1. A punk band from Calgary, AB and surrounding areas:
http://wearenottherunaways.bandcamp.com
http://effusionrecords.tumblr.com
2. British Downtempo Hip-Hop producers A.J. Kwame and Joe 2 Grand. Formerly known as RPM under which name they released singles on Mo Wax. In 1995 they changed their name to the Runaways (also known as Runaways UK) and were signed to Ultimate Dilemma in the UK and Three Sixty Records in the US. They recorded their debut album Classic Tales which was released in 1997. This was followed by a second album entitled Progress released in 2000 and featured a Hip-Hop aesthetic in the form of collaborations with various MC's.
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School Days
Runaways Lyrics
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Hated homework, was a sweet heart breaker
But now I have my dream
I'm so rowdy for eighteen
Never read a single book
Hated homework and the dirty looks
But now I live my life
School days, school days
I'm older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I'm starting to slip, I'm losin' my mind
Used to be the wild one
Hated class only lived for fun
I'm mean and got my schemes
At the crazy age of eighteen
Never made the honor roll
Hated rules what I was told
Now I am almost free
It's a dangerous scene when you're eighteen, oh yeah
School days, school days
I'm older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I'm starting to slip, I'm losin' my mind
School days, school days
I'm older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I'm starting to slip, I'm losin' my mind
School days, school days
I'm older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I'm starting to slip, I'm losin' my mind
School days, school days
I'm older now and what
will I find about my school day
The Runaways' "School Days" captures the spirit of teenage rebellion and recklessness. The song opens with the singer looking back at her teenage years, when she was a troublemaker in school. She talks about how she used to hate homework and how she was a heartbreaker. However, she now sees herself as a dreamer who has seen a lot of life at the age of eighteen.
The chorus has the singer reflecting on her school days and wondering what she will find about them now that she is older. She admits that she is starting to slip and is losing her mind, which suggests that her rebellious spirit is still alive and well. The second verse has her reflecting that she used to be the wild one who hated class and only lived for fun. She admits to being mean and having schemes at eighteen, which suggests a desire for adventure and excitement.
Overall, "School Days" is an anthem for teenage rebellion and a celebration of the freedom that comes with being young. The song captures the spirit of youth and the desire to break free from the constraints of society and live life on your own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to be the trouble maker
I used to cause a lot of problems when I was younger
Hated homework, was a sweet heart breaker
I didn't like doing schoolwork and enjoyed breaking people's hearts
But now I have my dream
But now I am living out my dream
I'm so rowdy for eighteen
I am excited and full of energy because I am eighteen years old
Never read a single book
I never read any books while in school
Hated homework and the dirty looks
I didn't like doing schoolwork and received disapproving glances from others
But now I live my life
But now I am living life on my own terms
There's a lot I've seen at eighteen, oh yeah
I have experienced a lot of things at the age of eighteen
Used to be the wild one
I used to be very wild and reckless
Hated class only lived for fun
I didn't care about attending class and only wanted to have fun
I'm mean and got my schemes
I am now cunning and have plenty of schemes
At the crazy age of eighteen
I am at the wild and unpredictable age of eighteen
Never made the honor roll
I never achieved good enough grades to make the honor roll
Hated rules what I was told
I did not like following rules or doing what I was told
Now I am almost free
Now that I am almost finished with school, I feel like I am almost free
It's a dangerous scene when you're eighteen, oh yeah
This age can be dangerous and unpredictable
I'm starting to slip, I'm losin' my mind
I feel like I am starting to lose control and my sanity
I'm older now and what will I find about my
As I get older, I wonder what I will discover about my past experiences
School day, school days
Thinking back on my school days
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOAN JETT, KIM FOWLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Used to be the trouble maker
Hated home, I was a sweet heartbreaker
But now I have my dream
I’m so rowdy for eighteen
Never read a single book
Hated home and the dirty looks
But now I live my life
There’s a lot I’ve seen at eighteen
Oh, yeah~
School days, school days
I’m older now but what will I find ‘bout my
School days, school days
I’m starting to slip, I’m losing my mind
Used to be the wild one
Hated class, only live for fun
I mean, I’ve got my schemes
At the crazy age of eighteen
Never made the honor roll
Hated rules what I was told
Now that I am almost free
It’s a dangerous scene
When you’re eighteen
@petesolo70
Just seeing Joan Jett and Lita Ford together is awesome!
@luisenriquesuarezpalacios7857
That is a visual orgy, godammit!!
@sword-and-shield
Joan's vocals always had both shine and grit through the tune, and always attitude.
@catlady8324
This comment is as underrated as The Runaways themselves!
@rocco...
Her voice was pretentious. Like today's garbage!
@maureenmartini5094
That's why I love her!
@sword-and-shield
@@maureenmartini5094 I hear ya, I miss it so bad. All about smooth and shine these days. In this tune her vocals are almost dry, no fx, just a bit a verb in the PA It's why she learned early to work her voice for the fx
@ryandeanlindgren9054
Great Band
@johnearle1
I met Lita Ford once at a guitar workshop she was giving. Down to Earth, and just so classy.
@hozonkai9967
That's soo awesome! Love her!!