NO DOUBT
- Sixteen Lyrics / with translationsYou've been a juvenile
With a dolphin smile
With no elbow room
With your body in bloom
You've had your little backyard
Protected by big walls
You didn't dare look over
'Cause you've been too small
Now you're finally sixteen
And you're feeling old
But they won't believe
That you've got a soul
'Cause you're only sixteen
And you're feeling real
But you can't seem to cop a feel
Why do they force us
Through the metamorphose
Little butterfly
No matter how you try
You'll be segragated
You're gonna be closed off
You're callow and you're green
'Cause you're caught between
You're only sixteen
Try to cross the line
But your little wings are intertwined
You're only sixteen
And you're such a tease
And there's nothing you do
That can really please
"These children
They're not really bad most of them
They're just products
Of rotten neighborhoods
And bad family situations"
You know you can forsake it
So sit back and take it
You see you're not just ripe
So don't try and fight that
You're only sixteen
You wanna catch a peek
But they look at you
Like you're such a freak
Well, you're only sixteen
With a lot to say
But they won't give you
The time of day
You're only sixteen!
You're only sixteen!!
You're only sixteen!!!
You poor little thing
With a dolphin smile
With no elbow room
With your body in bloom
You've had your little backyard
Protected by big walls
You didn't dare look over
'Cause you've been too small
Now you're finally sixteen
And you're feeling old
But they won't believe
That you've got a soul
'Cause you're only sixteen
And you're feeling real
But you can't seem to cop a feel
Why do they force us
Through the metamorphose
Little butterfly
No matter how you try
You'll be segragated
You're gonna be closed off
You're callow and you're green
'Cause you're caught between
You're only sixteen
Try to cross the line
But your little wings are intertwined
And you're such a tease
And there's nothing you do
That can really please
"These children
They're not really bad most of them
They're just products
Of rotten neighborhoods
And bad family situations"
You know you can forsake it
So sit back and take it
You see you're not just ripe
So don't try and fight that
You're only sixteen
You wanna catch a peek
But they look at you
Like you're such a freak
Well, you're only sixteen
With a lot to say
But they won't give you
The time of day
You're only sixteen!
You're only sixteen!!
You're only sixteen!!!
You poor little thing
Facts about Sixteen
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Sixteen is written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal.
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It is first released on October 10, 1995 as part of No Doubt's album "Tragic Kingdom" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song Sixteen by No Doubt shows how teenagers face challenges because people view them as different from social norms. The comparison of a 'little butterfly' shows how people want to achieve personal growth while they face their life challenges. The lyrics of Sixteen present six different themes which include social commentary, reflection, despair, and two types of emotional distress. The song demonstrates how teenage years and personal development interact with societal norms and the process of discovering one's identity and the experience of being judged and not understood. The lyrics contain themes of adolescence and societal expectations, which may be more suitable for a mature audience. The theme of growing up and feeling misunderstood appears mild through its language yet it reaches older listeners through its storytelling.
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Sixteen falls under the genre Alternative.
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Sixteen song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote Sixteen lyrics?
Sixteen is written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal.
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When was Sixteen released?
It is first released on October 10, 1995 as part of No Doubt's album "Tragic Kingdom" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Sixteen lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song Sixteen by No Doubt shows how teenagers face challenges because people view them as different from social norms. The comparison of a 'little butterfly' shows how people want to achieve personal growth while they face their life challenges. The lyrics of Sixteen present six different themes which include social commentary, reflection, despair, and two types of emotional distress. The song demonstrates how teenage years and personal development interact with societal norms and the process of discovering one's identity and the experience of being judged and not understood. The lyrics contain themes of adolescence and societal expectations, which may be more suitable for a mature audience. The theme of growing up and feeling misunderstood appears mild through its language yet it reaches older listeners through its storytelling.
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Which genre is Sixteen?
Sixteen falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Sixteen?
Sixteen song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Gwen Stefani, Tony KanalRecord Label(s): 1995 UMG Recordings, Inc
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