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)

Crowd Aggravation
Teenage Cool Kids Lyrics

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I'll admit I'm ill prepared for what I was later told was done in fun. Lucky I made it. I was by myself. I gave you a rain check, I promised not to tell.

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from Teenage Cool Kids' song "Crowd Aggravation," the singer describes a situation where they were ill-prepared for something that was done in fun, and they were lucky to come out unscathed. The singer was alone and gave someone a rain check, promising not to tell. These lyrics seem to hint at some sort of harmful or potentially dangerous situation, but the singer downplays it with the phrase "done in fun." It's unclear what exactly happened, but the singer is relieved to have escaped unharmed.

The lyrics capture a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty – the singer was unprepared and caught off guard. This can be a relatable feeling, especially for teenagers who may be navigating unfamiliar social situations. The mention of giving a rain check implies that the singer may have been invited to something that they turned down, possibly because they didn't feel confident or comfortable going. The promise not to tell suggests that the singer may have witnessed something that they don't want to get involved in or reveal.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll admit I'm ill prepared for what I was later told was done in fun.
I confess that I was not ready for the situation that I later learned was considered humorous.

Lucky I made it. I was by myself.
Fortunately, I managed to survive the encounter as I was alone.

I gave you a rain check, I promised not to tell.
I declined your invitation for a future event and agreed to keep the matter confidential.

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