Starlett Johansson
Teenagers Lyrics


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I know you're born in '84
Half Polish, half Danish
You started at eight on Broadway
You're a star

You don't believe in monogamy
I'm not jealous, Scarlett will you marry me
All you've got, you can like it
But what I am, you will love it

You whisper at horses' ears
I always find it exciting
I'm scared by spiders too
I never managed to blame you

I'll sell my mum to be lost with you
Lost in Tokyo or anywhere else
I wish I'd been invited
At your party in Disneyland

You don't believe in monogamy
I'm not jealous, Scarlett will you marry me
All you've got, you can like it
But what I am, you will love it

You don't believe in monogamy
I'm not jealous, Scarlett will you marry me
All you've got, you can like it
But what I am, you will love it

Oh when I noticed for Jared Leto
I felt sad for 30 seconds
Oh when I noticed for Josh Hartnett
I prayed for 40 nights

You don't believe in monogamy
I'm not jealous, Scarlett will you marry me
All you've got, you can like it
But what I am, you will love it

You don't believe in monogamy
I'm not jealous, Scarlett will you marry me




All you've got, you can like it
But what I am, you will love it

Overall Meaning

The song "Starlett Johansson" by Teenagers is a tribute to the actress Scarlett Johansson, who was born in 1984 and is of mixed Danish and Polish heritage. The opening lines of the song state this information, suggesting that the songwriter has done their research on the actress. The song goes on to express the writer's love and admiration for Johansson, even proposing marriage. The lyrics mention her lack of belief in monogamy, which the writer claims not to be jealous of – indicating that they are perhaps more interested in being with her in any capacity rather than a conventional, romantic relationship.


The lyrics also mention Johansson's affinity for animals, particularly horses, which the writer finds exciting. It is revealed that the writer is afraid of spiders but cannot bring themselves to blame Johansson for this phobia. The song expresses a desire to travel and be "lost" with Johansson in Tokyo or elsewhere, and laments not being invited to her party in Disneyland.


Overall, "Starlett Johansson" is a playful and somewhat tongue-in-cheek tribute to an iconic actress, with the writer expressing a combination of admiration, desire, and humor towards their subject.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're born in '84
I am aware you were born in 1984


Half Polish, half Danish
Your ethnic background consists of Polish and Danish ancestry


You started at eight on Broadway
You began performing on Broadway at the age of eight


You're a star
You have gained prominence and are widely recognized in the entertainment industry


You don't believe in monogamy
You do not adhere to the practice of being in a committed relationship with only one partner at a time


I'm not jealous, Scarlett will you marry me
I am not envious of others' attention towards you and I am expressing a desire to marry you


All you've got, you can like it
You have various assets and qualities that you possess, that people may or may not like


But what I am, you will love it
My unique traits and characteristics are something that you will appreciate and cherish


You whisper at horses' ears
You make soft and quiet sounds close to the ears of a horse, which I find exciting


I always find it exciting
I feel an exhilarating or stimulating sensation when observing you whisper to horses


I'm scared by spiders too
I also experience fear towards spiders


I never managed to blame you
I cannot attribute my fear of spiders to you or your actions


I'll sell my mum to be lost with you
I am willing to part with a very important family member, my mother, to spend time being lost with you in any location, including Tokyo


Lost in Tokyo or anywhere else
I am open and willing to lose my sense of direction in Tokyo or any other place with you


I wish I'd been invited
I regret not receiving an invitation to your party at Disneyland


At your party in Disneyland
A social gathering organized by you, at Disneyland theme park


Oh when I noticed for Jared Leto
When I became aware of you having feelings for Jared Leto


I felt sad for 30 seconds
I briefly experienced a feeling of sorrow, lasting 30 seconds or so


Oh when I noticed for Josh Hartnett
When I discovered your feelings for Josh Hartnett


I prayed for 40 nights
I engaged in a fervent, prolonged appeal or entreaty for a period of 40 nights




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I'm sad this band isn't active anymore, their sound is so catchy

Hello Kitty Official

I love this band. Even tho they’re not active anymore I’m grateful that I can still enjoy their music :) also if anyone has any recs for similar music pls lmk!

Maurice Koks J

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andola jackson

one of my favorite ironic songs of all time, and bands.

kicksexoutthevan

thank you teenagers your music always puts me in a good mood. from America with love

Thotism Speaks

Scarlett Johansson is timeless.

SimonSayzMusic

5 years gone by and still diggin this. - Im scared by spiders too (whats not to love?!)

Matthew Stevens

i bet scarlett got chills down her spine when she saw this

Gabo Zuniga

2017 and still good!!

TakeApart

This song makes me LOL so much. I love it!

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