SEVENTEEN

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After egobandit's birthday, my mind became fixated with numbers, robots and thoughts of my troubled youth. I wondered if my musical ideas could ever make a connection with a teenager? I used to be a teenager, and I often act like one, but how valid could my music be to a teenager?

Anyway, I'm infatuated by the messages of youth, especially with guys like our very own Death Arrow. His songs really hit me hard and square in the chops. Sometimes a little bit explicit, but there's an intensity about his music that wreaks honesty and seems to be tapped straight from his young, desperate soul.

Yak yak yak.

By the way, only two chords were injured in this song.

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Lyrics

SING A SONG ABOUT 17
SING A SONG
THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN

OOOOHHH!
THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND
YOU’RE NOT A BOY
YOU’RE NOT A MAN

SING A SONG ABOUT 17
SING A SONG
THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN

BREAK

SCREAM A SONG ABOUT 17
SCREAM A SONG
THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU SCREAM

NOOO!
THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND
OUT OF THE FIRE
INTO THE FRYING PAN

SCREAM A SONG ABOUT 17
SCREAM A SONG
THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU SCREAM

BREAK

DON’T SING A SONG ABOUT 17
DON’T SING A SONG
THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN

ETC.

Song Stats

Hits: 889
Comments: 32
Fans: 22
Plays: 94
Downloads: 42
Votes:
Uploaded: Oct 20, 2008 - 09:50:48 PM
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2008 - 10:05:30 PM Last Played: Nov 06, 2009 - 08:15:49 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

17 (1), Scream (18), 2 chords (1)

Hardware:

Raven Electric Guitar (clean, green and mean), Ratt Pedal, Hondo II Electric Bass (black and scratchy), Credit Card Picks (pictured above), Samson Mic, Wireless Mouse and keyboard

Software:

GB4

Comments

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 384 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	i'm a boy i'm aman when i was seventeen. i would sing along to "I'm Eighteen" by alice cooper on the 8 track in my '55 plymouth belvedere, that i got for my grandmother. and yes she is the one who only drove it to church on sundays. you did wonders with just two chords Bob. a very cool tune. But, isn't Tuesday suppose to be music night? Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 384 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	Alice Cooper I forgot to mention, I kinda borrowed a lyrical idea - didn't try to hide it, obviously. It impacted my youth as well, but I drove a Pinto Station Wagon to school. Luckily Alice Cooper was popular on AM radio, otherwise I couldn't rock out on my mono speaker in the dash. I take my music nights when I can get 'em! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

bud	bud said 384 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	Great tune Bob inspirational. I got a gig with Splinter on Saturday night and our centerpiece song has only one chord. Hope we can sound as cool as this. Love your vocal treatment BTW. Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 384 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	Splinter On Saturday Good luck with the show, bud. I'd love to see Splinter live. I can only imagine your one chord song. I bet it is a masterpiece. Maybe you'll post a version? Thanks for the comments. I tried to slow down the vox and not get too hyper on the synths tonight. You know, give the kids a chance to catch their breath. Take care, Bob Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

Feter	Feter said 384 days ago (October 20th, 2008)
	SEVENTEEN now this is cool rockin song really ...enjoyin the rockin set ..with good vocal work my friend ..your style will always reminds me of that event we had for punk rock and its always work so fine here ... Rock on !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	CBGB Demo I have to admit, it was my dream challenge, since I didn't have to do anything different than normal! Thanks feter Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

get30inc	get30inc said 384 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	17 I like it. It's cool. Check out my latest song called lots lament

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	17 Thanks! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

racerat	racerat said 384 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	tone Bob, Cool 80's guit, bass and synth sounds on this lil gem. Teen angst, gotta love it. Dig it when the lyrics start to layer at the end. Nice harmonies! PV Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Tone Deaf Thanks PVD I thought I'd try to do something a little different with my vocal approach since the song structure was so simple. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

dolby	dolby said 384 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	It's fizzy! Love the synths, and the backing vocals work really well. Straight outta the 80's and sounding good - Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	80s Time Machine Looks like I have a potential album name. It's unescapable (the 80's). Thanks Dolby Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	fizzy ...and Fizzy! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

cjdaley

cjdaley said 384 days ago (October 21st, 2008)

teenage angst

I really agree with you on Death Arrow (except what he does is more refined than what I could do) and , as far as lucidity is involved, I'd take teenage angst instead of midlife crisis anytime !

