Cherry Bomb
Ash Lyrics


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Teenage queen a sweet gamine
Immortal youth a libertine
Is she real or just a dream
My hearts beats fast like benzedrine

Every time that she walks by
Sends shivers down my spine
Makes me want to die

She is out their own her own
Perfect in her chromosomes
She walks by I need to know
Her blood red lips as soft as snow

Every time that she walks by
Sends shivers down my spine
Makes me want to die

Oh yeah, she's a cherry bomb
She's a bullet in my head
Pull the trigger and I'm dead
Uh uh uh oh, oh yeah

When she walks across the floor
Electric shocks and my heart is raw
Is she real or just a dream
My hearts beats fast like benzedrine

Every time that she walks by
Sends shivers down my spine
Makes me want to die

Oh yeah, she's a cherry bomb
She's a bullet in my head
Pull the trigger and I'm dead
Uh uh uh oh, oh yeah

She's a cherry bomb
She's a bullet in my head
Pull the trigger and I'm dead
She's a cherry bomb
Dream about her in my bed
Pull the trigger and I'm dead
Uh uh uh oh, oh yeah




Uh uh uh oh, oh yeah
Uh uh uh oh, oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Cherry Bomb" by Ash is a poetic portrayal of a teenage crush. The first few lines of the song introduce the object of the singer's affection as a "teenage queen," who possesses immortal youth and an unbridled sense of freedom, represented by the word libertine. However, the singer is unsure if this person actually exists or if they are merely a figment of his imagination. The singer's heart beats fast like benzadrine, a stimulant often prescribed for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which serves as a metaphor for the surge of energy and excitement he feels in the presence of his crush.


As the song progresses, the singer describes the physical effects of being near his crush. Her mere presence sends shivers down his spine and makes him feel as though he might die from the intensity of his emotions. This feeling is likened to being shot by a bullet, with his crush being the "cherry bomb" that causes the explosion. The final verse of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer dreams of being with his crush in his bed, but he knows that he can never truly have her. Pulling the trigger in this case is a symbolic act that represents the inevitability of disappointment and unrequited love.


Overall, "Cherry Bomb" is an anthem of unrequited love that captures the tumultuous emotions of a teenage crush. It is a powerful reminder that even though love can be exhilarating, it can also be painful and ultimately unfulfilling – a lesson that many of us have learned the hard way.


Line by Line Meaning

Teenage queen a sweet gamine
Referring to a girl who is young, beautiful, and innocent


Immortal youth a libertine
Refers to a girl who is young and free, living her life to the fullest


Is she real or just a dream
Unsure if the girl is real or just a fantasy in the singer's mind


My hearts beats fast like benzedrine
The singer's heart races when he sees the girl, similar to the effects of a stimulant drug called benzedrine


Every time that she walks by
The singer is entranced by the girl every time he sees her


Sends shivers down my spine
The girl's presence causes the singer to feel nervous


Makes me want to die
The singer is overwhelmed by his feelings for the girl


She is out their own her own
The girl is independent and doesn't need anyone else


Perfect in her chromosomes
The girl is biologically perfect, possibly implying superior genetics


Her blood red lips as soft as snow
The girl has striking, dark red lips that are soft to the touch


Oh yeah, she's a cherry bomb
The girl is a source of explosive energy and excitement for the singer


She's a bullet in my head
The girl is a powerful force that the singer can't resist


Pull the trigger and I'm dead
The singer is helpless to the girl's allure and is consumed by his feelings


When she walks across the floor
The girl's movements are captivating to the singer


Electric shocks and my heart is raw
The singer's heart is pounding so hard it feels like electric shocks


She's a cherry bomb
The girl is a symbol of intense passion and energy


Dream about her in my bed
The singer fantasizes about being with the girl intimately




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TIM WHEELER

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Comments from YouTube:

Saudea

This whole album is so underrated more people should know it

Pat Preacher

Their best one, for me by far

Mjoezic

Love it!

Donald Hughes

Brilliant track

Ak Safuan Pg Othman

Power padu giler

oxdudepoege

no way, that there is only one other comment except for mine. great song. #throwback THX for the upload

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