Teenage Crime
Swedish house mafia/Adrian Lux Lyrics
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We don't waste no precious time
All my friends in the loop
Making up for teenage crime (-ime [x?])[4x]
We don't sleep when the sun goes down
We don't waste no precious time
All my friends in the loop
Don't go away [6x]
The lyrics of "Teenage Crime" by Swedish House Mafia and Adrian Lux explore themes of youth, rebellion, and the fleeting nature of adolescence. The song begins with a declaration that its subjects refuse to waste any time, even when the sun goes down and normal people are sleeping. Instead, they are fully immersed in their own world, with all their friends in on the action. The lyrics suggest that these young people are possibly engaging in risky or rebellious behavior, as they make up for what is referred to as "teenage crime."
The phrase "teenage crime" is repeated throughout the song, and its meaning is left open to interpretation. It could refer to something as simple as staying up late and being a bit reckless, or it could suggest more serious behavior that could have negative consequences. What is clear is that the subjects of the song are aware of their own mortality and the fact that this time in their lives is fleeting. They don't want to waste it, even if that means they might be making mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't sleep when the sun goes down
We are night owls and prefer to stay awake even after dark.
We don't waste no precious time
We use every valuable moment effectively and don't spend it carelessly.
All my friends in the loop
All my friends are aware of what's going on and stay in the know about things.
Making up for teenage crime (-ime [x?])[4x]
We are compensating for our young and reckless behavior from our teenage years by living life to the fullest now.
Making up for teenage (-age [x3])
We are making up for misbehaving during our adolescence and making up for lost time.
Don't go away [6x]
Stay with me and enjoy the moment we are in right now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adrian Hynne, ROGER HYNNE, LINNEA MARTINSSON
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