About the song
In the realm of classic rock and roll, few songs capture the raw emotion and youthful exuberance of the teenage experience quite like Dion DiMucci’s “A Teenager in Love”. Released in 1959, this doo-wop anthem has become an enduring symbol of the innocence, vulnerability, and elation that define teenage love.
DiMucci’s impassioned vocals soar over a backdrop of infectious harmonies and driving rhythms, perfectly encapsulating the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany teenage infatuation. The song’s lyrics chronicle the narrator’s all-consuming love for a girl, painting vivid pictures of stolen glances, moonlit rendezvous, and the overwhelming power of first love.
“A Teenager in Love” is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a cultural touchstone that has resonated with generations of listeners. The song’s timeless appeal lies in its ability to capture the universal experience of teenage love, with all its intensity, confusion, and unadulterated joy.
DiMucci’s heartfelt performance and the song’s infectious energy have made “A Teenager in Love” a staple of rock and roll history. It has been covered by countless artists, including The Rolling Stones and Billy Joel, further cementing its status as an iconic anthem of the teenage experience.
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Lyrics
Ooh, wa-oohOoh, wa-oohEach time we have a quarrel, it almost breaks my heart‘Cause I’m so afraid that we will have to partEach night I ask the stars up aboveWhy must I be a teenager in love?One day I feel so happy, next day I feel so sadI guess I’ll learn to take the good with the bad‘Cause each night I ask the stars up aboveWhy must I be a teenager in love?I cried a tear for nobody but youI’ll be a lonely one, if you should say we’re throughWell, if you want to make me cry, that won’t be so hard to doAnd if you should say goodbye, I’ll still go on loving youEach night I ask the stars up aboveWhy must I be a teenager in love?I cried a tear for nobody but youI’ll be a lonely one, if you should say we’re throughWell, if you want to make me cry, that won’t be so hard to doAnd if you should say goodbye, I’ll still go on loving youEach night I ask the stars up aboveWhy must I be a teenager in love? (In love, wa-ooh)Why must I be a teenager in love? (In love, wa-ooh)Why must I be a teenager in love? (In love, wa-ooh)Why must I be a teenager in love?