Animal Souls, a music project led by Michael Fisher, is one of those truly unique acts. Michael, a veteran musician who’s been writing and performing since the late 70s, only started recording and producing music seriously in recent years. He made this big leap after retiring from his long career at Live Nation Entertainment, a move made possible by the quiet of the pandemic.
Based out of Abbotsford, BC, Canada, Animal Souls brings together some of the best musicians from the Fraser Valley and beyond, creating music that doesn’t follow a single genre. With an album, an EP, and several singles already released, “The Kids” marks the 9th single from the project, adding to a growing collection of emotionally resonant music.
The song “The Kids” carries a message that’s simple yet profound. It’s all about innocence, change, and love. The story it tells is of a small town facing a storm—a storm that’s both real and symbolic. The rain starts to fall, and while the adults in the town react with fear, there’s a group of kids who keep playing as if nothing’s wrong. They don’t see the storm or the stranger who appears in town. They don’t feel the same fear that grips the adults. It’s as though the kids are untouched by the anxieties and uncertainties that the grown-ups have learnt to carry with them over the years.
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The difference between the kids and the adults says something important. As we grow older, we start to fear what we don’t know. We get more cautious, more protective, and maybe even scared of things that push us out of our comfort zone. But the kids, with their pure hearts, don’t hesitate when faced with something new. They greet change and strangers like old friends. And in that, they remind us of love’s power—the unfamiliar might feel a little scary at first, but it’s also what can help us find our way through anything that comes our way.
The stranger in the song symbolizes love itself. While love can sometimes feel scary or disruptive, it also has the power to heal and guide. The children in “The Kids” understand this in a way the adults don’t. They don’t question the stranger or the change coming to the town. They trust that love will show them the way home, even if the storm around them feels threatening. This idea—that love can bring clarity in the midst of uncertainty—is a message we all need to hear.
The music of “The Kids” also reinforces the song’s message. It has a bit of a retro vibe, with the sounds of organ and mellotron creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. And when that soaring guitar solo comes in, it feels like the music itself is echoing the message of the song—breaking through the storm, bringing hope and energy. The sound is a beautiful blend of old and new, giving the song a timeless quality that fits perfectly with its message of love and change.
But it’s the message that really sticks with you. “The Kids” shows us that, even though change can bring fear, love has the power to help us face it. The kids’ role in the song reminds us to approach life with an open heart, trusting that love will guide us through the tough times. Change may be scary, but love will help us embrace it and keep moving forward.
At the end of the day, “The Kids” is about trusting love—even when it disrupts our lives or shakes us up. Love can be strange, sometimes uncomfortable force, but it’s the one thing that keeps us moving through the storm. Like the kids in the song, we can learn to welcome change with open arms and trust that, no matter what happens, love will guide us home.
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