The Six Teens
The Sweet Lyrics

Where were you in sixty-eight
What was your situation in the year 1968?

In sixty-eight Julie was Johnnie's date
In 1968, Julie and Johnnie were going out with each other

Two kids growin' together
Julie and Johnnie were two young people who were developing together as people and as a couple

Livin' each day as if time was slippin' away
They lived every day as if it was their last, knowing that time is limited and runs out quickly

Oh, they were just sixteen
Julie and Johnnie were only sixteen years old

And their love a teenage dream
Their love was innocent and pure, typical of teenagers

They passed the time, they crossed the line
They spent their time together and went beyond the expected behaviors of teenagers

The line that ran between
The line that separated them from being just friends to being romantically involved with each other

Julie and Johnnie now you've made it
Julie and Johnnie have managed to make their relationship work, despite the challenges they faced as young people in love.

But life goes on, you know it ain't easy
Life continues even though it can be difficult and challenging

You've just gotta be strong
The key to overcoming challenges in life is to be strong and resilient

If you're one of the sixteens
If you are a teenager, like Julie and Johnnie, you will face challenges in life just like they did

And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy
Life is full of obstacles and difficulties, and it's not easy for anyone

You know you'll never go wrong
As long as you remain strong, you will make it through any challenges life throws at you

'Cause you're all part of the sixteens
Being a teenager is a shared experience, and one that can be difficult but also rewarding and exciting.

Suzie and Davey got to make the big time
Suzie and Davey had the opportunity to achieve great success in the entertainment industry

Maybe they can put it all together
Perhaps they will be able to make all the pieces of their career and lives come together

In a show that lasts forever
They could create a successful production that lasts for a long time

Oh they would walk the strip at nights
They used to walk down popular streets at night

And dream they saw their name in lights
They hoped to see their name in lights on a big billboard, announcing their success

On Desolation boulevard
Their dreams of success would come true even if it was on a less popular and less successful street like Desolation Boulevard

They'll light the faded light
They will make a difference in the lives of others by giving light to a situation that was once gloomy and dark

Suzie and Davey you can make it
Suzie and Davey are capable of achieving great success

When Bobby and Billy thought
At a time when Bobby and Billy believed

That sixty eight was out of date
They believed that the year 1968 was no longer relevant

They took the flowers from their hair
They no longer wore flowers in their hair as a symbol of peace and love

And tried to make us all aware
They attempted to raise awareness to their cause

Too bad, too late
Their efforts were unsuccessful and it was too late for their message to make an impact

So they lived from day to day
Bobby and Billy took each day as it came

And tried to do it all their way
They attempted to make a difference in their own way

But sixty-eight was sixty-eight
The year 1968 was a unique time period that will never be forgotten

No matter what they say
Regardless of what others may say, the impact of the year 1968 will always be felt

Bobby and Billy maybe you'll make it one day
Bobby and Billy may still have the opportunity to make a difference in the future