The song “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus is about a young man who is in love with a girl named Noelle and is too afraid to tell her how he really feels. The song follows the story of the teenage guy dealing with his insecurities and his unrequited love. Despite being rejected, he still attempts to prove his worth to the girl he has a crush on by inviting her to a concert featuring the band Iron Maiden, in an effort to show her what kind of a person he is. In the end, Noelle never reciprocates his innuendos and so the young man is left feeling defeated and unappreciated. The song is a relatable slice-of-life tune about young love, insecurity, and teenage angst that everyone can identify with at some point in their lives.