Unwritten Law is an American punk rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, Califo… Read Full Bio ↴Unwritten Law is an American punk rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California. They have released six full-length studio albums and have toured internationally, including performances on the Warped Tour. They are notable for their singles "Seein' Red" and "Save Me (Wake Up Call)," both of which entered the top 5 in the US Modern Rock charts. Their latest studio album, Swan, was released in 2011

Teenage Suicide
Unwritten Law Lyrics

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Time's rollin' forward
I'm gettin' bored
Layin' on my back
I'm losin' track
Shifting patterns
And nothin' matters
Cause there's no one here
I've lost my fear

Well I've got no place left to hide
I'm runnin' out of time
Moving slowly
The walls are closing
In on me
I can not see
Appearing fine, well
That's all a lie
Cause I'm not alright

Extinct inside
I'm runnin' out of time
My mother says I'm fine
A teenage suicide
No place to hide
Well I've got no place left to hide
No place to hide
Well I'm runnin' out of time
No place to hide
Ya, I've got no place left to hide

No place to hide
A teenage suicide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Teenage Suicide" by Unwritten Law speak to feelings of boredom, hopelessness, and isolation that can lead to thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The singer is feeling disconnected from the world around him, and despite appearances, he is not doing well. He is losing track of time and feeling like nothing matters, with no one around to help him through his struggles. The walls are closing in and he can't see a way out. He is "extinct inside", meaning that he feels dead inside and disconnected from his own emotions.

Despite these feelings, his mother tells him that he is fine, which only adds to his sense of isolation and desperation. The repeated refrain of "I've got no place left to hide" suggests that he feels trapped and unable to escape his problems. The song ends with the repeated line "a teenage suicide", emphasizing the seriousness of what the singer is going through.

Overall, the lyrics to "Teenage Suicide" are a raw and honest depiction of the struggles that many young people face when dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. The song serves as a reminder of the importance of reaching out for help and support when dealing with these difficult issues.

Line by Line Meaning

Time's rollin' forward
The time is moving forward and it is making the person feel restless.

I'm gettin' bored
The person is getting bored with their life and their current situation.

Layin' on my back
The person is lying down and feeling helpless.

I'm losin' track
The person is losing track of time and events going on around them.

Shifting patterns
Things are constantly changing around the person and they can't keep up.

And nothin' matters
The person has lost interest in everything around them and nothing seems to have any value.

Cause there's no one here
The person feels isolated and alone in their situation.

I've lost my fear
The person has lost their fear of death or any consequences of their actions.

Well I've got no place left to hide
The person feels like they have nowhere to go to escape their problems.

I'm runnin' out of time
The person feels like time is running out to fix their problems or to find a way out.

Moving slowly
The person feels like they are moving slowly through life and not making any progress.

The walls are closing
The person feels like their problems are closing in on them and suffocating them.

In on me
The person feels like they are trapped and cannot escape their problems.

I can not see
The person feels like they cannot see a way out of their situation.

Appearing fine, well
The person may appear to others like they are doing okay, but internally they are struggling.

That's all a lie
The person is not actually doing okay, and their facade is just a lie.

Cause I'm not alright
The person is not okay and is struggling internally.

Extinct inside
The person feels like a part of them is dying or has already died.

My mother says I'm fine
Even though the person is struggling, their mother believes they are okay and doesn't realize the severity of the situation.

A teenage suicide
The person is a teenager and is contemplating suicide as a way out of their situation.

No place to hide
The person feels like they have nowhere to hide from their problems or the world around them.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, WADE T. YOUMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lucasbasile7269

1y↑5

Time's rollin' forward
I'm gettin' bored
Layin' on my back
I'm losin' track
Shifting patterns
And nothin' matters
Cause there's no one here
And I've lost my fear

Well I've got no place left to hide
And I'm runnin' out of time
Moving slowly
The walls are closing in on me
I can not see
Appearing fine, well
That's all a lie
Cause I'm not alright
Extinct inside

And I'm runnin' out of time
My mother says I'm fine
A teenage suicide
Yeah!

No place to hide
Well I've got no place left to hide
No place to hide
Well I'm runnin' out of time
No place to hide
Ya, I've got no place left to hide
No place to hide
My teenage suicide

All comments from YouTube:

@jessicav.1277

7y↑37

Such a good song lyrics are so real.. Fact of the day: The kid in the video is now in the band.. love it. OG's

@EM455

11y↑30

Those were the times man <3 music, tv, society, friendship...none of it will ever be the same...sorry for the nostalgia but it is heart-felt

@lucasbasile7269

1y↑5

@simoncharpentier2405

7y↑29

Ultimate 90s skate punk classic. It's so perfect!!!

