One Of The Boys
Rose Tattoo Lyrics

They were so damn glad when I left school
The singer's unconventional behavior was so disliked in school that the authorities were glad when they finally graduated.

Said I was crazy 'cause I broke the rules
The singer was considered crazy because they did not follow established rules in school.

Time to start livin' my teenage dream
The singer is now free from the constraints of school and can begin living their dream of being a rebellious teenager.

Out on the streets it was rough and mean
Living life as a rebellious teenager on the streets was hard and violent.

That's why, they call me one of the boys
Because the artist has embraced the rough and tough lifestyle of rebellious teenage boys, they are now considered one of them.

Got tattooed arms and rings in my ears
The singer has visible markers of their rebellious nature, such as tattoos and piercings.

Never gonna suffer a straight man's fears
The singer is not afraid of what straight, conformist men are afraid of, indicating their resistance to society's expectations.

Better have a drink, crankin' with the mates
Drinking and partying with other rebellious teenagers is an important part of the artist's lifestyle.

Movin' fast I'm gonna make the grade
The artist is determined to succeed in their rebellious lifestyle and move up in their social group.

I'm pushin' it hard, I'm pushin' it fast
The artist is determined to live life to the fullest and push boundaries.

Gotta work it over, I gotta make it last
The singer knows they must put effort into their lifestyle to maintain it for the long term.

What you need is mates, staunch and true
The artist values having loyal friends who are also rebellious teenagers.

Hold out your back they're gonna see you through
If the singer needs help or protection, their friends will be there to support them.

I don't look for trouble but I won't hide
The singer is not looking for trouble, but they are not afraid to stand up for themselves and their beliefs.

I'll jump on you if you don't step aside
If someone challenges the singer or their friends, they will not hesitate to fight back.

There's one thing I've learned
The artist has gained an important insight through their rebellious lifestyle.

And I know it's so true
The artist is certain of the validity of their insight.

Bad girls love bad boys but
The singer has observed a pattern in romantic relationships between rebellious boys and girls.

Good girls love 'em too
The singer suggests that even girls who are not necessarily rebellious are still attracted to boys who are.

I was young and wild, so much to learn
The artist recognizes that they were once inexperienced and had much to learn when they first started their rebellious lifestyle.

A fierce bright flame and hot to burn
The artist's energy and passion were intense when they were younger.

Can't turn back 'cause the die is cast
The artist has committed to their rebellious lifestyle and cannot go back to their old life.

I die young, from livin' fast
The singer knows that their lifestyle could lead to an early death, but they are willing to take that risk.

Ah yeah I'm just one of, I'm just one of
The artist is proud to be part of the rebellious social group.

I'm just one of the boys
By embracing the lifestyle and attitude of rebellious teenage boys, the singer is now considered one of them.

I'm just one of, I'm just one of
The singer emphasizes that they are part of a group and not alone in their lifestyle.

I'm just one of just one of the boys
The singer is emphasizing their belongingness to a specific social group of rebellious boys.

I'm just one of just one of the boys
The artist repeats this line to further emphasize their belongingness to the group.