American Teen – English Lyrics

• By: Khalid
• Album: American Teen

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Khalid's "American Teen," a song that beautifully articulates the highs and lows of adolescence. Through its relatable lyrics and smooth, R&B-infused pop sound, you can explore common expressions and emotional nuances associated with youth and self-discovery. This track offers a window into contemporary American teenage life, making it a special piece for language learners to connect with authentic, modern English. Listen for Khalid's conversational style and vivid imagery to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of spoken English.

[English]

♪ Living a good life full of good vibes ♪

♪ My eyes are on the grey skies ♪

♪ Saying I don't want to come home tonight ♪

♪ Yeah and I'm high up, off what ♪

♪ I don't even remember ♪

♪ But my friend passed out in the Uber ride ♪

♪ I'm from the city of the 915 ♪

♪ Where all the girls are pretty ♪

♪ And they're down for the hype ♪

♪ All my boys are with me ♪

♪ Going up for the night ♪

♪ But who cares, who cares ♪

♪ 'Cause this is our year ♪

♪ So wake me up in the spring ♪

♪ While I'm high off my American dream ♪

♪ We don't always say what we mean ♪

♪ It's the lie of an American teen ♪

♪ Maybe the end is near ♪

♪ But I've been waiting all year ♪

♪ To get the hell up out of here ♪

♪ And throw away my fears ♪

♪ I'm so faded ♪

♪ I'm so faded ♪

♪ Off of all the things that I've taken and ♪

♪ Maybe I'm not really drunk ♪

♪ Maybe I'm really good at faking ♪

♪ From the city of the 915 ♪

♪ Where all the girls are pretty ♪

♪ And they're down for the hype ♪

♪ All my boys are with me ♪

♪ Going up for the night ♪

♪ But who cares, who cares ♪

♪ 'Cause this is our year ♪

♪ So wake me up in the spring ♪

♪ While I'm high off my American dream ♪

♪ We don't always say what we mean ♪

♪ It's the lie of an American teen ♪

♪ My youth is the foundation of me ♪

♪ Oh I'm proud to be American ♪

♪ So wake me up in the spring ♪

♪ While I'm high off my American ♪

♪ We don't always say what we mean ♪

♪ It's the lie of an American teen ♪

♪ My youth is the foundation of me ♪

♪ Living life as an American teen ♪

♪ American teen ♪

♪ American teen ♪

♪ American teen, oh yeah ♪

♪ American teenager ♪

♪ And I'll be living this dream with you ♪

- Hey, hey, hey, here we go.

Hey, hey, hey.

♪ We don't always say what we mean ♪

♪ It's the lie of the American dream ♪

♪ My youth is the foundation of me ♪

♪ Oh I'm proud to be American ♪

(alarm beeping)