Teen Angst
Cracker
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I don't know what the world may need But I'm sure as hell that is 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 is a good start for me Think I'll drive to 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 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 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 another folk singer Like I need a hole in my head, head, 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 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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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" was released as a single by the American rock band Cracker in 1992.
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Album NameThe song features in Cracker's debut album titled "Cracker", which was released the same year.
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Chart Success"Teen Angst" topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for a week in 1992.
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Song MeaningThe song is a commentary on the grunge movement of the early ‘90s, with the lyrics expressing a mix of indifference, sarcasm and, as the title suggests, teenage angst.
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Band LineupAt the time the song was recorded, Cracker consisted of frontman David Lowery, guitarist Johnny Hickman, bassist Davey Faragher and drummer Rick Jaeger.
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Music VideoThe "Teen Angst" music video is a live performance filmed in black and white, encapsulating the high-energy, youth-driven spirit of the early 90s grunge/alternative scene.
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Song ReceptionThe song is considered one of the band's most popular and enduring songs. It has received favorable reviews for its catchy melody and ironic lyrics.
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Notable PerformanceIn 1994, Cracker delivered a memorable performance of "Teen Angst" at the Woodstock '94 festival.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands have covered "Teen Angst", including the Robby Krieger Band, featuring the former Doors guitarist.
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Continued PopularityEven after decades of its release, "Teen Angst" still resonates with fans and is often included in the band's setlists during live shows.
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