The line-up was Holly Golightly, Kyra LaRubia and Ludella Black. Bongo Debbie often performed songs with the band when they played live (she left in 1999).
Teenage Kicks
Thee Headcoatees Lyrics
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Everytime she walks down the street
Another girl in the neighbourhood
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I wanna hold her wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
Have her over cos i'm all alone
I need exitement oh i need it bad
And its the best, i've ever had
I wanna hold her wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
I wanna hold her wanna hold her tight
Get teenage kicks right through the night
The Thee Headcoatees’ song “Teenage Kicks” is an ode to youth, lust, and the desire to experience the pleasure and excitement of teenagehood. The first verse sets up the scene as the singer sees a girl walking down the street and wishes she was his, thus highlighting the universal teenage experience of crushing on someone close by. The line “teenage dreams so hard to beat” encapsulates the nostalgia and reverie we often feel towards our teenage years.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses the desire to hold the girl tightly, which could be interpreted as a physical manifestation of adolescent lust and the need for intimacy. However, this desire is also about wanting to feel alive and experience something exciting, as exemplified by the lines “I need excitement, oh I need it bad / and it’s the best I’ve ever had”.
In essence, “Teenage Kicks” is a celebration of youthful passion and the intense feelings we often have as teenagers, from desire to longing to the inexhaustible yearning for excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Are teenage dreams so hard to beat
Why is it so difficult to achieve the aspirations that we have when we're young?
Everytime she walks down the street
Whenever that girl passes by, my heart skips a beat.
Another girl in the neighbourhood
There's another desirable girl residing close to me.
Wish she was mine, she looks so good
I desire to be her partner, for her beauty is unmatched.
I wanna hold her wanna hold her tight
I yearn to embrace her closely with my arms.
Get teenage kicks right through the night
Feel the adrenaline of youth run through my veins through the night.
I'm gonna call her on the telephone
I'll get in touch with her via phone.
Have her over cos i'm all alone
Invite her to my place as I'm feeling lonely.
I need exitement oh i need it bad
I crave excitement, it's a requirement for me at the moment.
And its the best, i've ever had
It's the most excellent experience I've ever had.
Writer(s): John Joseph O'neill Copyright: West Bank Songs Ltd.
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.