Teenage Waste
blackbear Lyrics
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The power
The sex
The fame
The lies
The guilt
The pride
The shame
The party
The rules
The game
The rock
The roll
The teenage
The waste
(Blackbear)
wooooah oh oh oh oooooh oh oh oooooh
The money
The power
The sex
The fame
The lies
The guilt
The pride
The shame
The drugs
The party
The rules
The game
The rock
The roll
The teenage waste
Fuck your imagination
all that you belive in
fuck all your reasons
and everything you dream of
we are the drugs inside your head
(yahhhh)
we are the ones you won't forget
we are the weekness in your knees
we are your friends and enemies
we like it better in the world when its burning down
better in the world when its burning d-
(Deep Voice)
The money
The power
The sex (this is america)
The fame
The fame
The lies
The guilt
The pride (we are the youth)
The shame
The drugs
The party (can't we hook up)
The rules
The rules
The game
The rock
The roll
The teenage waste (and teach me to shoot)
wasted america
we are the kings
teach me to die
and teach me toooo
The money
The power
The sex
The fame
The lies
The guilt
The pride
The shame
The drugs
The party
The rules
The game
The rock
The roll
The teenage waste
(Deep Voice)
The money
The power
The sex
The fame
The lies
The guilt
The pride
The shame
(Blackbear)
fuck your imagination
fuck all you believe in
it all means nothing now
fuck all your dreams girl
they will all thank you in a nice way
so fuck your fucking status
and your money
"Teenage Waste" by Blackbear critiques modern American society, which he suggests is obsessed with power, sex, drugs, fame, and money. This is done through a series of contrasts that emphasize the contradictions in society's values, beliefs and actions. In the first verse, Blackbear lists opposites such as guilt and pride, party and rules, ultimately leading to "teenage waste" and "wasted America" in the chorus. Later, the song's focus shifts to the young people who have internalized society's values, represented by "drugs inside your head," weakness in your knees," and "friends and enemies" who don't question those values. In the second verse, the deep voice compares this to a game ("the rules, the game") with winners (the powerful, wealthy elite) and losers (the rest of society), culminating in a call to "teach me to die" - a reflection of the nihilism and sense of hopelessness that pervades the song.
On a deeper level, the song is a critique of American consumer culture, which values youth and beauty above all else. The title "Teenage Waste" speaks to this, suggesting that the youth of America are being exploited and that their energy is being wasted on superficial pursuits. Moreover, the song contrasts the emptiness of consumer culture with the richness of authentic human connection, suggesting that society's true values and strengths lie beyond the superficial.
Line by Line Meaning
The money
The material things and wealth that people crave for
The power
The ability or control to influence people or events
The sex
The physical intimacy and sexual desires shared between individuals
The fame
The popularity and recognition one receives for their achievements or talents
The lies
The false statements or deceitful actions to manipulate or hide the truth
The guilt
The remorse or feeling of responsibility for one's actions
The pride
The sense of accomplishment or confidence in oneself
The shame
The feeling of humiliation and regret for one's actions
The drugs
The mind-altering substances used to escape reality or alter one's mood
The party
The social gathering with alcohol and music to enjoy oneself
The rules
The regulations and expectations set by society or authority figures
The game
The competition or challenge where individuals strive for victory or success
The rock
The genre of music that typically features guitar-driven melodies and heavy rhythms
The roll
The rhythmic and upbeat style of music
The teenage waste
The wasted energy and time spent chasing meaningless desires during teenage years
Contributed by Aiden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mewws
Old emo bear is still amazing, i cant find any more of this style :/
@littlesamm03
honestly
@ZayneThyler
Foreplay EP
@SP-ck9ix
HE WAS SO 2009 EMO I LOVE IT
@XcapSupa
Blackbear should be more famous than the internet.
@GrimeDweller
I've been listening to him from the release of this song until now and I think it's funny because I discovered him because he followed me on twitter when he had like 1000 followers now look how far hes come <3
@edwardechelberger6346
well I mean I've been listening since he went by his name. but over all his music is best.
@GrimeDweller
Well on twitter he went by his first name but when I saw his music it was under blackbear. His music has just kept getting better and better
@air6260
Emma V well he's unfollowed you now 💀💀💀
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