Teenage Love

Vance Wright, Slick Rick

About Teenage Love

"Teenage Love" is the first single released from Slick Rick's 1988 debut album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. It was released in November 1988 as his debut single and was produced by Slick Rick and The Bomb Squad. "Teenage Love" would prove to be a hit for Slick Rick, making it to number 16 on the Hot Black Singles chart and number 8 on the Hot Rap Singles. It wasn't as successful as the next single, "Children's Story", released the following year.


Year:
1988
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(Chorus: repeat 4x)
A teenage love, a teenage love
Don't, don't hurt me again

[Verse One]
Aye sport, here's a thought from the old school crew
A serious situation we all go threw
It deals wit your feelins, so here what I say
It's like a dyke, but nothing seems to go your way
Bust this, two people, they really like each other
He says their's no one else
And she claims they're is no other
The feelins are same, and you receive a notion
To reveal your inner thoughts deeply hit emotions

(Chorus:4x)

[Verse Two]
Precious times, hopin they won't end
Tell your mother bout your lover
Or so your best friend
Ya mighty proud while your holdin her hand
Boys, yo that's my woman, and girls, yeah that's my man
This pressure brings a sort of warmth to ya heart
And everything seems so great at the start
For she loves him, and he also loves her
And it's hard to turn back to who the person you were
But later on, problems start to occur
And the bond, which combines, y'all turn into a blur
For the feelins were the same, now here's the score
You love him to much, and they don't love him anymore
Or did you have to choose a number
Or because your not bein true
Or maybe they're just plain sick of seein you
Word, now it might seem strange
You better take his quick, and make the right change

(Chorus: 4x)

[Verse Three]
See just when you swore, the boy was wrong and
Then they're gone, and part of ya heart's been stolen
Get back on your feet, wit a hop and a skip
But no, you rather go wit this dead relationship
Hangin around, and buyin him stuff
You seem him every darn day, you don't see him enough
You follow them around, and they claim ya hawkin
When conversation comes, you do all the talkin
Not to mention, attention, we all need a bit
Behind ya back they're sayin, yeah he's all on my tits
They're gettin sick of you, and quite annoyed
And if you had plans for the future, they're now destroyed
You saw what was happenin, and you still let it
And if you ever let him  make love to ya girl, you can forget it
Sweetheart, you been caught, spread around town
Passin then ya thoughts
And break up time, and your recitine the words
Yo this is fromt the heart, and I know the part hearts
Get over it, from now don't take short slick
If it's not true love, you shouldn't deal wit it
Just think of your future, and what is to come
And pay attention to the words that's in this song, they go

(Chorus: 4x)

Do you know, where ya goin to
Do like the things that life is showin you
And are you going to...

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Slick Rick

Richard Walters (born 14 January 1965), better known by his stage name Slick Rick, is a Grammy-nominated British- American rapper. He has also been known as MC Ricky D and Rick the Ruler. He began his career in late 1983, in the hip hop genre, where he recorded a series of acclaimed recordings such as "La Di Da Di" and "Children's Story". He is known for the use of narrative in his raps and has been called "hip hop's greatest storyteller."” more »

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Written by: ERIC T. SADLER, JAMES HENRY BOXLEY III, NAHIEM JOHNSON, OLIVER MARTIN SUNDERLAND, RICKY M. L. WALTERS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Teenage Love" was released in 1988 as one of the singles from Slick Rick's debut studio album, "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick".
Album Success
"The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" became one of the best-selling albums in 1989, achieving platinum status.
Lyrics Detail
The song "Teenage Love" is known for its deeply expressive lyrics which describe the highs and lows of a young, teenage love affair.
Chart Performance
"Teenage Love" managed to reach number 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, showcasing its success and the public's love for the song.
Slick Rick's Style
"Teenage Love" exemplifies Slick Rick's storytelling style of rapping. His narrative-style rapping made him one of the most exceptional lyricists in hip-hop history.
Production
The song was produced by Jam Master Jay, member of the iconic group Run-D.M.C.
Music Video
The song's music video features a young actress, LaChelle Harper, who later appeared in the movie "Boyz n the Hood."
Influence
The song has been sampled and covered by numerous artists over the years, greatly influencing the landscape of hip-hop.
Notable Live Performance
Slick Rick performed Teenage Love live on Soul Train in 1989, showcasing his charismatic performance style.
Critical Reception
Although the song never made it to the top of the charts, "Teenage Love" was still praised by critics for its storytelling, lyrical creativity and for celebrating the authentic vibe of hip hop.
Cultural Reference
The song was featured in the 2015 film "Dope," further emphasizing its cultural significance in the hip-hop world.

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