Teenager in Love
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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It almost breaks my heart
'Cause I'm so afraid
That we will have to part
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
One day, I feel so happy
Next day, I feel so sad
I guess, I'll learn to take
The good with the bad
'Cause each night
I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
I cried a tear for nobody but you
I'll be a lonely one
If you should say we're through
Well, if you want to make me cry
That won't be so hard to do
If you should say goodbye
I'll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
I cried a tear for nobody but you
I'll be a lonely one
If you should say we're through
Well, if you want to make me cry
That won't be so hard to do
And if you should say goodbye
I'll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Teenager in Love" express the universal feeling of being young and in love, but also the fear of losing that love. The song talks about how each time the couple has a quarrel, it almost breaks their heart, as they are so afraid that it will lead to a permanent separation. The singer repeatedly questions why they have to be teenagers in love, as if it's some sort of curse.
The singer goes on to talk about how their emotions can change so quickly, going from feeling happy one day to sad the next. The lyrics are about learning to accept both the good and bad parts of being in love, and not giving up on love even if it's difficult. The singer even admits to crying a tear for nobody but their love interest, emphasizing how serious their feelings are.
Overall, the song is about the intense and often confusing emotions that come with being a teenager in love. It's a song people can relate to no matter their age, as we've all experienced the highs and lows of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Each time we have a quarrel
Whenever we fight,
It almost breaks my heart
It hurts me deeply,
'Cause I'm so afraid
Because I'm scared
That we will have to part
That we'll break up
Each night I ask the stars up above
Every night, I look to the stars and wonder
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why does being in love as a teenager have to be so complicated?
One day, I feel so happy
Sometimes I feel ecstatic
Next day, I feel so sad
Other times I feel extremely down
I guess, I'll learn to take
I suppose I'll figure out how to handle
The good with the bad
The positive and negative aspects
'Cause each night
Because every single night
I ask the stars up above
I question the universe
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must being a teenager involve such complex feelings of love?
I cried a tear for nobody but you
I shed a tear only for you,
I'll be a lonely one
I'll be alone
If you should say we're through
If you decide to end our relationship
Well, if you want to make me cry
If your goal is to make me sad
That won't be so hard to do
It will be easy for you to accomplish
If you should say goodbye
If you leave me
I'll still go on loving you
I will continue to love you
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must being in love as a teenager be so difficult and emotional?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Why must this be the case for me?
Why must I be a teenager in love?
I don't understand why I have to handle all these complex emotions.
Why must I be a teenager in love?
It's hard to be a teenager and figure out all these feelings.
Why must I be a teenager in love?
Being a teenager is already tough without the added weight of love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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