Teenage Icon
Teenage Icon

The Vaccines - Teenage Icon Lyrics

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Teenage Icon Lyrics

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

Writer(s): Arni Hjorvar Arnason, Freddie Clayton Cowan, Peter Gareth Christopher Robertson, Justin James Hayward-Young
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Teenage Icon' by The Vaccines released?

    'Teenage Icon' was released in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2012, as the second single from The Vaccines' second studio album, 'Come of Age'.

  2. What album is 'Teenage Icon' from?

    'Teenage Icon' is from The Vaccines' second studio album, 'Come of Age,' which was released in 2012.

  3. What inspired the theme of 'Teenage Icon'?

    Frontman Justin Young described 'Teenage Icon' as a self-conscious, introspective song about self-confidence. It deals with the irony of being perceived as an icon when he doesn't feel like one.

  4. Did 'Teenage Icon' receive any notable recognition?

    Yes, Rolling Stone named 'Teenage Icon' the 14th best song of 2012.

  5. Who are the writers of 'Teenage Icon'?

    The song 'Teenage Icon' was written by Arni Hjorvar Arnason, Freddie Clayton Cowan, Peter Gareth Christopher Robertson, and Justin James Hayward-Young.

  6. Did 'Teenage Icon' have any B-side tracks?

    Yes, a four-track extended play was made available in August 2012, including the B-side 'Panic Attack'.

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