When starting to make musich in 1976, the four band members Robert Bauer, Uwe Schneider, Jörg Treptow and Michael Uhlich were 12-14 years old and by that the youngest successful artists in Germany.
After splitting up in 1982, the Teens had a comeback in 1996, re-recording some of their singles and creating some new. After that year, several members were replaced, and in 2002 the last of the Teens was seen on TV.
Dance Dance Dance
The Teens Lyrics
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I'm watchin' a band that's way too slow
I'm feelin' fine from beer and whine
But this damn place is a waste of my time
Let's go, alright!
Come dance with me
Fuck you! Come dance with me
I'm feelin' fine cause I fuckin' lost my mind
I'm feeling real mean and getting obscene
I'll grab the first partner that I see
I'll grab him by the arm and swing him around
Then pull his hair and drag him to the ground
Let's go, alright!
Come dance with me
Fuck you! Come dance with me
Fuck you! Come dance with me
I'm feelin' fine cause I fuckin' lost my mind
Come dance with me
Fuck you! Come dance with me
Fuck you! Come dance with me
I'm feelin' fine cause I fuckin' lost my mind
The Teens' song Dance Dance Dance tells the story of a rebellious youth attending a punk rock concert. The singer at the concert is not enjoying the band they are watching and feels that the venue is a waste of their time. However, they are able to find solace in the beer and wine they are consuming. Despite their displeasure with the concert, they still find something to keep them entertained - dancing.
The singer confronts their audience directly, telling them to "come dance with me." However, the tone they take is aggressive and confrontational. They are feeling "real mean and getting obscene" and are looking for a partner to dance with. In the chorus, the singer mixes their desire for dance with their aggressive attitude, saying "fuck you, come dance with me." They are enjoying themselves because they feel that they have lost their mind - the chaos and energy of the concert are liberating to them.
This song seems to express the release and excitement that comes with punk rock subculture. By asking the audience to dance, the singer is inviting them to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the music in a physical, active way. The aggression in their tone, though, suggests that this invitation is not always welcome - not everyone wants to embrace the chaos of the punk rock scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' round at a punk rock show
I am currently present at a punk rock concert, but simply standing around rather than actively engaging.
I'm watchin' a band that's way too slow
The band performing is not meeting my expectations in terms of pace and energy.
I'm feelin' fine from beer and whine
I am consuming alcohol and perhaps complain about my problems, but still feel okay.
But this damn place is a waste of my time
Despite my current emotional state, I believe that this venue is not worth the effort or time.
Let's go, alright!
It's time to take action and leave this place immediately.
Come dance with me
I am interested in having a dance partner and actively seeking someone to join me.
Fuck you! Come dance with me
I am expressing frustration or aggression towards someone who refuses to dance with me, but still inviting them to join in the activity.
I'm feelin' fine cause I fuckin' lost my mind
My current mental state may seem chaotic or irrational, but it is contributing to my enjoyment of the moment.
I'm feeling real mean and getting obscene
My current emotional state is turning towards anger or unpleasantness and may result in inappropriate behavior.
I'll grab the first partner that I see
Without much thought, I will grab the first person nearby to dance with me.
I'll grab him by the arm and swing him around
I will physically pull my dance partner around in a fast and energetic manner.
Then pull his hair and drag him to the ground
Taking things too far, I might resort to violent or aggressive behavior towards my dance partner.
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Written by: HAMILTON FREDERICK BOHANNON
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