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"Teenage Dirtbag" is a song and debut single by American pop rock group Wheatus. It was released in July 2000 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album. The song was written by lead singer Brendan B. Brown and was inspired by a childhood experience of his. The song was massively successful in Australia, spending four weeks at number one, being certified 3× Platinum and becoming the second best-selling single of 2000. It also reached number two in Ireland, Germany and the United Kingdom, where it was certified Platinum in 2013. It has sold 5 million copies worldwide as of 2014.more »
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Her name is NoelI have a dream about herShe rings my bellI got gym class in half an hourOh how she rocksIn Keds and tube socksBut she doesn't know who I amAnd she doesn't give a damn about me'Cause I'm just a teenage dirt bag, babyYeah I'm just a teenage dirt bag, babyListen to Iron Maiden, baby, with me, oohHer boyfriend's a dickHe brings a gun to schoolAnd he'd simply kick my ass if he knew the truthHe lives on my blockAnd he drives an I-RocBut he doesn't know who I amAnd he doesn't give a damn about me'Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag babyYeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag babyListen to Iron Maiden, baby, with me, oohOh yeah, dirt bagNo she doesn't know what she's missin'Oh yeah, dirt bagNo she doesn't know what she's missin'Man I feel like moldIt's prom night and I am lonely, lo and beholdShe's walkin' over to me this must be fakeMy lip starts to shakeHow does she know who I am?And why does she give a damn about me?"I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden, babyCome with me Friday, don't say maybeI'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby, like you ooh"Ooh yeah, dirt bagNo she doesn't know what she's missin'Ooh yeah, dirt bagNo she doesn't know what she's missin'
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Wheatus
Wheatus is an American rock group from Northport, New York. They are best known for their 2000 single "Teenage Dirtbag" which was featured in the movie Loser, as well as in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill. more »
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Written by: Brendan Brown
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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7 facts about this song
Release & PopularityThe song "Teenage Dirtbag" was released in the year 2000. - It was the debut single of the band Wheatus. - Despite being released over two decades ago, it still maintains significant popularity today among listeners. |
Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. - Surprisingly, it did not chart in the band's home country, the U.S, despite its popularity. - In Australia, "Teenage Dirtbag" has consistently stayed in the charts, hitting the number 1 spot. |
Lyrics & Inspiration"Teenage Dirtbag" was written by Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown. - It is reportedly about a childhood experience of Brown's. - He was allegedly inspired by the high school shooting in his community and the song captures the feelings of high school life and unrequited love. |
Interpreting the SongThe song is often categorized as alternative rock or pop punk. - It features a unique mix of clean and distorted guitars with a focus on the lead vocal. - Many consider "Teenage Dirtbag" to be an anthem for outcasts and underdogs during their teenage years. |
Music Video & FilmsThe music video for the song includes clips from the movie 'Loser', featuring actors Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari. - The song was also used in the film "Bully" and in 2020 made it onto the soundtrack for the TV series "I May Destroy You". |
Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song since its release, including the famous British boy band One Direction. - Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer also performed a cover of the song during their 2018 tour. |
ResurgenceThe song saw a resurgence in popularity in 2019 due to it being played during an Australian cricket match. - It was in the year 2020, the song started going viral on the social media platform TikTok with a hashtag #TeenageDirtbagChallenge. |
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