I'm Not A Juvenile Delinquent
Frankie Lymon/The Teenagers Lyrics
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No no no no no no no no
No no no no no no no no
No no no, I'm not a juvenile delinquent
Do the things that's right
And you'll do nothing wrong
Life will be so nice, you'll be in paradise
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
But listen boys and girls
You need not be blue
And life is what you make of it
It all depends on you
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
It's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad
Stay out of trouble, and you be glad
Take this tip from me, and you will see
How happy you will be
Oh oh, boys and girls, this is my story
And I add all of my glory
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
It's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad
Stay out of trouble, and you be glad
Take this tip from me, and you will see
How happy you will be
Oh oh, boys and girls, this is my story
And I add all of my glory
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
No no no, I'm not a juvenile
No no no, I'm not a juvenile
The lyrics to Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers' song "I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent" speak to the importance of making good choices in life. The song's chorus repeats the line "I'm not a juvenile delinquent" over and over, emphasizing the singer's desire to distance himself from a negative label. He encourages others to do the same by doing the right things and avoiding trouble. The lyrics emphasize personal responsibility as a key factor in determining one's quality of life, suggesting that individuals have the power to shape their own destinies.
The song's verses elaborate on this message by providing specific examples of good versus bad behavior. The singer acknowledges that it's easy to be good and hard to be bad, but insists that making positive choices will lead to a happier life. He speaks directly to the listener, whether they are boys or girls, offering his own experience as proof that good choices lead to success. The repetition of phrases like "life will be so nice" and "how happy you will be" reinforces the idea that personal responsibility leads to positive outcomes.
Overall, "I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent" is an anthem for personal responsibility and making good choices in life. Its lyrics offer hope and encouragement to listeners, urging them to take control of their lives and make positive decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a juvenile delinquent
I'm not a troublemaker or criminal just because I'm young
No no no no no no no no
I'm not even a little bit of a troublemaker
Do the things that's right
If you do what you're supposed to and be a good person
And you'll do nothing wrong
You won't get into trouble
Life will be so nice, you'll be in paradise
You'll be happy and fulfilled
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
I'm speaking from experience that being good pays off
But listen boys and girls
Hey everyone, pay attention
You need not be blue
You don't have to be sad or depressed
And life is what you make of it
You have control over how your life turns out
It all depends on you
Your choices matter
It's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad
Being a good person takes less effort than being a troublemaker
Stay out of trouble, and you be glad
Avoiding bad situations will make you happy
Take this tip from me, and you will see
Listen to my advice and you'll understand
How happy you will be
You will feel joyful
Oh oh, boys and girls, this is my story
Everyone, I'm telling you my personal experience
And I add all of my glory
And I'm telling you while feeling proud of myself
No no no, I'm not a juvenile
Just in case you forgot, I'm not a troublemaker
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@edwincardenas6131
Im still here frankie 2024 and not forgottten 😢😢😢 so much talent you had RIP ❤❤❤
@TyeArtisik
❤
@DishiontheRoll
It’s crazy that I’m now a huge fan ending 2023 going into 2024… they’re amazing.. Frankie Lymon is amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@AvonnaVentura
Same here ♥️
@atheenatotana2192
Beautiful Voice he was talented.
@seancoleman4305
💯 outstanding talent 💚 compared 2 days shit
@murray5620
I'm more impressed with the hand gestures
@tonyhoodlass1846
Ylour Spot On Atheena
@ttrung0101
Of course.