âTeenagers in Loveâ is a song for spring, a time when âa young manâs fancy turns to thoughts of love.â Of course teenage affection can take another turn. Just how affectionate should teenagers be at school? A little hand holding, an arm around the shoulder seems like an acceptable PDA (Public Display of Affection).
Wait! Is that couple kissing? You mean I have to say something to them? I didnt sign on for that. And maybe Im just a little bit jealous. Oh well, in our minds we can always hold onto youth; and singing, incidentally, is a great way to stay young.
Each time I see them coming,
I know Ill have to say
That school is not a place
For such a PDA.
I wish I knew some better ways of
Dealing with these teenagers in love.
Theyre eyeing one another,
Its more than just a smile.
I feel their energy
From way across the aisle.
Those racing hormones -- what do you say?
Its not the place. Youre in school today.
I see them in the lunchroom.
Theyre getting mighty tight.
Im on lunch duty and
Ive gotta make things right.
I have to say that this part is tough,
To reprimand teenagers in love.
They look at me like I am
Just one old crazy fool.
Does it make any difference
If we make out in school?
I wonder what your parents would say
If they could see you acting this way?
That doesnt seem to matter.
It doesnt make a dent.
They seem quite comfortable,
Its my embarrassment.
The teachers met, and we made a rule:
No fondling one another at school.
But whats a rule for ado-
Lescents, if not to break.
They find creative ways,
Cause theres a lot at stake.
It isnt that we mean to be cruel.
Were we like this when we were in school?
We probly did the same things.
We probly broke some rules.
We probly caused some grief
To teachers in our schools.
Now were the ones who say, Thats enough
To starry-eyed teenagers in love.
Maybe I hold a secret,
Wish that it could be me,
That I was young again,
Primed for discovery.
Sometimes I ask the stars up above
If I can be a teenager in love.
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