Teenage Rampage
The Sweet Lyrics
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They're out in the streets they turn on the heat
And soon they could be completely in command.
Imagine the sensation
Of teenage occupation
At thirteen they'll be learning
But there's something in the air
Of which we all will be aware.
But they don't care
No
No
No
No
So come join the revolution
Get yourself a constitution
Come join the revolution now
And recognize your age it's a teenage rampage
Turn another page on the teenage rampage now.
So recognize your age it's a teenage rampage
Turn another page on the teenage rampage
Now now now now now now now now . . .
They're getting it on ain't doing it wrong and they're gonna do it
It won't be long.
They gotta be heard
They get the word
That really belongs
And now they're coming on strong.
Imagine the formation
Of teenage legislation
At thirteen they were fooling
But at sixteen they'll be rulin'
And there's something in the air
Of which we all will be aware.
But they don't care
No no no no .
There's something in the air
Of which we all will be aware yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
So come join the revolution
Get yourself a constitution...
The Sweet's song Teenage Rampage paints a picture of the youth feeling empowered and itching for revolutionary change. The lyrics suggest that the teenage revolution is imminent and that the teenagers will soon be in control. The song begins by acknowledging that the kids are gaining power and turning up the heat by protesting and causing unrest in the streets. The lyrics continue with a suggestion that the teenage occupation will cause a sensation, with the adolescence being fully embarked on teenage rampage, gaining teenage experiences, such as the feeling of independence, learning and burning with excitement that comes with adolescence.
The lyrics evoke a sense of pride and self-empowerment in youth culture, suggesting that the kids are becoming aware of the world around them and demanding participation. The teenage occupation is also likened to teenage legislation, whereby teenagers are now playing a part in shaping their future. The revolution is not just a chaotic uprising of youth, but a call for change, for the recognition of their age, and a desire for a better future. The lyrics encourage youth to join the revolution, get themselves a constitution, and to take charge of their future.
Line by Line Meaning
All over the land the kids are finally startin' to get the upper hand.
Young people all around the country are beginning to assert their power.
They're out in the streets they turn on the heat
They're taking to the streets and making themselves heard.
And soon they could be completely in command.
They could soon have complete control.
Imagine the sensation
Consider the feeling.
Of teenage occupation
Of young people taking control.
At thirteen they'll be learning
At thirteen, they're just beginning to figure things out.
But at fourteen they'll be burnin'
But at fourteen, they'll be full of fire.
But there's something in the air
But there's a feeling in the atmosphere.
Of which we all will be aware.
That we all can perceive.
But they don't care
But they don't mind.
No No No No
No, they really don't mind.
So come join the revolution
So join the movement for change.
Get yourself a constitution
Develop your own set of beliefs and values.
Come join the revolution now
Join now and be part of the change.
And recognize your age it's a teenage rampage
Understand that they're young and full of energy and passion.
Turn another page on the teenage rampage now.
Keep moving forward with this movement.
They're getting it on ain't doing it wrong and they're gonna do it
They're making progress and doing it right.
It won't be long.
It won't take much longer for them to reach their goals.
They gotta be heard
Their voices need to be heard.
They get the word
They're spreading the message.
That really belongs
That is truly important.
And now they're coming on strong.
And now they're becoming very effective.
Imagine the formation
Picture the creation.
Of teenage legislation
Of laws created by young people.
At thirteen they were fooling
At thirteen, they were just messing around.
But at sixteen they'll be rulin'
But at sixteen, they'll be in charge.
And there's something in the air
And there's a strong feeling in the atmosphere.
Of which we all will be aware.
That we all will notice and pay attention to.
But they don't care
But they don't mind.
No no no no .
No, they really don't mind.
There's something in the air
There's a feeling in the atmosphere.
Of which we all will be aware yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Which we'll all be very aware of.
So come join the revolution
So join the movement for change.
Get yourself a constitution
Develop your own set of beliefs and values.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
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