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Punkrocker
Teddybears Lyrics


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You see me drivin' down the street
I'm just not looking good
I got both hands off the wheel
I got you runnin'
I'm listening to music you can't hear
I got pretty music in my ear

Cause I'm a punkrocker, yes I am
Well I'm a punkrocker, yes I am

I see you standing in the street
And you can't stay on your feet
And your walking in your sleep
Right across the street
You can hear me laughing to myself
You can hear the music in my head

Cause I'm a punkrocker, yes I am
Well I'm a punkrocker, yes I am

You see me drivin' down the street
I'm just not looking good
You see me drivin' in my car
I'm drivin' in my sleep
I'm listening to music you can't hear
I got pretty music in my ear

Cause I'm a punkrocker, yes I am
Well I'm a punkrocker, yes I am

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Teddybears' song "Punkrocker" describe a rebellious, carefree attitude of someone who identifies as a punk rocker. The singer is driving down the street with no hands on the wheel, listening to music that only they can hear. They observe someone who is stumbling and walking in their sleep, while they themselves are feeling good and carefree, with "pretty music" in their ears. They assert their identity as a punk rocker, declaring "yes I am" twice in each chorus.


The song captures the essence of punk rock culture, which emerged in the mid-1970s as a subculture that rejected mainstream values and promoted individualism, anti-authoritarianism, and DIY (do-it-yourself) ethics. Punk rockers often adorned themselves with unconventional clothes, hairstyles, and body piercings, in contrast to the conservative culture of the time. They listened to loud, fast-paced music that expressed their disillusionment with society and government.


The lyrics of "Punkrocker" suggest a sense of empowerment that comes with identifying as a punk rocker. By defying societal norms and being true to oneself, the singer is able to embrace their identity and live life on their own terms. The upbeat, catchy melody of the song reinforces this sense of joy and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

You see me drivin' down the street
I am driving on the street


I'm just not looking good
I don't look good


I got both hands off the wheel
I have taken both my hands off the steering wheel


I got you runnin'
I have created an impact on you and got you running


I'm listening to music you can't hear
I am listening to music that is not audible to you


I got pretty music in my ear
I am listening to beautiful music through earphones


Cause I'm a punkrocker, yes I am
I am a punk rocker


I see you standing in the street
I see you standing on the street


And you can't stay on your feet
You seem to be unstable


And your walking in your sleep
You seem to be walking around like a sleepwalker


Right across the street
You are walking across the street


You can hear me laughing to myself
I can hear myself laughing to myself


You can hear the music in my head
I can hear the music playing in my mind


You see me drivin' in my car
You see me driving my car


I'm drivin' in my sleep
I seem to be driving while asleep


Cause I'm a punkrocker, yes I am
I am a punk rocker




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES NEWELL OSTERBERG, JOAKIM FRANS AHLUND, KLAS FRANS AHLUND, PATRIK KNUT ARVE

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Comments from YouTube:

@jamesboisseree8874

He's 73 old and still rocking

@theMcWOPPER

He's 74...

@NormAppleton

James Osterberg is an impossible creature. He acts like a cat yet has 27 lives. I'm so glad the man is still around.

@fransholmberg7934

But this was before he was 73.

@reekwind1294

What do age got to do with if you are punk or not?

@tumm1779

I think you meant punk rocking

@andreee3982

I've been looking for this song for 13 years ... I finally found it. I am extremely happy because it influenced most of my life.13 years I hummed this song and by chance I found it ❤️

@tjmetalhead33

Well done. I've had those songs and videos in my life. So satisfying when you find them

@chadwik4000

Someone just covered it

@1791zak

I FIRST HEARD THIS SONG ON A CADILLAC COMMERCIAL.

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