Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Teenage Rockstars Lyrics






When we were kids, we played with matches
When we grew up, we started bands
Yeah we skipped school, but played the dances
And when we started making fans

We blew off college, toured the country in a van
Now sometimes at the grocery store
The people say they knew me back when

We were teenage rockstars
Made our hometown proud
When we were teenage rockstars
We taught ourselves to play
And we played loud

We signed a deal and made some records
Sold out shows and married young
The money came, we started fighting
We partied hard, and had our fun

We blew off deadlines and forgot to call our friends
Now sometimes at the shopping mall
The people say they knew me back when

We were teenage rockstars
Made our fathers proud
When we were teenage rockstars
We taught ourselves to play
And we played loud

Now I sit at this piano
I watch my daughter in the yard
I think about those days in high school
My best friend playing his guitar

In my parents' living room, where all of this began
And when I leave the shows these days
The people say they knew me back when

We were teenage rockstars
So young and so strung out
When we were teenage rockstars
We taught ourselves to play
We took the stage
And we played loud





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  1. K.... H....

    I followed you guys back when (for years actually) but this song breaks my heart. It was a cool experience I'm sure, no question, and you shared a lot of talent, but this would be such a hard way to grow up.

  2. M.... H....

    What can i say the mans got chiggers 😜

  3. D.... H....

    Simply Incredible.

  4. K.... B....

    I never actually say this, but this deserves more views because it's so beautiful.

  5. A.... C....

    13 year fan here, thanks to my now husband, then boyfriend introducing me to Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin. Been hooked ever since!

  6. M.... S....

    I was teenaged rock fan back then. And now I’m proud I liked him.

  7. R.... B....

    I have the DVD most of this came from

  8. B.... ....

    I heard this song in the airplane and I fell in love with it

  9. D.... M....

    Such a Talent. Best show I saw was you in SLC circa 2002-2003 and you lit the piano on fire with Taking Back Sunday. Keep the tunes coming

  10. C.... E....

    So amazing man I grew up to this band . Me and my buddy remember meeting you at your first warped tour you guys were selling your own merch . We loved you ever since fantastic memories . Many blessings for many years to come .

  11. M.... M....

    Have a nice tour!

  12. K.... M....

    Feel like butch probably got a chuckle out of this when he was producing it

  13. n.... #....

    Evolution of a real artist like Andrew is rare in my lifetime,thank you for the memories.

  14. S.... J....

    This is so amazing. Your music has moved mountains in my soul. Thank you for this, for everything you do.

  15. M.... �....

    Like is you ! Good

  16. f.... ....

    Love this video , you just reminisce along with him. Brings me back ♥️

  17. A.... R....

    This song gives me the feels... Been a Soco, Jacks's, Andrew fan for as long as I can remember. Every song has some sort of memory associated with it.

    My sister and I just booked our bucketlist trip to Vegas to watch Andrew in March (unfortunately he doesn't frequent Calgary, Alberta often), so I am re-exploring all his music and it makes me so happy.

  18. l.... ....

    omg, fetus Andrew is too much for my heart!

  19. m.... ....

    Something Corporate oh yeah!!!

  20. t.... ....

    I'm happy to see some of the music video of "Space " by Something Corporate in this video, since that music video was how I first found out about Something Corporate, then Jack's Mannequin all sung by Andrew McMahon who is now solo.

  21. S.... T....

    What an anthem. More epic writing by an incredible talent.

  22. A.... T....

    I cry everytime I watch this. Nearly 14 years of pure and absolute love. Been along on this journey half of my life! Love you, Andrew!

  23. J.... L....

    This song has been so nostalgic for me all week. It brings me right back to my freshman year of high school listening to SoCo then Jack's Mannequin in college, and the new stuff now as a wife and mother. My husband is a huge fan too and it feels like we grew up along side you. This song evokes years of memories.

  24. C.... F....

    I’m sorry, but how are there 7 people that listened to this and thumbed down? How can you listen to this and not feel it in your heart?

  25. B.... A....

    Andrew is one of the only musicians from my teenage years that I still passionately follow. He is a legend and a visionary and I'll follow him as long as he plays music 💛

  26. D.... T....

    I don't know what is, Andrew just keeps making songs so self mythical, and he's been doing this forever, but now it sounds extremely cloying, cuz he's covered getting nostalgic about his old band before, but if it we're a true love letter to his old band, this feels hollow, it's in the title, nobody remembers you as teenage rockstars, you were a bunch of endlessly endearing dorks, and that's why this subject deserves a more suiting sound than a Adult Contemporary ballad with a bad hook

  27. T.... G....

    Now this is a real artist! Love it!

  28. C.... W....

    First saw SoCo at Warp Tour 2002 at the Gorge Amphitheater in WA state. I was there mainly to see New Found Glory. Then I watched Soco on stage and I thought they were pretty good. They became my favorite band and I would see them whenever they came to the Seattle area. To be honest, I still prefer the Soco stuff over JM and AMITW. I still listen to If I die, Caldecott Tunnel, Airports and Forget December quite often. I definitely miss the old Soco days.

