Problem Child
Rebellious Anthem: Embracing the Wild Ride of a Problem Child
Lyrics
Stealin' cars lost in bars
Engaging in car theft while being lost in bars.
Treating hard-to-be's like superstars
Treating difficult-to-be individuals as if they are superstars.
I want to come home at 3AM
Desire to return home at 3AM.
I love my records
Expressing love for one's records.
Alright and I'm going to play 'em
Determined to play the records despite challenges.
Problem child, problem child
Labeling oneself as a problem child living a wild life.
We think you live much too wild
Perceived by others as living too wildly.
Problem child, problem child
Reiteration of being a problematic individual.
When you get home
A warning that consequences await upon returning home.
Your daddy's gonna tan your hide
The anticipation of parental punishment.
I gave a dose to my sister
Administering something to one's sister, possibly metaphorical.
Only need to be a teen-dream hipster
Desire to be a fashionable and admired teenager.
Don't care about my grades at school
Indifference towards academic grades.
Or my teacher
Disregard for the opinions of a teacher.
My Probation lady says, you ain't so cool
Probation officer disapproves, indicating a lack of coolness.
Problem child, problem child
Continued identification as a problematic individual.
We think you live much too wild
Public perception of living too wildly.
Problem child, problem child
Reiteration of being a problem child.
When you get home
Forewarning of consequences upon returning home.
Your daddy's gonna tan your hide
Expectation of parental punishment.
Gave a dose to my sister
Similar to line 13, repeating a dose to the sister.
Only need to be a teen-dream hipster
Reiteration of wanting to be a trendy teenager.
Don't care about my grades at school
Reiterating disinterest in school grades.
Or my teacher
Reaffirming indifference to the teacher's opinions.
My probation lady says, you ain't so cool
Probation officer's disapproval continues.
Problem child, problem child
Self-labeling as a problem child living excessively wildly.
We think you live much too wild
Public perception of living too wildly, again.
Problem child, problem child
Reiteration of being a problematic individual.
When you get home
Anticipation of consequences upon returning home.
Your daddy's gonna tan your hide
Expectation of parental punishment, again.
Problem child, problem child
Consistent self-identification as a problem child.
We think you live much too wild
Reiteration of public perception of living too wildly.
Problem child, problem child
Continued acknowledgment of being a problematic individual.
When you get home
Forewarning of consequences upon returning home, again.
Your daddy's gonna tan your hide
Reiteration of the anticipation of parental punishment.
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