Cherry Bomb
Dakota Fanning Lyrics


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Can't stay at home, can't stay at school
Old folks say, ?Ya poor little fool?
Down the street, I'm the girl next door
I'm the fox you've been waitin' for

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch-ch-cherry bomb
Hello world, I'm your wild girl
Ch-ch-cherry bomb

Stone age love and strange sounds too
Come on, baby, let me get into you
Bad nights causin' teenage blues
Get down now 'cause you got nothin' to lose

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch-ch-cherry bomb
Hello world, I'm your wild girl
Ch-ch-cherry bomb

Hey, street boy, what's your style?
Your dead end dreams don't make you smile
I'll give ya somethin' to live for
Have ya, grab ya 'til your sore

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch-ch-cherry bomb
Hello world, I'm your wild girl
Ch-ch-cherry bomb

Cherry bomb, cherry bomb




Cherry bomb, cherry bomb
Cherry bomb, cherry bomb

Overall Meaning

The song "Cherry Bomb" by Dakota Fanning is an energetic and rebellious anthem of teenage angst and rebellion. The lyrics describe a young girl who is frustrated with her mundane life and desires to break free from the expectations of her parents and society. She is not content to stay at home or school and wants to experience the freedom and excitement that the world has to offer. The older generation views her as a "poor little fool," but she sees herself as the "fox you've been waiting for."


The chorus of the song is a defiant proclamation of her wildness and unpredictability. She introduces herself as the "ch-ch-cherry bomb" and declares that she is a "wild girl" that the world cannot tame. She sings about the primal and primitive aspects of love and desire, suggesting that she is not afraid to explore her sexuality and that it is something to be celebrated. She challenges the status quo and dares others to embrace their individuality and live life on their own terms.


Overall, the song "Cherry Bomb" is a powerful and inspirational anthem for young people who are struggling to find their place in the world. It encourages them to be bold, brave, and unapologetic in their pursuit of happiness and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't stay at home, can't stay at school
I cannot stay at home or at school because I am full of energy and need to go out and explore.


Old folks say, 'Ya poor little fool'
The elders think I am foolish for being so restless.


Down the street, I'm the girl next door
I am a familiar face in the neighborhood and people know me well.


I'm the fox you've been waitin' for
I am the attractive girl you have been waiting to meet.


Hello Daddy, hello Mom I'm your ch-ch-cherry bomb
I want to greet my parents and introduce myself as their energetic and lively daughter.


Hello world, I'm your wild girl Ch-ch-cherry bomb
I want to announce myself to the whole world as a lively and vivacious girl.


Stone age love and strange sounds too
My love may seem primitive and unusual, but it is pure and true.


Come on, baby, let me get into you
I want to become intimate with you and be a part of your life.


Bad nights causin' teenage blues
I have had some tough and troubling nights which are typical of a teenager's emotional rollercoaster.


Get down now 'cause you got nothin' to lose
It is time to take action because there is nothing to lose.


Hey, street boy, what's your style?
I want to know about your unique style and way of living as a street boy.


Your dead end dreams don't make you smile
Your hopeless dreams and prospects do not bring any joy to your life.


I'll give ya somethin' to live for Have ya, grab ya 'til your sore
I want to give you something to live for and hold onto you until you feel fulfilled and rejuvenated.


Cherry bomb, cherry bomb Cherry bomb, cherry bomb Cherry bomb, cherry bomb
I am a cherry bomb, an explosive force of energy and liveliness.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joan Jett, Kim Fowley

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"Cherry Bomb"

Can't stay at home, can't stay at school
Old folks say, ya poor little fool
Down the street I'm the girl next door
I'm the fox you've been waiting for 

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb
Hello world I'm your wild girl
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb

Stone age love and strange sounds too
Come on baby let me get to you
Bad nights cause'n teenage blues
Get down ladies you've got nothing to lose 

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb
Hello world I'm your wild girl
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb
Hello world I'm your wild girl
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb

Hey street boy, what's your style
Your dead end dreams don't make you smile
I'll give ya something to live for
Have ya, grab ya til you're sore 

Hello Daddy, hello Mom
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb
Hello world, I'm your wild girl
I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb

Cherry bomb
Cherry bomb
Cherry bomb
Cherry bomb
Cherry bomb



All comments from YouTube:

@atlasking6110

Fanning and Stewart both knocked it out of the park in this movie. They nailed Cherie and Joan Jett.

@andrewisotope8146

I cannot believe this is the same little girl who starred alongside Tom Cruise in War of the World's! She's blossomed!! Lol

@aliciagallagher5043

Kristen Stewart is actually a really good actress. People get confused with Twilight but that’s just how the character is, awkward. She killed this role.

@husher5142

snow white was awful, but she has her moments

@trainchugger53

No matter what Twilight says, I know Kristen Stewart can still act thanks to this

@AgnibhaBasumallick

Truer words have never been spoken.

@fortminor85

Joan Jett herself gave Kristen her seal of approval of playing her.

@johnnunyabizzness6452

Josh Lopez that is true, shes listed as a producer

@koccinellablu18

k-stew in the twilight saga has done a good job. it seems like she didn't only because bella and the saga in generally was written in that awful way

@AIIA94

Even before Twilight, her acting in Speak and Panic Room were pretty good even for her in a very young age

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