Teenage Dirtbag
Girls Aloud Lyrics


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His name is Noel
I have a dream about him.
He rings my bell
I got gym class in half an hour.

oh how he rocks
In Keds and nike socks.
But he doesn't know who I am
And he doesn't give a damn about me.

Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Listen to Iron Maiden baby with me
Ooohoooooo

His girlfriend's a bitch
She has an attitude
And she'd simply kick
My ass if she knew the truth
She lives on my block
She drives while I rock
And she doesn't know who I am
And she doesn't give a damn about me...

cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Listen to iron maiden baby with me
Ooohoooooo

Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing yeah yeah

Man I feel like mould
It's prom night and I am lonely.
Low and behold
He's walking over to me.

This must be fake
My lip starts to shake.
How does he know who I am?
And why does he give a damn about me?

"I've got two tickets
To Iron Maiden baby
Come with me Friday-
Don't say maybe.
I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Like you . . . Ooohoo Hoo Hooooooo"

Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing.




Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Teenage Dirtbag" by Girls Aloud is a cover of the original song by American rock band Wheatus. The song is about a teenage girl who has a crush on a boy named Noel but feels ignored because of her social status. She feels like an outcast who doesn't fit in with the popular crowd and calls herself a "teenage dirtbag." In the first verse, the singer daydreams about Noel, and she's excited whenever he's around, but she knows that he doesn't know she exists.


The second verse reveals that Noel has a girlfriend who is mean and would beat the singer if she knew her true feelings. The girl describes feeling like an outsider, while Noel's girlfriend drives by while she's listening to her favorite band Iron Maiden. The chorus repeats the phrase "Teenage Dirtbag" and invites the listener to join in while listening to Iron Maiden with her. The singer feels worthless because of her unpopularity and lack of social status.


The last verse has the singer feeling hopeless on prom night, but Noel approaches her and miraculously knows who she is. He invites her to see Iron Maiden, and the singer is surprised that someone like him would pay attention to her. The song's message is one of anti-bullying and acceptance of people who may not fit in with the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

His name is Noel
The girl has a dream about a boy named Noel


He rings my bell
Noel is calling the girl's house


I got gym class in half an hour
The girl is busy and has an upcoming class soon


oh how he rocks
Noel has a great style and vibe


In Keds and nike socks.
Noel is fashionable, wearing cool shoes and socks.


But he doesn't know who I am
Noel is not aware of the girl's existence.


And he doesn't give a damn about me.
Noel does not care for the girl


Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl feels like an insignificant nobody


Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl thinks of herself as a lowly individual


Listen to Iron Maiden baby with me
The girl wants to share a memorable moment with Noel by enjoying music from their shared taste in Iron Maiden music.


Ooohoooooo
Exclamation of the girl's hopeful anticipation with Noel.


His girlfriend's a bitch
Noel has a mean girlfriend


She has an attitude
Noel's girlfriend is unpleasant to deal with


And she'd simply kick
The girlfriend is violent & confrontational


My ass if she knew the truth
The girlfriend would harm the girl if she knew the girl likes Noel


She lives on my block
The girlfriend lives near the girl


She drives while I rock
The girl is listening to music while the girlfriend drives.


And she doesn't know who I am
The girl is not known by Noel's girlfriend


And she doesn't give a damn about me...
Noel's girlfriend does not care for the girl either.


oh how he rocks
Noel still looks cool to the girl.


Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl continuously recognizes her low status


Yeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl emphasizes on how much of an outcast she is.


Listen to iron maiden baby with me
The girl still wishes to enjoy Iron Maiden music with Noel.


Ooohoooooo
The girl is still hopeful despite the odds being stacked against her.


Oh yeah dirtbag
The girl still thinks of Noel as a dirtbag


No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Noel is unaware that he could be missing out on a potential partner


Man I feel like mould
The girl feels terrible and unwanted on her prom night


It's prom night and I am lonely.
The girl is feeling unwanted while people are paired off for prom night


Low and behold
Surprisingly, Noel approaches the girl


He's walking over to me.
Noel is walking towards the girl's direction


This must be fake
The girl is doubting what's happening is true.


My lip starts to shake.
The girl's lip begins to tremble due to her saying little due to shock.


How does he know who I am?
The girl is surprised that Noel now recognizes her


And why does he give a damn about me?
The girl is wondering why Noel is interested in her now


"I've got two tickets
Noel offers two tickets to an Iron Maiden concert to the girl


To Iron Maiden baby
The tickets are for an Iron Maiden concert


Come with me Friday-
The concert is taking place on Friday.


Don't say maybe.
Noel insists that the girl doesn't refuse his offer


Like you . . . Ooohoo Hoo Hooooooo"
Noel reveals to the girl that he's not a dirtbag like she thought


Oh yeah dirtbag
The girl acknowledges that Noel is right beside her and not a dirtbag


No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Noel doesn't realize he could be with the girl


Oh yeah dirtbag
The girl is happy as she realizes she's not a dirtbag either


No, he doesn't know what he's missing yeah yeah
Noel is still unaware of what he could be missing out on.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Brown

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