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Oh look at me, so ordinary
No mystery with no great capabilities, but
I could make out as if I had it, but you know
God I'm so obvious and I should let it go
Oh, I don't know
Oh
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
Reserved and shy, your average guy
No piercing stare, just out of shape with messy hair, but
I always figured I was somebody and wait
And now I'm guessing that my moment must be late
'Cause I'm here
Oh
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
I'm not magnetic or mythical
I'm suburban and typical
But I got it, I got it
I'm overrun with it all
Seductive, charm, a way with words
So effortless not leather clad or dangerous, but
I always did it like a real rebel would
I have a photo where John Lennon may have stood
Or so I'm told
Oh
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
No mystery with no great capabilities, but
I could make out as if I had it, but you know
God I'm so obvious and I should let it go
Oh, I don't know
Oh
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
Reserved and shy, your average guy
No piercing stare, just out of shape with messy hair, but
I always figured I was somebody and wait
And now I'm guessing that my moment must be late
'Cause I'm here
Oh
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
I'm not magnetic or mythical
I'm suburban and typical
But I got it, I got it
I'm overrun with it all
Seductive, charm, a way with words
So effortless not leather clad or dangerous, but
I always did it like a real rebel would
I have a photo where John Lennon may have stood
Or so I'm told
Oh
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
I'm no teenage icon
I'm no Frankie Avalon
I'm nobody's hero
Lyrics submitted by MyNameIsJelly9
Teenage Icon Lyrics as written by Freddie Clayton Cowan Arni Hjorvar Arnason
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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how is this song about old people who need youngsters to feel good about him/herself? isnt it like an autobiographical song? written by the lead singer saying he isnt an enigmatic frontman but an ordinary guy. this is a literal interpretation, i dont think you can take it any other way. where is the "enticing aand manipulating of young people"?
And perhaps it's about someone who doesn't believe that anyone other than young, idealistic, partying, naive, not fully grown (emotionally, mentally, and even physically) people could find her/him bright, fascinating, exciting, worthy, special, etc. Maybe it's about someone who thinks s/he must have a game to be liked, loved, accepted, and appreciated. And just maybe it boils down to her not seeing what others see in her true self..the face and brain behind that game. Who knows. Good song, though. I like the band.
...and heart behind the game. Don't wish to omit what is most important.