Teenage Mediocrity
Embracing Teenage Mediocrity: A Candid Journey of Self-Discovery
Lyrics
When I was a kid, I was called a doofus
As a child, the speaker was mocked and considered foolish.
My mom said, "Don't cry son, kids are ruthless"
The speaker's mother consoled him, acknowledging the cruelty of other kids.
Well now I'm 17, I can't make excuses
At 17, the speaker realizes he can't use excuses anymore.
It's time to face the fact I'm fucking useless
The speaker faces the harsh truth of feeling worthless.
Why do I even bother
The speaker questions the purpose of his efforts.
When I run, I'm out of breath, and I'm socially inept
The speaker struggles physically and socially, feeling out of place.
Guess that I was meant to be Teenage Mediocrity
Acceptance of being destined for mediocrity during adolescence.
Call it drugs or ADD, I guess it's just plain to see
Attributes struggles to drugs or ADD, highlighting visibility.
That it was my destiny, Teenage Mediocrity
Emphasizes that mediocrity was predestined during adolescence.
I've been told my IQ made me disposable
The speaker was deemed disposable based on IQ.
Just a kid that was overly emotional
The speaker's emotional nature may have hindered notable achievements.
Is that why I've done nothing notable?
Raises a question about the lack of significant accomplishments.
I disappoint my dad cause I'm uncoachable
The speaker disappoints his father by being uncoachable.
But my biggest fear is that it's all downhill from here
Expresses fear that life will only get worse from this point.
I'm so scrawny, you can see, got no personality
Describes physical inadequacies and a lack of personality.
Pure inferiority, Teenage Mediocrity
Acknowledges a sense of inferiority during adolescence.
What is happening to me? Lose touch with reality
Questions the speaker's connection with reality.
Cry where no one else can see, Teenage Mediocrity
Expresses a need to cry in solitude due to mediocrity.
No one will go out with me, got no muscle density
Highlights the difficulty in attracting romantic partners.
Diagnosed with HPV, Teenage Mediocrity
Reveals a medical diagnosis (HPV) adding to the challenges.
I still have my virginity, why are you recording me?
Questions the act of recording, emphasizing privacy.
Live my life in agony, Teenage Mediocrity
Describes living a painful and agonizing life.
Unimpressive SAT, GPA was 2.3
Reports unimpressive academic achievements (SAT, GPA).
No use to society, Teenage Mediocrity
Feels useless to society due to mediocrity.
Call it drugs or ADD, I guess it's just plain to see
Reiterates struggles and attributes them to drugs or ADD.
There's no one else to blame but me for Teenage Mediocrity
The speaker takes responsibility for his mediocrity.
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