Cherry Bomb
The Runaways Lyrics

Can't stay at home, can't stay in school
I cannot be confined to just one place, cannot be held down by rules.

Old folks say, "You poor little fool"
Elderly people think I'm a naive girl that doesn't know any better.

Down the streets I'm the girl next door
I seem ordinary, like the girl next door; but don't let appearances fool you - I'm different, distinct.

I'm the fox you've been waiting for
I'm the one you've been waiting to meet, something special.

Hello, daddy, hello, mom
Greetings to the parental figures in my life.

I'm your ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb
I'm a young and vibrant girl, full of energy and excitement.

Hello world I'm your wild girl
I'm a girl who's bold, unconventional and daring - this is my introduction to the world.

Stone Age love and strange sounds too
I have old-fashioned ideas about love, and my taste in music might seem unusual to others.

Come on, baby, let me get to you
I'm calling out to someone I find appealing, so they can be with me.

Bad nights causing teenage blues
I'm talking about how the turbulent emotions of being a teenager can cause some dark, difficult times.

Get down ladies, you've got nothin' to lose
Let's party, girls! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by joining me for a good time.

Hey, street boy, want some style?
Directly talking to a young man, asking if he wants to add some spice to his life.

Your dead end dreams don't make you smile
Your goals and aspirations are not bringing you happiness.

I'll give you something to live for
I'm offering something to this young man, a reason to move forward with a new sense of purpose.

Have you and grab you until you're sore
I'll show you a good time, and won't take no for an answer - I won't stop until you've had enough.

Cherry bomb Cherry bomb Cherry bomb Cherry bomb Cherry Bomb
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing that I'm a force to be reckoned with, and that you should never underestimate me.