@asstastik2011

14y↑8

i love turning it up and letting it blast in my head, it really helps when im depressed. this song blocks out the rest of the world for a couple minutes, then ,back to reality. FML

@adamfavell106

2y↑1

Takes me back to my teens every time, love it

@Sherlock709

12y↑6

One of the most Underated bands ever!!

@OneNewHope

9y↑5

I first heard this song in middle school and now I will no longer be a teenager within a week... Honestly guys, time flies. If you think your life sucks right now, don't worry. Life goes quick and soon you will be reminiscing about the shitty days you are living now.

@MelyssaAKASkittlez

12y↑5

Anyone else notice the harmonic at every 4th note in the opening? OH, what a pitch that grinds into my inner ear!

@antoniomarkinhos2472

7y↑2

Essa música quanto mais o tempo passa, mais eu ouço ela !
Fodaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !

@joaorato77

2y↑1

Essa música marcou minha juventude

@dchalf10

13y↑2

Defintely their best album. This $#!+ will always remind me of my miserable days in high school, and the good times I had when I would get the hell out of there each day.

@Sherlock709

13y↑1

One of the most underated bands ever!!

@charlesjuniormx

7y↑1

essa música é massa de mais doido

@alexamerling9363

6y↑4

Offspring and Unwritten Law, my two favorite bands. Kick ass song :)

@magnixable

2y↑1

For sad reasons this was my favourite song in 1999. Back then we used something called "Napster" to fetch music and played it with "Winamp" ☺ After all, these were good days.

@tacaloking4

10y↑47

i love this song every time i thought of killing myself during my teens years i listened to this song and it helped me not want to this song most likely saved my life

@coconutwiggy2333

6y↑4

That's awesome that a song can be powerful enough to do that for you. Respect! Be Well

@suicidesucks08

11y↑1

havent heard this in a long time... still fucking awesome

@Kraudioo

8y↑2

Bom pra caralho.

@freedomunrestricted

2y↑1

looking back on it all now, hard to believe I am 20 years too late for a teenage suicide. doesn't seem like that long ago I was wondering if I would make it.

@Hazard803

13y↑1

Man, what you said about depression is true.

@DawnRainWasHere

13y↑1

I rarely listen to this music..but man..a rather fitting song,eh?

@AlexBaranets

15y

fuckin' great song! brings back the old memories.

@bristow4784

10y

Ive known all the words to this since Ive been a kid, suprised I still do!

@StayGoldHC

15y↑1

things are rough alot, but theres some awesome things about being alive :)

@Dave9966-

9y↑6

Badass band. Wish they stayed like this!

@TheJofrica

***** Why what happened to them? I only know them and this one song from The Show soundtrack from the surf movie

@Dave9966-

9y↑1

Well they suddenly made bad music (imo) and this song is from The Show actually right?

@TheJofrica

*****
Ah, I see, thanks for the info. That's a story that's all too common (sadly). Yeah it's from The Show. I knew nothing about punk music and similar music until in 1998 my dorm roommate used to set his morning alarm to play The Show soundtrack CD. It would wake me up super hyped haha. Now I love punk lol

@Dave9966-

9y↑1

I understand cause I get amped as well. You should check out this song I've been listening to lately: Pridebowl - Brainwashing School. It makes me wanna surf and skate haha

@TheJofrica

*****
Cool, that's a good one, never heard it before. Thanks for the link!

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@Proton812

13y

awsome song

@BodhiSilva

14y

best punk rock song ever

@keicydillah

13y↑3

Still listening to this in 2011 <3

@mauricioslip

15y↑1

very good!!! I love Unwritten Law!!!! XD!!

@palomamelo1012

2y↑1

Me too! I discovered them cause Need for Speed when i was 8 yo

ps: omg u wrote this 13y ago!! sry

@ford811

2 weeks ago awesome concert in Melbourne, thank you for donating to our fire cause.

@PunkyRachel

14y↑1

I've been there done that, depression, suicidal teenager I was. but I'm still alive somehow??? I never took medicine just worked out my depression, I just did it on my own, it helped once I got away from the people that condemned me day in and day out :)

@thepunkrockhillbilly

9y↑3

"Movvvvvvving slowwwwwly, the wallls are closssing inn on meeee!!!" Dayyyum. Good times seeing these guys many times in Oz circa 2000! :-)

@eginb

9y↑14

Nice, taken from rage. Saw these guys at the Coogee Bay Hotel, got my shoes stripped in the mosh and made it all the way back to Katoomba without any shoes, good times.

