Teenagers

My Chemical Romance

About Teenagers

"Teenagers" is the fourth and final single and the eleventh track from My Chemical Romance's third studio album, The Black Parade (2006). It was the third United States single from the album, but the fourth released in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Australia and Canada. The song was released to radio on May 15, 2007. Despite charting at #67 on the US Billboard Hot 100, "Teenagers" is their highest single on the Pop 100 at #23. It also made number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.  


Year:
2006
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They're gonna clean up your looks
With all the lies in the books
To make a citizen out of you
Because they sleep with a gun
And keep an eye on you, son
So they can watch all the things you do

Because the drugs never work
They're gonna give you a smirk
'Cause they got methods of keepin' you clean
They gonna rip up your heads
Your aspirations to shreds
Another cog in the murder machine

They said all
Teenagers scare
The living shit out of me
They could care less
As long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes
Or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone
But not me

The boys and girls in the clique
The awful names that they stick
You're never gonna fit in much, kid
But if you're troubled and hurt
What you got under your shirt
Will make them pay for the things that they did

They said all
Teenagers scare
The living shit out of me
They could care less
As long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes
Or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone
But not me

Oh yeah

They said all
Teenagers scare
The living shit out of me
They could care less
As long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes
Or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone
But not me

All together now

Teenagers scare
The living shit out of me
They could care less
As long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes
Or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone
But not me

Teenagers scare
The living shit out of me
They could care less
As long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes
Or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone
But not me

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My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance (MCR) is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major-label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004. The album was a commercial success and was awarded platinum status a little over a year later. The band eclipsed their previous success with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics. Their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The Tru… more »

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Written by: Bob Bryar, Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Michael Way, Ray Toro

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Teenagers" was released as the third single from the My Chemical Romance's third studio album, "The Black Parade," in July 2007. It charted in 15 countries and reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Band's Formula Breaker
Unlike the band's typical rock anthems, "Teenagers" is a pop-punk and glam rock song that veers off from the usual musical style of My Chemical Romance.
Inspiration Behind the Song
"Teenagers" was written by MCR's lead vocalist, Gerard Way, out of his fear of teenagers who would hang around the bus during his morning commutes. This caused him to reflect on his own teenage years, resulting in the song's creation.
Song's Theme
"Teenagers" explores themes of teenage angst and rebellion. It reflects on the struggles young people face and the pressure from society to conform.
In Popular Culture
The song has widely been featured in various media. It was used in trailers for the fourth season of "Teen Wolf" and in episodes of shows like "The Office" and "Gossip Girl." It also appeared in films like "Transformers" and "Jennifer's Body."
Iconic Music Video
The music video for "Teenagers," released in May 2007, has a unique storybook and theatrical style. It strongly alludes to the theme of youth rebellion and was directed by Marc Webb, known for directing movies such as "500 Days of Summer" and "The Amazing Spider-Man."
Chart Performance
"Teenagers" was a commercial success for the band. It peaked at number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the band's most successful songs on the chart.
Acoustic Version
In 2020, Gerard Way released an acoustic version of "Teenagers" on his Soundcloud account. This release was during the coronavirus pandemic, and the softer version was intended as a treat for fans isolated at home.
Song's Message
Though it maintains a catchy pop beat, "Teenagers" delivers a potent message about the dangers of firearm possession and indiscriminate usage among teenagers, making it socially relevant.
Awards
"Teenagers" was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2007 An evidence of the song's widespread popularity and influence.

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