Ruth Kimes captures childhood’s tenderness in latest release “Kids”

“Kids” is a song about youth and growing up, and Ruth Kimes brings a pop sensibility to it. The song explores the space between childhood freedom and the realities of age, the tenderness of watching young lives change, and the uncertainty that comes with it. Kimes keeps the presentation warm but not too sentimental, letting the emotion breathe. Her pop approach keeps the message accessible, and the title has pull. “Kids” looks at growing up and at remembering what was once simple. Its tenderness remains with us.