Teenage Lobotomy
Ramones
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Lobotomy, lobotomy Lobotomy, lobotomy DDT did a job on me Now I am a real sickie Guess I'll have to break the news That I got no mind to lose All the girls are in love with me I'm a teenage lobotomy Slugs and snails are after me DDT keeps me happy Now I guess I'll have to tell 'em That I got no cerebellum Gonna get my Ph.D. I'm a teenage lobotomy Lobotomy, lobotomy Lobotomy, lobotomy DDT did a job on me Now I am a real sickie Guess I'll have to break the news That I got no mind to lose All the girls are in love with me I'm a teenage lobotomy
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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
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10 facts about this song
Band HistoryTeenage Lobotomy" is a song by the Ramones, a popular punk rock band from New York City. They were at the forefront of the punk rock movement in the 1970s.
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Album DetailThe song is featured on the band's third studio album, "Rocket to Russia," released in 1977.
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Lyrics and themeThe lyrics follow a theme common in the Ramones’ music, highlighting teen angst and rebellion. The term "lobotomy" is used as a metaphor to express the theme of teenage disillusionment and frustration.
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Song InfluenceThe song heavily presents and helped define the punk rock genre's rebellious and energetic style, with its fast tempo, short duration, and raw, aggressive sound.
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Song’s RankingThe song is one of the Ramones' most acclaimed, ranked number 40 out of 76 songs on Rolling Stone magazine's "Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Ramones Songs" in 2014.
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Rejection of PopThe song, like many Ramones tunes, was a reaction against the prevalent pop and disco music of the era. It represented a return to the raw roots of rock and roll.
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Live Performances"Teenage Lobotomy" is known for its energetic live performances. It became a staple of Ramones concerts and is considered one of the band's signature songs.
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Connection with pop cultureIn the realm of pop culture, the song's title serves as an allusion to the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest", where electroconvulsive therapy was performed, mirroring the irreverence and rebelliousness of punk rock.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song could be interpreted as the band's critique of social conformity, with the term "lobotomy" referring to the loss of individuality and free thought in teenagers.
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Lasting ImpactEven decades after its release, "Teenage Lobotomy" remains a popular and influential piece of music, notably within the punk rock community. Several bands have covered the song as a tribute to the Ramones prolific legacy.
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