  29. r.... c....

    A great track

  30. L.... M....

    This was incredible. Thanks. I'm having a baby soon and I'm naming him andrew because andrew has helped my life so much. Since I was 15 I grew up with his music. So happy for him. Happy he still makes amazing music.

  31. J.... G....

    Amazing song. This is the type of music that should be getting millions of views. Keep the songs coming Andrew! Forever fan since Something Corporate.

  32. A.... C....

    love that there is footage of presumably the first time of AM meeting Butch Walker? and now he's producing this track and album...brilliant Easter egg in the video for those who also love Butch

  33. s.... ....

    You know you’re old when you recognize most of those clips from the something corporate dvd 😭😭 been listening since 2003. Thanks for the memories.

    Maybe a reunion tour? I’d pay 💰 to see that 😘

  34. j.... k....

    This stirs up so much nostalgia of going to SoCo shows at hole-in-the-wall venues in Pittsburgh with my college friends. Watching Andrew dance on the piano and light it on fire. The North painting on the piano! I have a 7yo daughter now, and she's a fan of AMITW, and she thinks it's SO COOL that her mom has 15 year old selfies with Andrew (taken with a disposable camera!). I've been playing the SoCo and JM songs for her lately.

  35. V.... ....

    This sounds like Liability by Lorde

  36. P.... ....

    Great song. Thanks!

  37. t.... ....

    This was insane! The realization that I’ve journeyed the last 15 years with your music being one of the most inspiring parts of my life.. I don’t know that “Thank You” really cuts it. Andy, you are one my biggest influences as a musician and songwriter. I am forever grateful that you decided to take that chance and live out your dream. You have been sharing such an amazing thing with so many people. Much love to you!

  38. J.... ....

    This was so breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for always pouring your heart and soul into your music! I’ll be watching my Live at Ventura DVD tonight and patiently waiting for the new album! And only a few more months before we set sail for a week with your beautiful music on the Rock Boat!!

  39. b.... ....

    I like the song a little more after watching the video. Loved all the old clips!

  40. K.... ....

    literally the best song he’s ever written

  41. N.... A....

    I was in my early 20's when Something Corporate came out and now I'm 37 and I've enjoyed the evolution of Andrews music. We grew up together. Ps I'm not crying! You're crying!

  42. r.... ....

    What a great pleasure its been to stand outside it all and watch what you and your friends have created, and what you continue to create. I dont believe I will ever out grow the excitement of new music, and the emotion of sharing a moment with this art we all live for.

  43. J.... M....

    So totally overwhelmed with love for this song, this video. So many happy memories of these shows, this time in my life. Just perfect.

  44. s.... ....

    I'm not crying, you're crying.

  45. L.... M....

    You continue to make this older fan proud. And you make me cry - all the time! Bravo, Andrew.

  46. P.... D....

    I hate this. I love this. Andy, you always know what I need to hear, but it’s hard to hear we’re getting old. SC and Jack’s was exactly what I needed 10 years ago, and this is exactly what I need now. Good work, sir.

  47. V.... J....

    This video💙💙💙💙all the feels. I love the song and love, no adore the video! The clips from Live @Venture and the Something Corporate DVD before that one.. and glimpses of the music videos. So much of my young adult to Adult life has a soundtrack of your music.

  48. S.... H....

    Fantastic....just fantastic 💞

  49. N.... C....

    I like to think my hands are somewhere in this video!

  50. B.... S....

    Gimme alllll the nostalgia feels. Amazing. Cant wait for the new tunes! Proud to be following this musical journey for over a decade!

  51. M.... M....

    Strongbad sighting!

  52. G.... T....

    Thank You Andrew.

  53. B.... B....

    Watching the behind the scenes of such a crucial point in my life brought me to tears. Your teenage rockstar stage got me through mine. Thank you so much. And thank you for continuing creating such amazing art. This song is incredible. You are incredible. Thank you!!

  54. B.... ....

    I knew you back when!! The long Something Corporate hair is my fav tho :)

  55. E.... G....

    Damn. I can't stop playing this, I've been following this guy's career awhile now. This song perfectly captured why I admire him so much. <3 you Andrew!!

  56. S.... F....

    That 'CLUTH' game of bowling, the pre-show haircut.
    I watched that DVD 1000 times.

  57. W.... G....

    yep. strong work.

  58. m.... ....

    a beautiful homage to the days of *something corporate* and beyond. The music video was done magnificently and I am so glad you've chosen to showcase your vocal talents in a softer based melody and rhythm. The album comes out the day after my birthday and I can't wait to hear what you call the best music you have ever written!

  59. E.... L....

    Love this. Feeling so nostalgic now.

