Adult Education
Daryl Hall & John Oates
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Adult, adult, Adult Education Afternoon in the homeroom, they're about to let you go And the locker slams on the plans you had tonight You've been messing around with your boyfriend, maybe better left alone There's a wise guy that you know who could put you right In the lot, the boy that's idling by doesn't rev your heart 'Cause it's only lonely spots he shares with you And the long halls and the gray walls are gonna split apart Believe it or not there's life after high school And that's why The student body's got a bad reputation (oh yeah, oh yeah) What they need is adult education You go back to school, it's a bad situation (oh yeah, oh yeah) What you want is an adult Education Oh yeah The teacher don't know about how to deal with the student body And the underclassmen are flashing hot and cool All your girlfriends care about the watch you wear and talkin' about it Believe it or not there's life after high school That's why The student body's got a bad reputation (oh yeah, oh yeah) What they need is adult education You go back to school, is a bad situation (oh yeah, oh yeah) What you want is an adult Education Oh yeah They're calling it a preparation You're waiting for a separation You're nothing but another odd number Memories that you won't remember So you got a little education And a lot of dedication But you want a little night school Maybe some of it will rub off on you The boys are busy in the mirrors Trying to imitate their heroes You make it with a false surrender More memories you won't remember The senior with the junior Miss I wonder what the junior wishes That she could graduate to adult That she could graduate to adult kisses Adult education Adult education Adult education it's a bad situation Adult education Adult, adult, educate, educate, education Adult, adult, adult, educate, educate, education Adult, adult
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Written by: DARYL HALL, JOHN OATES, SARA ALLEN
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Adult Education" is a song by the American pop rock duo, Daryl Hall & John Oates.
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CompositionThe song was written by both members of the duo, Daryl Hall & John Oates, along with their regular collaborator, Sara Allen.
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Genre"Adult Education" is a pop rock song with elements of new wave music.
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Release DateThe single was released on February 18, 1984, by RCA Records.
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ProductionLike many of their hit songs, "Adult Education" was produced by the legendary music executive and producer, Ahmet Ertegun.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topped the dance charts in the United States.
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Album InclusionDespite being a successful single, "Adult Education" was not included on a Hall & Oates studio album. It was, however, included on the duo's second number-one hit compilation, "Rock 'n Soul Part 1."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Adult Education," directed by Tim Pope, is set in a nighttime African classroom setting with an 'Indiana Jones' style theme.
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John Oates ContributionJohn Oates played the electric guitar and shared lead vocals with Daryl Hall in the song.
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Recognition"Adult Education" received significant airplay on radio and MTV, ensuring its place as a classic Hall & Oates hit.
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Live PerformancesEven after 30 years of its original release, "Adult Education" remains a staple of Hall & Oates' live shows.
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Lyric ThemeThe song explores the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the complexities of adult relationships, and social dynamics.
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