I'm Not A Juvenile Delinquent
The Teenagers & Frankie Lymon Lyrics
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No no no no no no no no
No no no no no no no no
No no no, I'm not a juvenile delinquent
Do the things that's right
And you'll do nothing wrong
Life will be so nice, you'll be in paradise
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
But listen boys and girls
You need not be blue
And life is what you make of it
It all depends on you
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
It's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad
Stay out of trouble, and you be glad
Take this tip from me, and you will see
How happy you will be
Oh oh, boys and girls, this is my story
And I add all of my glory
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
It's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad
Stay out of trouble, and you be glad
Take this tip from me, and you will see
How happy you will be
Oh oh, boys and girls, this is my story
And I add all of my glory
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
No no no, I'm not a juvenile
No no no, I'm not a juvenile
The song "I'm Not A Juvenile Delinquent" by The Teenagers & Frankie Lymon is an upbeat, catchy tune that promotes the importance of following the rules and staying out of trouble. The lyrics emphasize the idea that doing the right thing will lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. The singer declares that he is not a troublemaker, and offers advice to listeners to stay on the right path.
The opening line of the song, "I'm not a juvenile delinquent," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer is not a troublemaker. He encourages those listening to "do the things that's right" and "stay out of trouble." The singer is confident in his message and seems to be speaking from experience. He declares, "I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent."
The song also offers a positive, hopeful message to its listeners. The singer tells listeners that they "need not be blue" and that "life is what you make of it." He offers the advice that "it's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad" and that staying out of trouble will lead to a happier life. The overall message of the song is one of encouragement and positivity, urging listeners to make good choices and avoid getting into trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a juvenile delinquent
I assure you that I am not a delinquent adolescent
No no no no no no no no
I am emphatically denying the false accusation of being a delinquent
Do the things that's right
Always choose to do what is morally correct
And you'll do nothing wrong
If you do what's right, you will never do anything wrong
Life will be so nice, you'll be in paradise
If you always choose to do the right thing, life will be wonderful and stress-free
I know, because I'm not a juvenile delinquent
I speak from experience because I am not a delinquent teenager
But listen boys and girls
Pay attention, both young males and females
You need not be blue
There is no need to feel sad or disheartened
And life is what you make of it
You have the power to shape your own life
It all depends on you
The outcome of your life is entirely up to your choices and actions
It's easy to be good, it's hard to be bad
Choosing to be morally upright is the easier, more beneficial path to take
Stay out of trouble, and you be glad
Avoid getting into any mischief or wrongdoing, and you will be happy
Take this tip from me, and you will see
If you follow my advice, you will witness the positive results
How happy you will be
You will experience joy and contentment
Oh oh, boys and girls, this is my story
Listen up, young males and females, this is my personal account
And I add all of my glory
I proudly proclaim my success and accomplishments
No no no, I'm not a juvenile
Once again, I strongly declare that I am not a delinquent teenager
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@edwincardenas6131
Im still here frankie 2024 and not forgottten 😢😢😢 so much talent you had RIP ❤❤❤
@TyeArtisik
❤
@DishiontheRoll
It’s crazy that I’m now a huge fan ending 2023 going into 2024… they’re amazing.. Frankie Lymon is amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@AvonnaVentura
Same here ♥️
@atheenatotana2192
Beautiful Voice he was talented.
@seancoleman4305
💯 outstanding talent 💚 compared 2 days shit
@murray5620
I'm more impressed with the hand gestures
@tonyhoodlass1846
Ylour Spot On Atheena
@ttrung0101
Of course.