Teen Dream
Shaun Cassidy Lyrics


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Fresh out of school
Bright and bred
We were born into the heart of a golden age.
We had nothing to lose, nothing at all
We had only to live and we gave it all.

Caught in a hurricane that was yet to be seen
Baby, caught in a teen dream, teen dream, oooo, oh yeah!
Teen Dream, teen Dream, oooo, oooo

Too young to know too young to care
We were riding a dream that we loved to share.
So we gave it our hearts, and mind and soul
On a generation younger than rock-n-roll

Caught in a hurricane that was yet to be seen




Baby, caught in a teen dream, teen dream, oooo, oh yeah!
Teen dream, teen dream, oooo, oooo

Overall Meaning

The song "Teen Dream" by Shaun Cassidy is a nostalgic ode to teenage bliss and the unfettered nature of youth. The opening stanza paints a picture of a generation that is bright and hopeful, born into a world of possibility and buoyed by the excitement of the era. The singer laments that they had nothing to lose, as they threw themselves into the joys of teenagehood, living and loving with abandon. The reference to a "golden age" suggests an era of prosperity and optimism, a time when anything seemed possible.


The song's chorus is catchy and upbeat, with the repeated refrain of "Teen Dream" underscoring the theme of youthful exuberance. The singer reflects on their carefree existence, admitting that they were too young to know or care about much beyond the present moment. They rode the wave of their teenage dream, giving themselves fully to the experience, and embracing a spirit of shared enthusiasm.


The third stanza again references the storm of life, which the teenagers find themselves caught up in, perhaps unaware of the turbulence they will face as time goes on. Nonetheless, they continue to pursue their collective "Teen Dream" with tenacity, united by the shared experience of a generation that embodies a time of freedom and unconstrained possibility.


Line by Line Meaning

Fresh out of school
Just having graduated, we were ready for our next adventure


Bright and bred
We were full of energy, eager to experience everything life had to offer


We were born into the heart of a golden age.
We were lucky enough to come of age during a time of prosperity and cultural growth


We had nothing to lose, nothing at all
We didn't have any responsibilities or worries, so we took risks without fear


We had only to live and we gave it all.
We were determined to make the most of life and live it to the fullest


Caught in a hurricane that was yet to be seen
We were swept up in a powerful force that we didn't fully understand or anticipate


Baby, caught in a teen dream, teen dream, oooo, oh yeah!
We were naive and idealistic, pursuing our own vision of a perfect life


Teen Dream, teen Dream, oooo, oooo
Our dreams and aspirations were grand and idealistic


Too young to know too young to care
We were too inexperienced and naive to fully understand the consequences of our actions


We were riding a dream that we loved to share.
We were united in our pursuit of a better life, and shared our hopes and dreams


So we gave it our hearts, and mind and soul
We put all of our passion and energy into pursuing our dreams


On a generation younger than rock-n-roll
We were part of a new and exciting generation that was breaking free from tradition and forging our own path




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAUN CASSIDY

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