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Teenage Dirtbag By Wheatus Band's Massive Hit Song

As air, music is always around us. When we get ready for work, get in the car, clean and read at home, we turn on the music. In your case, what music do you like and enjoy? It was a huge hit song called Teenage Dirtbag in 2000. If you could go back in time, you would love to hear and also relate to it.

Author:Scarlet Sunset
Reviewer:Caden Steelheart
Nov 28, 2022
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As air, musicis always around us. When we get ready for work, get in the car, clean and read at home, we turn on the music. In your case, what music do you like and enjoy? It was a huge hit song called Teenage Dirtbagin 2000. If you could go back in time, you would love to hear and also relate to it. It's worth your time to read this article and find out what we learned from it.

What Is A Teenage Dirtbag

Wheatus' first and most popular song, Teenage Dirtbag, was released in 1989. On June 20, 2000, this famous song was released. Brendan B. Brown is a lead vocalist, guitarist, and band founder who co-wrote the song with his friend, song producer Philip A Jimenez. But did you know that Teenage Dirtbag was a popular song that peaked at number one in Australia, spent 39 weeks at number two in the United Kingdom, and was included in the top 50 most played radio singles in the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia?
Different bands and singers, such as Phoebe Bridgers (2014), One Direction (2014), Ruston Kelly (2019), 5 Seconds of Summer, Rex Orange County (2020), All Time Low (2018), and others, covered the song over time, giving it different colors and refreshing it.

The Story Behind The Song Teenage Dirtbag

The term 'Teenage Dirtbag' was inspired by the headline used by Rolling Stone magazine to describe the story. The song's theme actually refers to a terrible murder that occurred in Brendan B. Brown's hometown when he was 10 years old.
He feels like the "teenage dirtbag" who refers to the murderer stuck in his head when writing the song because the killings happened so close to their home.The murder had a significant impact on young Brown.

Background About The Wheatus Band

The Story of 'Teenage Dirtbag' by Wheatus

The band was formed in Northport, New York, in 1995.
Why is the band's name Wheatus? Its name comes from the name "wedus" given to the Brown brothers by their father when they were young. Brendan B. Brown, his brother Peter McCarrick Brown (drums, backing vocals), Philip A. Jimenez (percussion, keyboards), and bassist Rich Leigey formed the original lineup.

Who Is The Girl In The Wheatus Teenage Dirtbag Music Video

This movie has two main characters: Jason Biggs, who is very smart, and Mena Suvari, a girl who likes him. They go to an Iron Maiden concert together, and in the end they dance on prom night.

How Many Members Are There In Wheatus Band

The American pop rock band has six members. They are Brendan B. Brown (lead vocalist and also guitarist), Mark Palmer (keyboardist), Matthew Milligan (bass guitarist), Karlie Joaquin Garcia (drummer), Karlie Bruce and Gabrielle Aimée Sterbenz were the backing vocalist or backup singers.

Teenage Dirtbag Lyrics

Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag (Official Video)

Her name is Noelle
I have a dream about her
She rings my bell
I got gym class in half an hour
Oh, how she rocks
In Keds and tube socks
But she doesn't know who I am
And she doesn't give a damn about me
'Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
Yeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
Listen to Iron Maiden maybe with me
Her boyfriend's a dick
And he brings a gun to school
And he'd simply kick
My ass if he knew the truth
He lives on my block
And he drives an IROC
But he doesn't know who I am
And he doesn't give a damn about me
'Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
Yeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
Listen to Iron Maiden maybe with me
Oh, yeah, dirtbag, no, she doesn't know what she's missin'
Oh, yeah, dirtbag, no, she doesn't know what she's missin'
Man, I feel like mold
It's prom night and I am lonely
Lo and behold
She's walking over to me
This must be fake
My lip starts to shake
How does she know who I am?
And why does she give a damn about me
I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden, baby
Come with me Friday, don't say "maybe"
I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby, like you
Oh, yeah, dirtbag, no, she doesn't know what she's missin'
Oh, yeah, dirtbag, no, she doesn't know what she's missin'

Conclusion

Listening to this kind of music makes us wonder what would happen if we were in the same situation as the guy in the video. Like, can we deal with it? Fortunately, the band wrote this song to remind us that being in a difficult situation is not the end of the world; we still have hope and strength to persevere, and in the end, we will receive our reward, even if it is only in our dreams. Aside from learning things about the specific song, I hope that you also find a great lesson in this article.
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Scarlet Sunset

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Scarlet Sunset is a captivating and confident transgender individual who radiates sensuality and embraces her unique beauty. With a radiant smile and a touch of red lipstick, she captivates hearts by the poolside as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow on her unforgettable presence. Despite societal norms and expectations, Scarlet celebrates her body, proudly defying conventional standards of beauty. Her curves tell a story of self-acceptance and empowerment, challenging stereotypes and inspiring others to embrace their own bodies without reservation.
Caden Steelheart

Caden Steelheart

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