Teenage Love Affair

Alicia Keys

About Teenage Love Affair

"Teenage Love Affair" is a song by American R&B and soul singer–songwriter Alicia Keys from her third studio album, As I Am (2007). Written by Keys, Jack Splash, Matthew Kahane, and Harold Lilly, it was released as the album's third single in March 2008. The song is listed number twenty three on the 100 Best Songs of 2007 published by Rolling Stone magazine.


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Uh, can't wait to get home
Baby, dial your number
Can you pick up the phone?
'Cause I wanna holla
Daydreaming about you all day in school, can't concentrate
Wanna have your voice in my ear
'Til mama comes and says it's too late

'Cause the lights are on outside (outside)
Wish there was somewhere to hide (to hide)
I just don't want to say goodbye
'Cause you are my baby, baby

Nothing really matters
I don't really care
What nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair

Another secret meeting
On the fifth floor stair case
I'm gonna give you this letter
Of all the things I can't say
Want you to be my first, my last, my ending and beginning, yeah
I wrote your name in my book
Your last name, my first
I'm your Mrs

'Cause the lights are on outside (outside)
Wish there was somewhere to hide (to hide)
I just don't want to say goodbye
'Cause you are my baby, baby

Nothing really matters
I don't really care
What nobody tell me (uh-ah)
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance (uh-ah)
My first teenage love affair

Hey boy (what's up)
You know I really like being with you?
Just hanging out with you is fun

So, so maybe we can go to first base
Because I feel you (yeah)
Second base (yeah)
Want you to feel me too 
Third base
Better pump the breaks
Well baby, slow down
I gotta go home now

'Cause the lights are on outside (outside)
Wish there was somewhere to hide (to hide)
'Cause I just don't want to say goodbye
'Cause you are my baby, baby

Nothing really matters
I don't really care
What nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair
My baby, baby
Nothing really matters
I don't really care
What nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: CARL MITCHELL HAMPTON, JO BRIDGES, TOM NIXON, ALICIA KEYS, MATT KAHANE, HAROLD SPENCER JR. LILLY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Teenage Love Affair" is a song from Alicia Keys' third studio album, "As I Am," released in 2007.
Track Position
The song is the third track on the album, which features 14 songs in total.
Genre
Just like most of Alicia Keys' work, "Teenage Love Affair" falls under the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) genre. It has a bit of a retro vibe, hearkening back to 1960s and 70s soul music.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Alicia Keys, Jack Splash and Harold Lilly.
Inspiration
The song takes its inspiration from the 1978 song "Let Me Prove My Love to You," performed by The Main Ingredient.
Alicia Keys as Performer and Producer
Not only did Alicia Keys perform the song, but she also served as one of the producers.
Music Video
The music video was heavily influenced by Spike Lee's movie "School Daze". It features Keys as a college student and her crush played by actor Derek Luke.
Chart Performance
"Teenage Love Affair" reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States. It fared better in the R&B/Hip-hop charts where it reached as high as number 3.
Single Release
The song was released as the third single from the album "As I Am" on March 31, 2008, following the success of the previous singles, "No One" and "Like You'll Never See Me Again".
Positive Reviews
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its vintage feel and style.
Live Performances
Alicia Keys has performed "Teenage Love Affair" at several live shows and music festivals, such as Good Morning America and the 2008 BET Awards.

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