  60. M.... T....

    Love it! :)

  61. J.... ....

    All the feels! I know I was at at least on of the shows from this video. I just love this makes me feel all nostalgic! Also...who had the audacity to thumbs down this video?!

  62. S.... S....

    Goosebumps everytime! Thanks for dreaming Andy, you've made the world a brighter place for a lot of us ! See you in Pittsburgh.

  63. m.... ....

    WE LOVE YOU ANDREW💙💙💙

  64. L.... ....

    I love this so much I'm going to cry 💗

  65. C.... S....

    That SoCo Live at Ventura DVD that makes up at least half of this is so go. Its getting dug out of a box tonight.

  66. i.... y....

    I fucking love you just so you know. 💕💕💕

  67. w.... a....

    this is so beautiful wow ..

  68. J.... ....

    This song and video give off major something corporate/jack’s mannequin vibes. It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come as an artist and I’m excited to hear the rest of the album 💕

  69. S.... H....

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START OFF THE DAY

  70. C.... H....

    So much nostalgia. The Warped Tour DVD is the first time I ever heard Something Corporate. And rewatching all the clips from Live at Ventura. Definitely chills.

  71. M.... P....

    An amazing artist who just continues to get better with age!

  72. B.... S....

    Wow! What a blast from the past! I've been honored to be a part of this musical journey for 16 years now. Here's to many, many more!

  73. M.... E....

    I love this and Andrew so much💛

  74. T.... ....

    im crying. like the rest of yall

  75. D.... ....

    Andrew, this song is so, so good.
    I have had it on repeat since you released it.
    Thank you so much for sharing your music and world with us!
    I can't wait to see you play again this coming year!

  76. K.... B....

    This is one of the best songs you have ever done. I am SO excited for this next chapter! :) Thank you for everything.

  77. A.... B....

    Holyyyy shit 😭😍 right in the feels

  78. s.... ....

    Keep it Up!

  79. H.... R....

    Andrew, thank you for being my first concert ever when I was eleven years old on 11/11/11 at the El Rey theater and teaching me about the power of music. I'll always miss Jack's Mannequin, but I'll always love watching you grow.

    H.... R....

    Hannah Reynolds what? You’re so young!

    H.... R....

    @maybememories I am about to turn 19 and am an Andrew fan :) Something Corporate has been my favorite band since I was 12. I had a crush on Andy in middle school haha. Better than Justin Bieber.

    H.... R....

    I was!! My dad and sister were massive fans of SC and I tagged along and ended up loving Jack's.

    H.... R....

    11 up votes, too 😉

    H.... R....

    @Hannah Reynolds wow!! That makes me as a 26yo feel so old. 😂😂

  80. S.... ....

    Beautiful

  81. N.... P....

    THIS NEW ALBUM IS GOING TO BE AMAZING

  82. C.... S....

    Totalmente emocionado, sigo a Andrew desde Something Corporate y volver a ver esto me trae tantos recuerdos!
    Greetings from Perú!

    C.... S....

    Bueno saber que hay otros latinos que siguen a Andrew tanto como yo, saludos desde Chile.

  83. M.... E....

    Amazing song! So nostalgic! It makes me think the new album will be a reflection on your past (Ohio and this song fit that category). Really excited to hear more new material and buy a new album! Been listening since SoCo days, and will continue until you retire (hopefully won't be for many, many years to come).

  84. M.... P....

    Damn. Feels like yesterday.....

  85. W.... ....

    Well. This just punched me right in the feels.

  86. M.... A....

    New music from Andrew, and I got to see The National play on Jimmy Fallon. Best day ever.

  87. A.... P....

    So amazing!! I feel like I just traveled throw time with this man!

  88. S.... B....

    God, the nostalgia. Please never stop doing all of this!

  89. P.... C....

    Man, I knew you not that long ago but traveled along your history in this video. New fans, and long time ones, all love you, because you're amazing. Truly inspirational for young people like me. With love, from Brazil!

  90. K.... D....

    Ohhhhh that format shirt though

  91. K.... R....

    Andrew Mcmahon's evolution as an artist is legendary. I didn't think I could love his music anymore but this song.... omg I'm just so excited for this album!

  92. v.... ....

    I think the descriptions and posts are my favorite part of every new song release

  93. A.... T....

    wow... this just brought me to tears. an amazing song and an equally amazing artist. absolutely love love love it. all of it. when it started and you were so young, I just knew. thank you for something corporate, thank you for jack’s mannequin, thank you for andrew mcmahon in the wilderness. thank you for everything. thank you for being my favorite teenage rockstar :)

    A.... T....

    👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯

  94. A.... J....

    Wow, I feel like I just went through almost twenty years of my life along with you. Thanks for being along for the ride.

  95. N.... B....

    Yay new music!

  96. C.... ....

    Oh, nostalgia

  97. J.... ....

    Omg, Andy. This is going to be huge. It's so good. So much love from Chicago!

  98. M.... G....

    I AM CRYING WOW