Peel's Radio 1 shows were notable for the regular 'Peel sessions', which usually consisted of four songs recorded by an artist live in the BBC's studios, and which often provided the first major national coverage to bands that later would achieve great fame. Another popular feature of his shows was the annual Festive Fifty countdown of his listeners' favourite records of the year. Peel appeared frequently on British television as one of the presenters of Top of the Pops in the 1980s, and he provided voice-over commentary for a number of BBC programmes. He became popular with the audience of BBC Radio 4 for his Home Truths programme which ran from the 1990s, featuring unusual stories from listeners' domestic lives.
Teenage Kicks
The Undertones Lyrics
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Every time she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
Have her over 'cause I'm all alone
I need excitement, oh, I need it bad
And it's the best I've ever had
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, alright
A teenage dream's so hard to beat
Every time she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
Have her over 'cause I'm all alone
I need excitement, oh, I need it bad
And it's the best I've ever had
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, alright
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, alright
The Undertones' song "Teenage Kicks" is a simple, upbeat tune about teenage infatuation and longing for a utopian relationship. The lyrics tell the story of a teenage boy who is enamored with a girl in his neighborhood. He praises her every time she walks down the street, and wishes he could be with her. He wants to hold her tight, and experience the feeling of "teenage kicks" with her throughout the night.
The song's upbeat tempo and simple melody perfectly match its playful and optimistic tone. The lyrics capture the hopes and dreams of adolescents who long for excitement, love, and adventure. Its positive message and catchy tune have made it a beloved classic rock anthem, and it remains popular to this day.
The success of the "Teenage Kicks" has been attributed to its simplicity, raw energy, and catchy chorus. The song is considered a timeless classic, revered by musicians and fans alike. It has been covered by numerous artists, including The Foo Fighters, Green Day, and The Vaccines. Interestingly, it was famously recorded as a tribute by BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who described it as his all-time favorite song.
Line by Line Meaning
A teenage dream's so hard to beat
Being in love as a teenager is an unbeatable feeling
Every time she walks down the street
Seeing the girl he loves walk down the street fills him with excitement
Another girl in the neighborhood
There are other attractive girls around but none compare
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
He wishes he could be with the girl because she looks amazing to him
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
He wants to physically express his love for her by holding her tightly
Get teenage kicks right through the night
Being with her gives him a thrilling feeling that lasts through the night
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
He will do anything to reach out to her, even if it is just a phone call
Have her over 'cause I'm all alone
He is longing for her company, especially when he is alone
I need excitement, oh, I need it bad
His desire for excitement and adventure is overwhelming
And it's the best I've ever had
Being with her is fulfilling his need for excitement better than anything else has before
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Expressing his love physically is very important to him
Get teenage kicks right through the night, alright
Being with her gives him a thrilling feeling that lasts through the night and he is happy about it
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Repeating his desire for physical expression of love
Get teenage kicks right through the night, alright
Repeating the feeling of being with her gives him a thrilling sensation that he loves
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Joseph O'Neill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Saopoyginsab
Are teenage dreams so hard to beat?
Everytime she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
Have her over 'cause I'm all alone
I need excitement, oh, I need it bad
And it's the best I've ever had
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right
Are teenage dreams so hard to beat?
Everytime she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
Have her over 'cause I'm all alone
I need excitement, oh, I need it bad
And it's the best I've ever had
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right
I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right
@gimmepeace7113
56 years old and reliving my teenage kicks in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣🎉❤
@paulineprice3674
Brilliant...me too. Norn Irn's true national anthem 😂
@davidthompson180
Me too at 65 😃
@rolandpalatino5934
Me too !!😉
@chisoxfan708
that has got to be the happiest drummer i have ever seen!
@snausagesrgood
Or the drummer from madness/voice of the beehive.
@themidwife1624
Or mick fleetwood
@emilypound
lol
@devintariel3769
Peter Criss definitely looks happy too
@minners71
Nickolas mcbrain from Iron Maiden looks like he has way more fun playing drums. Awesome song by the way.