Teenage Daughter
D.I.D. Lyrics


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Uh, uh, uh
She's a China doll with a teenage daughter
I've seen it all before, but I never thought of warn you
when we're struggling to think straight
There's another change in us
And we both knew this time

Tell me old foe, you remember where we started?
All caught up in love shaking hands and fickle hearted
And I remember you were puffy eyed in the morning
Save yourself for another guy

Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
I get used to it

She's a China doll with a teenage daughter
I've seen it all before but I thought you knew better
And she'll never look the same way
There's another change in her
And we both knew this time

Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
I get used to it

Oooohh, oooohh
Oooohh, oooohh

Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
I get used to it Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
I get used to it

Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh
Aaaaaaahhhh




Ooooohhh
Wooooaahhhhhhhoohhohh

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of D.I.D.'s song "Teenage Daughter" introduce listeners to a character who is both fragile yet complex: a China doll with a teenage daughter. The lyrics hint at the struggles that come with growing up and aging, as well as the complexity of relationships that evolve over time. The singer has seen people like this character before, but never considered warning them about what's to come.


As the song progresses, the lyrics address a past love interest, whom the singer refers to as an "old foe." The two characters were once enamored with each other but have since grown apart. The singer reminisces on the early days of their relationship when they were "all caught up in love shaking hands and fickle hearted." However, now their love affair has faded and the singer warns the old flame to "Save yourself for another guy."


The chorus of the song features an ethereal "Aaaaaaahhhh" as the singer reflects on the changes that come with aging and the passage of time. He acknowledges that things will continue to change and evolve, but he will "get used to it." Overall, the lyrics of "Teenage Daughter" are a poignant reflection on growing old and the complexity of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a China doll with a teenage daughter
She is fragile like a china doll and has a daughter who is a teenager


I've seen it all before, but I never thought of warn you
I have experienced this situation before, but I never advised you about it


when we're struggling to think straight
When our minds are clouded with confusion and uncertainty


There's another change in us
Our behavior and emotions have undergone another transformation


And we both knew this time
Both of us were aware of this change


Tell me old foe, you remember where we started?
Enemy of the past, do you recall where we began?


All caught up in love shaking hands and fickle hearted
We were in love, but it was an unsteady and unstable feeling


And I remember you were puffy eyed in the morning
I recall you had swollen eyes in the morning


Save yourself for another guy
Choose someone else to give your love to


I get used to it
I become accustomed to the situation and accept it


And she'll never look the same way
She will never appear as she did before


There's another change in her
Her behavior and emotions have undergone another transformation


And we both knew this time
Both of us were aware of this change




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Zazuban

Still listening in 2020; still one of my favorite bands of all time.

Ant Sus

The girl is an artist and she either is so devoted to her art that she got a job at a golf course to get supplies for her sculptures, or she was inspired to make the sculpture by her work. I think it's a brilliant look into artists and their art, which doesn't always make sense to everyone.

fei

Still gives me the feels. Wish it were on streaming sites

Destiny Marie

Same

Paul

it's on Spotify now, wub wub

Liam O'Donovan

I accidentally clicked the pause button instead of the like button. I don't know whether I was more terrified that the beautiful music had stopped or that this marvellous band had to wait a few extra seconds for another (albeit not enough) deserved like.

Mandy Buehler

Haha

Sarah

I use blast this and cry to it in the shower when I was depressed 15years old in highschool. Listening now gives me a nostalgic feeling. Everything is so different but this reminds how I got to a better place.

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I’ve been listening for this song for 5 years and it never gets old 😭

Ally Peek

I remember when I first discovered Dog Is Dead through this video 3 years ago, when it only had about 200,000 view. D.I.D. has changed my life. I really hope they come to America soon!

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