Take only what you need from it

I am frikken LOVING this song at the moment. I don't know why but it just resonates in me...

MGMT - Kids

You were a child
Crawling on your knees toward him
Making momma so proud
But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
Picking insects off of plants
No time to think of consequences

Control yourself
Take only what you need from it *
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it

The water is warm
But it's sending me shivers
A baby is born
Crying out for attention
Memories fade
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Decisions too
Decisions are made
Decisions are made and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
I guess not

Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanted to be haunted

(* Some references say him instead of it. But my interpretation is that it is about moderation, self control and looking after the planet, taking only what you need.)