American Teenager

Ethel Cain - American Teenager (Official Video)
Some professional video …

Lyrics

What I wouldn’t give to be in charge this Sunday
Listening to the choir so heartfelt, all singing:
“God loves you, but not enough to save you!”
So, baby girl, good luck taking care of yourself.

[Verse 1]
Grew up under yellow light on the street
Putting too much faith in the make-believe
And another high school football team
The neighbor’s brother came home in a box
But he wanted to go, so maybe it was his fault
Another red heart taken by the American dream

[Pre-Chorus]
And I feel it there
In the middle of the night
When the lights go out
And I’m all alone again

[Chorus]
Say what you want, but say it like you mean it
With your fists for once, a long cold war
With your kids at the front
Just give it one more day, then you’rе done, done
I do what I want, crying in the blеachers
And I said it was fun
I don’t need anything from anyone
It’s just not my year
But I’m all good out here

[Verse 2]
Sunday morning
Hands over my knees in a room full of faces
I’m sorry if I sound off, but I was probably wasted (Probably wasted)
And didn’t feel so good (Didn’t feel so good)
Head full of whiskey but I always deliver
Jesus, if you’re listening let me handle my liquor
And Jesus, if you’re there
Why do I feel alone in this room with you?

[Pre-Chorus]
And I feel it there
In the middle of the night
When the lights go out
But I’m still standing here

[Chorus]
Say what you want, but say it like you mean it
With your fists for once, a long cold war
With your kids at the front
Just give it one more day, then you’re done, done
I do what I want, crying in the bleachers
And I said it was fun
I don’t need anything from anyone
It’s just not my year
But I’m all good out here

[Outro]
Say what you want, but say it like you mean it
With your fist for once, a long cold war
With your kids at the front
Just give it one more day, then you’re done
I do it for my daddy and I do it for Dale
I’m doing what I want and damn, I’m doing it well
For me, for me
For me, for me


A piano cover

american teenager: ethel cain (piano rendition)
david ross lawn