Early success was found with singles such as "Warhead", "I Live in a Car", and "Tomorrow's Girls", with several of their songs managing to enter the United Kingdom's Top Forty. Their biggest selling album came with 1980's Crash Course.
With the arrival of new bassist Alvin Gibbs and drummer Steve Roberts in the early 1980s, the songs took on a heavier sound, faster, better quality. But always the punk views. The band has continued to perform, being one of the last surviving bands of Britain's punk era. They have toured constantly over the years.
Now in 2015, with the addiition of Jet on guitar and Jamie Oliver on drums, UK Subs have just released their 25th studio album 'Yellow Leader' to a crescendo of critical acclaim, bringing the band to the final step in their 40 year old mission - to record and release every official album in alphabetical order from A to Z.
Teenage
UK Subs Lyrics
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Like they wore in '62
I wanna be in the latest craze
I wanna be in the news
Wanna get my name on the front page
'Cos my suit was all the rage
[Chorus]
I wanna be teenage
I wanna be teenage
I wanna be
Baby won't you buy me a pair of wheels
Ten lights and shiny chrome steel
You can be my Lambretta lover
Put your fox furs on my grill
Get your face on the TV screen
You know you're my teenage dream
[Chorus x2]
Baby won't you buy me a real flash car
Tail fins and wire mag wheels
We'll ride on down the freeway
With the police on our heels
Flashing on their speed trap screen
Fastest thing they've ever seen
[Chorus To Fade....]
The song "Teenage" by UK Subs captures the youthful desire for recognition and the need to be part of the latest fashions and trends. The lyrics speak of a longing for a brand new suit, with the desire to be trendy, and make the news. The chorus repeats the words "Teenage" to emphasize the desire for youth and to capture the essence of being young. The longing for a new car that would make heads turn as they ride down the freeway with the police on their heels also captures the thrill of rebellion that comes with youth.
The song speaks of the desire for recognition and acceptance by peers during teenage years. The lyrics especially focus on the wanting of latest fashions and trends that would make them stand out, and make headlines. The desire for a flashy car, a pair of wheels, and a brand new suit are all symbols of the need for acceptance as well as a means of self-expression. The song perfectly captures the feeling of exuberance and rebellion, which is an essential part of teenage years.
Overall, "Teenage" is a song that captures the essence of youth and rebellion. It speaks to the aspirations of young people to be seen and heard, or at least to stand out from the crowd, and make a name for themselves. This is a sentiment that is as relevant today as it was when the song was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby won't you buy me a brand new suit
I want you to buy me a suit that is in fashion, similar to the ones worn in the year 1962.
Like they wore in '62
I am referring to a style worn in the year 1962.
I wanna be in the latest craze
I want to be part of the most recent trend.
I wanna be in the news
I want to be a media sensation.
Wanna get my name on the front page
I want my name to appear in the front page of a newspaper.
'Cos my suit was all the rage
Since my suit is fashionable, I believe it will become a hit with people.
[Chorus]
I want to live like a teenager.
Baby won't you buy me a pair of wheels
I want you to purchase a vehicle for me.
Ten lights and shiny chrome steel
I want the vehicle to have ten lights and shiny chrome steel.
You can be my Lambretta lover
You will be my partner who will join me when I ride my Lambretta scooter.
Put your fox furs on my grill
Put your fox fur scarf on my scooter's front.
Get your face on the TV screen
Let's get ourselves on television.
You know you're my teenage dream
You are my fantasy, and I want to live it out like in my teenage years.
[Chorus x2]
I want to keep living like a teenager.
Baby won't you buy me a real flash car
I want you to get me a flashy car.
Tail fins and wire mag wheels
The car should have tail fins and wheel rims made of magnesium alloy.
We'll ride on down the freeway
We will drive along the freeway.
With the police on our heels
We will attract the attention of the police, who will follow us in pursuit.
Flashing on their speed trap screen
Our speed will make the police's speed radar light up.
Fastest thing they've ever seen
Our car will be the fastest vehicle the police have ever seen, making them chase us more eagerly.
[Chorus To Fade....]
I want to continue living like a teenager forever.
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.