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| "Teenagers" | ||||
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| Single by My Chemical Romance | ||||
| from the album The Black Parade | ||||
| Released | July 9, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Studio | Eldorado Recording Studios, Burbank | |||
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| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
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| "Teenagers" on YouTube "Teenagers" (Outtake Version) on YouTube | ||||
"Teenagers" is a song by the American rock band My Chemical Romance from their third studio album, The Black Parade (2006). An "anthemic" song which has been described as punk rock, glam rock, southern rock, and emo, "Teenagers" was inspired by frontman Gerard Way's fear of teenagers, with lyrics addressing apprehension towards teenagers and teenage gun crime. The song was written by band members Bob Bryar, Frank Iero, Ray Toro, Gerard Way, and Mikey Way, and was produced by the group alongside Rob Cavallo.
The track was released as the album's fourth and final single on July 9, 2007. "Teenagers" has charted in multiple countries, including in the United States where it reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007, and #16 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in 2019 following the announcement of the band's reunion. The track was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying certified sales of 4 millions units. The single also peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of three by the band to reach the Top 10, and was certified two-times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
The accompanying music video for "Teenagers", directed by frequent collaborator Marc Webb, depicted the band performing in a high school gymnasium before being attacked by a horde of fans. The song has received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchiness and considered it a standout both on The Black Parade and in the band's discography as a whole. My Chemical Romance has included "Teenagers" on the set lists of their various live performances, including that of their reunion tour, and the track has been covered by various recording artists. "Teenagers" has also been adopted as a protest song amongst Generation Z on the social media platform TikTok.