@dalenicholson5922

9y↑1

👍 i saw them at penrith Evans theatre...to this day i still rate it as one of the most roughest mosh pits id ever been in... fuckin miss those days

@quiketnies

11y

epic song

@Rory-D

3y↑1

we still love you, thanks for everything x

@firstnamelastname5959

10y↑5

I still like this song.

@DjZephy

2y↑1

I loved this song back when it was on MTV and the Box :) just came here to reminisce

@andrewkymantas3877

Miss the days cruising to this in my VK 5.0l with the boys doing a Main Street cruise

@Sherlock709

13y↑2

Way way underated band! their record company "F'd" big time!!

@californiaadventurous7083

6y↑1

Somehow I got a copy of this on vhs when it came out. My buddies band practiced right next to them. They walked in on is covering the song before it even came out they used to be my favorite band too bad they went down hill after this album

@drunkonpunk013

15y

it's not to the mourning...that's the one that goes "she says--I don't love you I don't love you anymore both are great songs tho =]

@cannonballbag

8y↑1

That ketchupless hotdog and glass of water has made me laugh since 1998.

@appletreepear

12y

Ok your deffinition is different - i'm thinking of it as more skate punk which is often called either pop punk and hardcore (both sort of to either side of it) by a lot of people. my point was that pop punk is not emo, at least when pop punk first came out (thus the "90's"). Yes, i deffine hardcore as more teen idles-minor threat stuff but i think pennywise is more melodic.

@Bellinzona1000

6y↑6

I remember seeing once twenty years ago on The Box.

@Longcatacus

12y

I still remember this song from the old Huevos Grandes videos.

@palomamelo1012

old huevos XD

@QueenprincessSerena

15y

Hey can someone please upload Here's to the morning by them. Please! I'd be so happy it's a great song! Like the 1st thing I want to hear in the morning. If u want that song uploaded please copy and paste on all Un-writen Law vids!

@bronyotaku06

This felt more a song made for Burnout 3.

@whocares12100

12y

if its rock gotta be from the 90's (Nirvana) era and if its hip hop gotta be from the 90s as well seems to me the 2000s were just as bad for music as the 80's, but im sure itll fix itself somehow haha

@HellOhPanDuhh

13y

I really do hate life too.. suicide is always on my mind every day..

@appletreepear

12y

No genre (however the hell you spell that) ever dies out, they just go underground. This is 100% 90's pop punk, even if it is a little rocky, not emo, not "old" punk. It is actually sort of hardcore, but then so is ALL 90's pop punk. 90's pop punk = PENNYWISE

@zombieburlesque

12y

They are not punk or emo. They are rock/pop.

@livedieyoung

14y

Don't get me wrong, I understand what you're saying. Human nature is survival. It is your will to live. REGARDLESS, it has happened, whether you believe it has or not. And the fact that you seem to want to blame this all on the media, people kill themselves daily. Guess you have to be in that situation to understand what someone is going through. But I bet you have two parents who love you and a whole bunch of friends. YOU might not know what it is like to want to die, but others do. Accept it.

@lost619

12y

Tis reminds me of my childhood!

@MelyssaAKASkittlez

12y

@TaxidermyTime Watch some of their live performances, especially of Up All Night. (If you actually watched it) Is that macho enough for you? A song about getting high and chillin' with your friends. Plus 14 years and a busy summer getting crisped by the sun on Warped Tour and Unwritten Law's still rocking in 2011!

@alanelmuerto1572

My fucking favorite song

@Ericurita

13y

is very good

@harls2203

LIVE TONIGHT! @ Max Watts West End BRISBANE- Fuckin yeah!

@QueenprincessSerena

15y

The song I beleive is also called here's to the mourning. Or it might be called get up or wake up. One of the three has to be right.

@danwood891

14y

loving the rage

@koltonlark

12y

i remember when this video was on MTV....

@BreakingSkiesMedia

12y

this is so emo... extrem master OWESOME :D

@BlackMyWrists

12y

actually emo started early 90s but emo was a music genre not the suciidal fashion we have know emo was classified as Saves the day/ weezer style music completely different from Unwritten Law which has always been Skatey Punk Rock

@ThisWayGaming

11y

That escalated quickly

@sewagedump

11y

just because its rock doesnt mean its emo

@gfunkhomie310

12y

90's pop punk = the westminster abbies

@evilconcarne444

13y

I hate people that use the word suicide as an excuse for attention. They take away attention where its needed and from who needs it most.

