Teenage Dirtbag
dsiboys Lyrics

Her name is Noelle
The singer describes the girl he has a crush on.

I have a dream about her
The singer fantasizes about Noelle.

She rings my bell
Noelle's presence makes the singer feel happy and excited.

I got gym class in half an hour
The artist has other obligations, but still thinks about Noelle.

Oh, how she rocks
The artist is attracted to Noelle's style and attitude.

In Keds and tube socks
The singer is specific about Noelle's fashion choices, further emphasizing his attraction to her.

But she doesn't know who I am
The singer acknowledges that he is not on Noelle's radar and she doesn't know him.

And she doesn't give a damn about me
The artist is aware that Noelle doesn't reciprocate his feelings.

'Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
The artist thinks of himself as lowly and unimportant compared to Noelle and her boyfriend.

Yeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
The artist repeats his self-deprecating thoughts.

Listen to Iron Maiden maybe with me
The singer tries to appeal to Noelle's interests by suggesting they both listen to a band they both like.

Her boyfriend's a dick
The artist dislikes Noelle's boyfriend, likely because he is his competition for Noelle's affection.

And he brings a gun to school
The antagonist is portrayed as dangerous and uncivilized.

And he'd simply kick
The singer knows that he is no match to Noelle's boyfriend in a physical fight.

My ass if he knew the truth
The singer imagines that Noelle's boyfriend would harm him if he found out about the singer's feelings towards Noelle.

He lives on my block
The artist and antagonist reside in the same neighborhood.

And he drives an IROC
The antagonist is described as driving a fancy car, further highlighting his elevated status compared to the artist.

But he doesn't know who I am
The singer is insignificant to the antagonist just as he is insignificant to Noelle.

And he doesn't give a damn about me
The singer is powerless and unimportant to the antagonist.

'Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the artist's perceived low social status.

Oh, yeah, dirtbag, no, she doesn't know what she's missin'
The artist suggests that Noelle is missing out on someone who truly cares about her, but acknowledges that she still wouldn't care.

Man, I feel like mold
The artist feels depressed and insignificant.

It's prom night and I am lonely
The singer feels even more isolated on a night where teenagers often bond and make memories.

Lo and behold
The artist expresses surprise that Noelle approaches him.

She's walking over to me
Noelle takes steps towards the singer, suggesting that she is interested in him.

This must be fake
The singer can't believe that Noelle is giving him attention.

My lip starts to shake
The singer physically displays his nervousness and excitement.

How does she know who I am?
The artist wonders how Noelle knows him.

And why does she give a damn about me?
The artist is still confused as to why Noelle is showing interest in him.

I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden, baby
The singer tries to impress Noelle by showing that he is able to secure tickets to their favourite band.

Come with me Friday, don't say 'maybe'
The singer takes a chance and asks Noelle out on a concrete date.

I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby, like you
The artist identifies with Noelle, suggesting that they are both misunderstood teenagers.