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Teenagers
Release and Reception
"Teenagers" was released as the third single from the My Chemical Romance's third studio album, "The Black Parade," in July 2007. It charted in 15 countries and reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Band's Formula Breaker
Unlike the band's typical rock anthems, "Teenagers" is a pop-punk and glam rock song that veers off from the usual musical style of My Chemical Romance.
Inspiration Behind the Song
"Teenagers" was written by MCR's lead vocalist, Gerard Way, out of his fear of teenagers who would hang around the bus during his morning commutes.
This caused him to reflect on his own teenage years, resulting in the song's creation.
Song's Theme
"Teenagers" explores themes of teenage angst and rebellion. It reflects on the struggles young people face and the pressure from society to conform.
In Popular Culture
The song has widely been featured in various media.
It was used in trailers for the fourth season of "