Teenage Love
Vance Wright, Slick Rick
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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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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".
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Album Success"The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" became one of the best-selling albums in 1989, achieving platinum status.
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Lyrics DetailThe song "Teenage Love" is known for its deeply expressive lyrics which describe the highs and lows of a young, teenage love affair.
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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.
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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.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Jam Master Jay, member of the iconic group Run-D.M.C.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features a young actress, LaChelle Harper, who later appeared in the movie "Boyz n the Hood."
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InfluenceThe song has been sampled and covered by numerous artists over the years, greatly influencing the landscape of hip-hop.
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Notable Live PerformanceSlick Rick performed Teenage Love live on Soul Train in 1989, showcasing his charismatic performance style.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough 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.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song was featured in the 2015 film "Dope," further emphasizing its cultural significance in the hip-hop world.
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