The song "Teenage Dirtbag" by Eleventyseven is a cover of the original song by Wheatus. It tells the story of a teenage boy who has a crush on a girl named Noelle. He describes her as someone who is attractive, cool, and carefree, but unfortunately, she doesn't even know he exists. The boy faces several challenges in his pursuit of Noelle. Firstly, her boyfriend is portrayed as a tough and dangerous person who carries a gun to school. The boy feels intimidated by him and believes that if her boyfriend finds out about his feelings, he would face physical harm. Despite these obstacles, the protagonist still fantasizes about being with Noelle. He imagines going to prom with her, feeling lonely, and suddenly Noelle walks up to him. This surprises him, and he questions how she even knows who he is and why she cares about him. In the end, the boy gathers the courage to ask Noelle to go with him to an Iron Maiden concert, offering her two tickets. This suggests that they share a common interest in music and the protagonist hopes this common ground will bring them closer together. The song captures the universal experience of teenage infatuation, unrequited love, and the desire for acceptance. It also touches on themes of social hierarchy, as the boy perceives himself as a "dirtbag" due to his low social status compared to Noelle and her boyfriend. Overall, "Teenage Dirtbag" portrays the angst and longing of a teenage boy yearning for the attention and affection of a girl who seems out of his reach.
