A multi-instrumentalist and producer, Geiger’s sheer breadth of musicality imprints a bold stamp in the lexicon of American pop with her sophomore album, The Last Fears available on iTunes everywhere now. The self-produced album establishes the re-emergence of Geiger as a singer/songwriter at the forefront of the independent American music landscape, blending traditional pop structure with accents of electronica and ballads tinged with sounds as close to home as mandolins and steel guitars.
Geiger is a versatile songwriter/producer and is a featured artist on Tiesto's forthcoming album Clublife 3 Stockholm with the single "Love and Run".
Thinking Underage
Teddy Geiger Lyrics
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Lets see what happens later on
I'm 16 the world just opened wide
I've got a pocket full of change
I'm tired of thinking underage
Just cut this string and let me fly
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Forgive me mom and dad
If the music makes you sad
Nothing can prepare us for the day
That little boys grow old
And don't do as they're told
But I will find my way
I'm just tired of thinking underage,
Tired of thinking underage,
I'm not thinking underage anymore
I'm first in line at the DMV
I'll sweet talk you, just give me the keys
I don't have a curfew in my mind
Little Katie and me like the Rolling Stones
She keeps me still by letting go
It's not like were running out of time
Cause you will find, yeah you will find
[Chorus]
Just like gravity, the ups and downs
Will always be OK with me
I am over all that underage can be so
[Chorus]
(Forgive me mom and dad)
I'm not thinking underage anymore [Repeat: x2]
(If the music makes you sad)
I'm not on that page anymore, no
I'm not thinking underage anymore [Repeat: x2]
The lyrics to Teddy Geiger's song "Thinking Underage" are about a teenager who is eager to break free from the restrictions of youth and all that comes with it. The first verse shows an optimistic outlook on life, stating that it's too soon to say it's over and that there's more to come. The singer is ready to explore the world and has a pocket full of change to do so. This sense of freedom is juxtaposed with the feeling of frustration with "thinking underage" and the longing to cut the strings and fly. The chorus is a plea for forgiveness and understanding from the singer's parents, who may be saddened by their child's newfound independence. Despite this, there is a determination to find their own way and stop "thinking underage".
The second verse shows the singer's desire to establish themselves as an adult, like being first in line at the DMV and sweet-talking to get the keys. The mentioned friend, Little Katie, keeps them still by letting go, signaling the desire for freedom rather than restraint. They feel that there's no time to waste because they have to live their life the way they want to. The bridge highlights that the ups and downs of life are okay with them, and that they don't feel the need to conform to the constraints of being underage anymore. The repetition of “I’m not thinking underage anymore,” cementing the singer's newfound outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
So soon to say it's over
It's too early to declare defeat or failure
Lets see what happens later on
Let's wait and observe how things unfold in the future
I'm 16 the world just opened wide
Being young and full of life, the future seems limitless
I've got a pocket full of change
Having money available to spend or invest to achieve goals
I'm tired of thinking underage
Sick of being treated as a child or not taken seriously due to young age
Just cut this string and let me fly
Set me free and let me explore the world and my potential
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Bidding farewell to the past and moving forward
Forgive me mom and dad
Admitting fault or shortcomings to parents
If the music makes you sad
Pleading with parents to understand and accept their child's choices
Nothing can prepare us for the day
Unpredictable and unexpected events occur in life
That little boys grow old
Children will eventually mature and become adults
And don't do as they're told
Rebelling against authority or expectations placed on them
But I will find my way
Confident in one's own ability to navigate and succeed in life
I'm just tired of thinking underage,
Weary of being considered too young to accomplish or experience certain things
Tired of thinking underage,
Fed up with being labeled as a child who cannot make informed decisions
I'm not thinking underage anymore
Maturing and leaving behind restrictions of youth
I'm first in line at the DMV
Eager to obtain a driver's license and gain independence
I'll sweet talk you, just give me the keys
Using charming or convincing language to persuade someone to grant permission or access
I don't have a curfew in my mind
Not limited or bound by rules or restrictions in personal thoughts or goals
Little Katie and me like the Rolling Stones
Having a close friend or partner who shares similar interests and passions
She keeps me still by letting go
Allowing room for individual growth and exploration while still being supportive and present
It's not like were running out of time
Not feeling rushed or pressured to achieve goals or make decisions
Cause you will find, yeah you will find
Believing in oneself and the journey towards success and happiness
Just like gravity, the ups and downs
Acknowledging that life has its highs and lows, but accepting and adapting to them
Will always be OK with me
Having a positive outlook and resilience towards challenges and obstacles
I am over all that underage can be so
Moving forward and leaving behind the limitations and restrictions of youth
I'm not on that page anymore, no
Having a new mindset and taking control of one's own life
I'm not thinking underage anymore
Embracing adulthood and the freedom and opportunities it brings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TEDDY GEIGER, BILLY MANN, CHRIS ROJAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nadia Ong
i watched The Rocker bcos of emma...then i discover teddy's amazing talents and the unfortunate story (columbia record thingy)...i strongly regards teddy as one in a billion and the most humble artist ever known
Deepa Patel
i love this song but it's cut off at the end
Spirit Yang
This is beautiful....i know who he's tlkin bout....suckers..
Vanessa Fiestas