Teenage Cool Kids were an Indie rock/Punk Rock band from Denton, Texas. Read Full Bio ↴Teenage Cool Kids were an Indie rock/Punk Rock band from Denton, Texas.

The band started in summer 2006 by Andrew Savage, later joined by Daniel Zeigler whom Savage met while attending the University of North Texas in Denton. The bands earlier material, from the self-released demo and "Remember Me as a Silhouette" 7", was lo-fi, poppy and often compared to early '90s indie rock. The band's first full length was Queer Salutations, released in 2007. Shortly after the release of Queer Salutations the band embarked on its first tour. The band is decidedly DIY, keeping all recording, songwriting, booking and visual art within the band. Teenage Cool Kids spent much of 2008 touring the United States and recording their next album. In 2009 the band was issued a cease and desist by Chicago hip-hop duo The Cool Kids over alleged trade mark infringement. The dispute ended with a settlement initiated by the Cool Kids. The dispute delayed the band's second LP release by several months, but in June 2009 Foreign Lands was released by Protagonist Music.

Albums:
Queer Salutations (2007, Protagonist)
Foreign Lands (2009, Protagonist)
Denton After Sunset (2011, Dull Tools)

Singles:
Remember Me As a Silhoutte (2007, C&C Music Factory)
Speaking in Tongues b/w Crucial Talk (2009, Copper Lung)
Poison Sermons (2009, Leroy St. Records)

Band members:
Andrew Savage (Fergus & Geronimo, Parquet Courts)
Bradley Kerl
Chris Pickering
Daniel Zeigler (Wiccans)

Awkward Type Of Girl
Teenage Cool Kids Lyrics

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You've got a boyfriend, but that don't matter. It wont keep him from what he's after. He wants to make you his new obsession before you graduate from post college depression. You pride yourself as an awkward type of girl, but you're a self hating socialite, admit it. You wear a badge of the hardships you've endured. And you don't let your company forget it. Put on a record, he doesn't get it. "I'm not a fan of shallow indie," he admitted. You're not offended when he confesses that he laughs inside at all your vintage dresses. Convince yourself your not part of his deceit. He knows he's only a novelty distraction. A slain regret and a promise to repeat, but will you even get the satisfaction?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Teenage Cool Kids' song Awkward Type of Girl describe a young woman who has a boyfriend but is being pursued by another man who wants to make her his new obsession. The singer is not offended when the man admits that he is not a fan of shallow indie music, which is apparently her preferred genre. The song points out that the singer is a self-proclaimed awkward type of girl but is really a self-hating socialite who wears her hardships as a badge of honor and doesn't let her company forget it.

The lyrics of this song suggest that the singer is struggling with her identity and her relationships with men. She is torn between her current boyfriend and the man who is pursuing her. The song hints that the singer is ultimately looking for satisfaction in her romantic relationships but may not find it if she continues to be distracted by novelties like this new man. It is possible that the singer is struggling with her sense of self-worth and purpose after graduating from college, which is why she is experiencing post-college depression.

Line by Line Meaning

You've got a boyfriend, but that don't matter.
Having a boyfriend doesn't stop him from pursuing you.

It wont keep him from what he's after.
He still wants to make you his new obsession.

He wants to make you his new obsession before you graduate from post college depression.
He wants to take advantage of your vulnerable state before you recover from post-college depression.

You pride yourself as an awkward type of girl, but you're a self hating socialite, admit it.
You may see yourself as awkward, but deep down you hate yourself for being part of the social scene.

You wear a badge of the hardships you've endured.
You flaunt the struggles you've faced in life as a symbol of strength.

And you don't let your company forget it.
You make sure everyone knows about your struggles and experiences.

Put on a record, he doesn't get it.
He doesn't understand your music taste.

"I'm not a fan of shallow indie," he admitted.
He doesn't like the same type of music as you.

You're not offended when he confesses that he laughs inside at all your vintage dresses.
You're not upset when he admits to finding your fashion choices amusing.

Convince yourself your not part of his deceit.
You try to convince yourself that you're not being deceived by him.

He knows he's only a novelty distraction.
He is aware that he's just a temporary and unique distraction for you.

A slain regret and a promise to repeat, but will you even get the satisfaction?
You might experience regret and repeat the same mistakes, but will you ever find satisfaction?

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