The song 'Teenagers' by My Chemical Romance delves into the struggles faced by teenagers in society, portraying them as misunderstood and feared by adults. The lyrics highlight the pressure to conform, the impact of bullying, and the desire for acceptance, using metaphors like darkening clothes and striking a violent pose to symbolize rebellion against societal norms and expectations.
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Themen
Teenage angst and rebellion
• You're never gonna fit in much, kid
• They're gonna clean up your looks
• Because they sleep with a gun
Societal pressure and conformity
• So darken your clothes, or strike a violent pose
• They could care less as long as someone'll bleed
• To make a citizen out of you
Violence and its consequences
• Another cog in the murder machine
• What you got under your shirt will make them pay for the things that they did
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Stimmungen
Angst, social commentary, anger, despair, solitude