@1990Q8

14y

Never think about suciding,,,, You knew life (its painful)... but who said death is NOT??? many people think that death is a rest....... !!!! WELL WE DONT KNOW THAT (it could be worst than life)

@Vote1Jimmy

13y

found this song after 2 drunk chicks were yelling out this song at the back at 2am xD

@nickjames1884

8y↑5

Are you telling me that the most popular version of this song on YT has the Band name spelt incorrectly in the title? That's kinda embarrassing

@DeepTeel

15y

good ending

@DarkstarSkater666

15y

dude same here! it reminds me of surfing too haha

@mwanamke2

15y

to most ppl ur words may sound harsh but its tru...suicide rily does tear families apart n is very psychologically traumatising.There have bn a bunch of times i just wntd to end it all..home was an emotional minefield,my parents hitting each other for sport,excessive drinkin etc but being the eldest kid bears an addtnl weight in such circumstances..my bro n sis need me,that's what kept me alive.

@Ericurita

13y

nice

@MCMDebates

4y↑2

Ya'll sayin' some crazy shit, about what this song makes you think of.
I just think of Jeff Emig at Glamis.

@iloveyeww2011

13y

@gfp314 actually, he went to jump and kill himself, but he landed in a mosh pit. which pretty much means that people supported him.

@antoniomarkinhos2472

Não sei o que acontece, tem que digitar o nome todo da banda e da música não aparece na busca.
Porque será ? Censura ou outro tipo, não sou a favor de suicídio mais foda - se quem quiser se mata e quem quiser vive !
Estranho essa música não aparecer na busca se não digitar inteira.

@CCfsu84

15y

WHAT???? Less than 5000 views, WOW!

@dan5her

13y↑1

the kid in the video is the lead singers bro isnt it?

@DMcMurray17

25w

Yeah?

@na01th831

14y

This guy ChinoMoreno4life hates the world and hates himself even though he probably won't admit it. A number of things could have happened in his upbringing to make him turn to deathmetal as an outlet. He was most likely picked on too much in school or abused at home. He'll probably grow up one day or just sabotage his life in the end. Its dissapointing that some people thrive on hate, but thats just thier way of coping with thier own pain.

@jactasmar

13y

@TaxidermyTime Lets see, 1. these guys have been around before the 'emo' concept came into play. 2. Its punk music 3. Its UNWRITTEN LAW there not emos/goths.

@MURZBO

2y↑1

why didn't he just eat the hot dog 🌭

@Skyggevarg

14y

weolcome to real live...

@Chemiculzz

12y

i've met Scott Russo the lead singer....him, or any of the band is not emo!

@eyemalien

GO!

@kaltadetiped

12y

the show - shane dorian part

@arthurgiachini_1913

2y↑1

dibob!

@hizzouseKakashi

13y

Wait, people think this is emo? They must be too young to realize the difference.

@lost619

12y

Oh and as for genres give up lol, things change with time, I mean look at 50s rock compared to today's...very different sounds yet they are both called rock? There should be two genres in the world, epic or crap lol

@vunley

14y

Senate FTW

@TheLeviathanZero

15y

a weird combination but ok.

@ProfoundHatredOfMan

12y

is not emo, the fact that this songs speaks about the suicide in the teenage population does not mean that is "emo", actually that is one of the most important thing about 90s punk rock, the lyrics meant something... if this was emo the song would be about how to commit suicide... this lyrics only point the amount of kids that consider suicide due to faimly/schoo/life issues

@Davinsky1

15y

I can upload that, but wich song u want from their album "here's the morning"?

@BlackMyWrists

12y

Pennywise are not pop punk pennywise have always been hardcore punk man Pop punks like blink 182, Bowling for soup, ADTR that shit Pennywise came from mixes of bands more from the Bad Brains, Bad Religion, black flag and minor threat also Pennywise started in the 80s

@grungecollectorSCE

13y

@DYEspeed1 it can be... but then again, you can say that about any band...

@drdrapes

15y

cant blame peoples problems on a song..sO NECK UP

@MelyssaAKASkittlez

12y

@SkyAngel135 Me, too! Good for us!

@TheHoboBehindWalmart

14y

pot helps alot you guys

@ab820

51w

Anyone else here from MotoXXX?

@gfunkhomie310

12y

all music is emo, except commercial jingles. cuz money is what motivated the writing of those jingles, not emotion.

@Kenza1984

2021 here 🙂

@BlackMyWrists

12y

emo actually started around the time of unwritten law emo has been around sicne early 90s although emo music back then was saves the day and weezer nothing to do with unwritten law though there just fucking sick ass skate punk

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