Teenage Kicks
Public Menace Lyrics


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Are teenage dreams so hard to beat
Everytime she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good

I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
Invite her over cos I'm all alone
I need excitement and I need it bad
And it's the best I've ever had

I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night

Are teenage dreams so hard to beat
Everytime she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good

I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night

I'm gonna call her on the telephone
Invite her over cos I'm all alone
I need excitement and I need it bad
And it's the best I've ever had

I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
Alright

I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight




Get teenage kicks right through the night
Alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Teenage Kicks" by Public Menace is all about teenage infatuation and the desire for excitement. The lyrics describe the feelings of a young person who is enamored with a girl in his neighborhood. He sees her walking down the street and wishes she was his. He longs to hold her and to feel the thrill of young love. He wants to call her and invite her over because he is lonely and needs some excitement in his life. He wants to experience the rush of teenage passion and to feel alive.


The repetitive nature of the lyrics, with the same verse repeated twice, underscores the simplicity and urgency of the message. It is a song that captures the essence of teenage angst and desire in a way that is relatable to anyone who has ever been young and in love. The line "I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight" is repeated several times, emphasizing the physical attraction that the singer feels for the girl.


Overall, "Teenage Kicks" is a catchy and upbeat song that captures the excitement and longing of youth. It is a song that celebrates the joys and sorrows of teenage life and the intensity of young love.


Line by Line Meaning

Are teenage dreams so hard to beat
Teenage dreams are difficult to surpass in their appeal and allure


Everytime she walks down the street
Whenever she takes a stroll, people take notice and admire her looks


Another girl in the neighbourhood
There is another attractive girl living nearby who is also being admired


Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I wish I could have her all to myself because she is incredibly attractive


I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight
I desire physical intimacy and closeness with the person I am attracted to


Get teenage kicks right through the night
I want to experience the intense excitement and adrenaline of being a teenager all night long


I'm gonna call her on the telephone
I plan on contacting her via phone in order to hang out and spend time together


Invite her over cos I'm all alone
I need someone to spend time with because I am currently alone and want some company


I need excitement and I need it bad
I am yearning for adventure, thrills and excitement in my life


And it's the best I've ever had
This particular person I am attracted to is the most exciting and thrilling experience I have ever had in my life


Alright
An exclamation of enthusiasm, excitement and feeling of contentment and satisfaction




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