Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)
Cracker
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I don't know what the world may need But I'm sure as hell that it starts with me And that's a wisdom I've laughed at I don't know what the world may want But a good stiff drink it surely don't So I think I'll go and fix myself a tall one 'Cause what the world needs now Is a new kind of tension 'Cause the old one just bores me to death 'Cause what the world needs now Is another folk singer Like I need a hole in my head I don't know what the world may need But a V8 engine's a good start for me Think I'll drive and find a place To be surly I don't know what the world may want But some words of wisdom could comfort us Think I'll leave that up to Someone wiser 'Cause what the world needs now Are some true words of wisdom Like la la la la la la la la-la 'Cause what the world needs now Is another folk singer Like I need a hole in my head I don't know what the world may need And I never grasped your complexities I'd be happy just to get Your attention And I don't know what the world may want But your long sweet body lying next to mine Could certainly Raise my spirits 'Cause what the world needs now Is a new Frank Sinatra So I can get you in bed 'Cause what the world needs now Is another folk singer Like I need a hole in my head What the world needs now What the world needs now Is a new Frank Sinatra so I can get you in bed What the world needs now What the world needs now Is another folk singer like I need a hole in my head
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Written by: DAVID ALLEN FARAGHER, DAVID CHARLES LOWERY, JOHN ARTHUR HICKMAN
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7 facts about this song
About the Song"Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now)" is a track by Cracker. It's one of their most popular songs. It was released in 1992 as part of their self-titled debut album.
- Initially, the song didn't chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it later went on to peak at number 1 on the US Modern Rock chart.
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About CrackerCracker is an American rock band led by singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman. The group is often associated with the post-grunge and alternative rock movements of the 1990s.
- Besides their music career, the band is also known for its decade-long legal fight with Spotify over royalties, which shed light on the struggles artists face in the digital age.
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Collaboration with Leftover SalmonLeftover Salmon, a band known for their genre-blending music and energetic live shows, covered "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" with Cracker.
- The collaboration gave a unique twist to the original song, blending Cracker's alternative rock style with Leftover Salmon's bluegrass and rock fusion.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe official title is "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)", reflecting the song's focus on the struggles, confusion, and rebellion commonly associated with teenage years.
- The lyrics are somewhat satirical, suggesting what the world needs is another folk singer or a new brand of soap, highlighting the insincerity and commercialism of society.
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Recognition and Popularity"Teen Angst" found considerable success on alternative radio stations, and its music video was frequently played on MTV.
- It has been covered by several other bands and is still a standout track in Cracker's discography, consistently performed at live shows. The song's enduring popularity demonstrates its relevance, even decades after its initial release.
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David Lowery's ViewDavid Lowery, Cracker’s lead vocalist, and principal songwriter once expressed that the song was, in part, about the challenge of being a musician - specifically the struggle to remain original and meaningful in the face of commercial pressures.
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LegacyThe song's refrain, "What the world needs now is another folk singer like I need a hole in the head," is memorable and has been referred to in popular culture on various occasions.
- It is considered an anthem for Generation X, expressing its cynicism and frustrated idealism.
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