Dar Williams - Teenagers, Kick Our Butts Lyrics
When I grew up, well it felt greatI watched how others took their fateSome felt afraid and undefended, so they got meanAnd they pretended what they knew made them belong more than you.Im sure you know theres lots to learnBut thats not your fault, thats just your turn, yeah, yeahTeenagers, kick our butts, tell us what the future will bringTeenagers look at us, we have not solved everythingWe drink and smoke to numb our painWe read junk novels on the planeWe use authority for show so we can be a little smarterWe still can grow, and many doIts when we stop we cant reach youWe feel the loss, you feel the blameWere scared to lose, dont be the same, hey heyTeenagers, kick our butts, tell us what the future will bringTeenagers, look at us, we have not solved everythingThe hometown brought its hero inTo speak at the high school gymHe took a breath, he took a chanceHe strode up in his leather pantsAnd said, gee, thanks... butIm here today because I fought for what I felt and what I thoughtThey put me down they, were just wrongAnd now its they who dont belong, oh, ohTeenagers, kick our butts, tell us what the future will bringTeenagers look at us, we have not solved everythingAnd when the media tries to act your ageDont be seduced, theyre full of rageFind your voice, do what it takesMake sure you make lots of mistakesAnd find the future that redeemsGive us hell, give us dreamsAnd grow and grow and growAnd someday when some teenagers come to kick your buttsWell then like I do try toLoveKick our buttsLoveKick our buttsOh I loveKick our butts
