my parents to call
Staring at our family portrait hanging on the wall
My daddy says, “no TV” if stay up too late
Too bad he aint here to regulate
I’m a Latchkey Kid, and nobody cares about the trouble that I’m gettin’ in
I’m a Latchkey Kid, and nobody cares about the trouble that I’m gettin’ in
Sometimes my father would come home late
And my mother would be drunk by then, smell perfume, and throw a dinner plate
No one to read me story when I tuck myself into bed
So I dream of love
I dream of love
and then start my day again
I’m a latchkey kid, and nobody cares about the trouble that I’m gettin’ in
I’m a latchkey kid
I’m a latchkey kid
I’m a latchkey kid
Yet another amazing song. You have this ability to paint such a vivid picture. Each word is another decisive stroke that creates this work of art that’s not only beautiful but also relatable and relevant. You did a great job at the gypsy den and I hope you can see your talent mirrored in the eyes of the people that are touched by your music.
Thank you so much Jessica! That’s very kind of you.
You at know what would be super awesome? You should have a tee shirt Mike. Aaaaand you should have a contest to design it!
Great job, another great song. I can’t wait for the new album. I really enjoyed the Gypsy Den, the crowd signing along made it perfect. You really must have moved a lot of people. I wish there was a bootleg
The depth and honesty of your writing are matched only by the talent evident in your vocals and guitar. Can’t wait for the rest of the new album!
Thanks James! That means a lot to me, brother! I’m excited too. I would really love to get an acoustic rendition of this song out soon… maybe as a single that I can put up for sale here on my website.
Thanks Josh! I think I want to try and get an acoustic recording of this song up shortly. I’m curious to see how well that will work out.
Mike,
Loved the live version last week at Max’s. Sharon’s daughters enjoyed the show and kept singing Latchkey Kid on the ride home. Looking forward to having a recording of it buddy. Keep up the good writing and catch you on the 24th more than likely.
MC