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I seriously doubt that this is the correct interpretation. Simple Plan's stereotypical bubblegum punk whiny teenager lyrics at first listen could pass for a parody, mocking the ridiculousness of 30 year olds complaining about homework and chores. But they aren't being ironic. They're being serious. Am I wrong here? Tell me I'm wrong. {{unsigned ip|70.67.175.61}} | I seriously doubt that this is the correct interpretation. Simple Plan's stereotypical bubblegum punk whiny teenager lyrics at first listen could pass for a parody, mocking the ridiculousness of 30 year olds complaining about homework and chores. But they aren't being ironic. They're being serious. Am I wrong here? Tell me I'm wrong. {{unsigned ip|70.67.175.61}} | ||
Revision as of 21:51, 23 August 2017
My interpretation is that it is physically impossible to feel another person's body and thoughts, hence the line "You don't know what it's like to be me" is true.
I seriously doubt that this is the correct interpretation. Simple Plan's stereotypical bubblegum punk whiny teenager lyrics at first listen could pass for a parody, mocking the ridiculousness of 30 year olds complaining about homework and chores. But they aren't being ironic. They're being serious. Am I wrong here? Tell me I'm wrong. 70.67.175.61 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
- No, I think you're absolutely right with your interpretation! 213.69.26.162 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
- The title text seems to prove your interpretation is right. And I must say your comment is one of the most accurate statements I've ever seen. 18.215.1.197 12:51, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
The interpretation is absolutely correct. Check this video [1], you will find this text "You don't know what it's like to be like me" in the lyrics.--Dgbrt (talk) 13:16, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
- Yes, that lyric is indeed in the song. But Randall is reflecting on the hilariously ironic "stereotypical bubblegum punk whiny teenager lyrics" as described above, not the bizarre explanation you have above. I understand if you're a Simple Plan fan, but judging by this comic Randall isn't. 18.215.1.197 22:00, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
- Sorry I am late, but it seems we are just living at different time zones. I am not native English because I am from Germany, but I thought that "teenage angst" also mentioned at the Wiki page should stay at this explanation. I was also hoping someone else would participate here at this discussion. So I am sure we will find the REAL explain. I am with you. --Dgbrt (talk) 20:35, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
It says the title text stated that the text wasn't written by teenagers. As it appears now, it just says "This is true. The lyrics are ridiculous". Nothing about the age of the people who wrote them (although knowing how such singers work, I seriously doubt that any of the group actually wrote anything themselves. Which not to say that the person who wrote it for them was a teenager either. 108.162.218.118 02:48, 12 May 2016 (UTC)
I think it's also important to note that the band members were in their mid-20's when they released this song (23-25, according to Wikipedia). Still a tad bit too old to be singing about teen angst, but not quite as "ridiculous" as if they were in their 30's. 162.158.138.214 00:38, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
