Teenage World

Teenage World
Album	Transmissions to Horace
Released	1993
Artist	the Mountain Goats
Length	2:27
Previous Track	"Star Dusting"
Next Track	"Going to Santiago"

Teenage World is the eighth song on the tape Transmissions to Horace. It was re-released on the compilation Bitter Melon Farm.

Lyrics

You bought me a rabbit to keep me company
And I'm here in my car and the rabbit's here with me
Heading out Highway One, respecting posted speed limits
And I've tried to figure this one out but I can't find any meaning in it

And I'm sick and tired of trying to figure out your gestures
And I'm sick and tired of wondering what your presents mean
I'm gonna take this rabbit into Malibu 
And he'll chew on sourgrass while I wolf down Dexedrine
Dexedrine

The wind comes through the open window and I button my shirt
And the rabbit's riding shotgun, my teeth hurt
You sent me a package marked "live animals inside"
And the sun's coming up quickly above the rising tide

And I'm sick and tired of trying to figure out your gestures
And I'm sick and tired of wondering what your presents mean
I'm gonna take this rabbit into Malibu 
And he'll chew on sourgrass while I wolf down Dexedrine
Dexedrine

Comments by John Darnielle About this Song

• "I'm unhappy with the chorus of this song." -- 2002-03-08 - The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL

Things Referenced in this Song

DEXEDRINE is a central nervous system stimulant used for treating ADHD. It may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Live Shows this Song Was Played at

• 2014-06-14 - Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco, CA