Cool, well balanced tune, the perfect match of electricity ad electronics, but I don't hink I'll lend you my credit cards anymore.

Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	cjdaley You're the oldest teenager I know. No one has a tighter grip on teen angst than you. Thanks man. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	I'm transported ... .. back to 1980. This could be a lost Gary Numan track. Fantastic vocal and just enough minimal electro rock to make this a memorable and really rather splendid little piece. Check out my latest song called The Last Goodbye (New Version)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	80's Time Machine Thanks Paddy. I've been struggling with my Lost Songs Project entry and it seems I can't intentionally manufacture a song that sounds like the band that I sound like! No what I mean? I need michael2 to help me. I appreciate your comments. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

lengold	lengold said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	This is really infectious Bob - carries you along with it. Like the minimal instrumentation. Works well. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Infected Thanks len. Funny, I started itching when I saw your post! Buzzzzz! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

egobandit	egobandit said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	2 chords and no turntable but maybe a microphone! Alice Cooper would be proud not a boy or man... I still feel that way. Now its" not a man just an old man". Just kiddin. Amazing what can be done with just 2 chords excellent! Check out my latest song called So I been told

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Which 2 Chords The secret is chosing the right 2 chords! Had I picked the wrong one, it would've been disastrous. Good thing age has educated me. Thanks again, my young friend. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

DWL	DWL said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	I was 17 once or so I'm told. Although I've seen no photos to prove it so I reckon it was made up like those moon landings. Loved the song though (even if I have no idea what it's about) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Superstar Shangri-La

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	When Photography Was New LOL! It was probably such a new technology when you were 17 that only the elite could afford it. Thanks Dick, you're still a 25 year old rock star trapped inside some wooden box at the bottom of the sea, to me. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

DWL	DWL said 381 days ago (October 23rd, 2008)
	Many a true word... ........... Check out my latest song called Superstar Shangri-La

lavalamp	lavalamp said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Indie Rock? I didn't know you were from Indiana. Wild, and madcap sound, brother. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

danmurrell	danmurrell said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	I like it.... Like it yes I do...I said I like it. Nice one. Great feel to it, you should be proud. Dan. Check out my latest song called OUT of the way

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	I Like Fungus Thanks Dan, I'm really glad I discovered your music today. You do some crazy cool stuff. The fungus is among us. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Wild And Madcap I guess until they come up with some better genres I'm kinda lost. Wild and madcap sounds like a good one for me. Thanks Dave. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

lavalamp	lavalamp said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Hey You replied to someone else. I guess I'm making it on the MJ's most unrespected list. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Most Respected David Extra Armbursters, now you know better than that! You're tops on my list! I just think that danmurrell replied to your comment to me before I did. It looks like he likes you better than me AND isn't afraid to let everyone know it! Who's on what list? Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

TG	TG said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Great Premise I enjoy the fact that you are actually successful in relating to teenagers in this, " youre not a boy youre not a man"- great line This is like modern beach boys to me, has a fantastic surf music quality to it, Excellent recording! Check out my latest song called Think Of Me

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Fantastic Surf Music I get my west coast surf influences by way of the Ramones east coast appreciation for the Beach Boys. Tommy, it's great to see you here after so long away. Thanks for listening Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

michael2

michael2 said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)

excellent
you know i'm all for the simple chord progressions. this is awesome, love all the sounds and the vox/harmonies. i have a couple of credit card picks myself. when that stuff comes in the mail i try to recycle what I can. be careful if you play a gig with them: some eagle eyed opportunist could get a glimpse of your info and steal your identity.

Check out my latest song called Stars and Dust (space challenge)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Recycle Your Identity "...some eagle eyed opportunist could get a glimpse of your info and steal your identity." LOL! Thanks M2 - I've sent you a link to the GB file - it's there for 7 days Thanks for listening to all my new songs today. Now go wash your hands. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

guygrooves	guygrooves said 383 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	17 ??? that was soooooooo long ago lol. This is one of the best 2 chord songs I have heard. I will have to check out more of your catalogue as you have a truly unique sound. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 382 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)
	2 Chords And The Truth! Thanks Guy, I have less chance of screwing up if there are only 2 chords! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

Rocha Malhada

Rocha Malhada said 382 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)

What DO you mean
I've 4 kids from 14 - 28 yrs of age... My two older ones pretty much prefered music a bit different than dad, but my 16 yr old is always asking to borrow my CD's, from Beatles, Zep to Floyd, U2 and Toadies & more, and enjoys playing the violin & viola in orchestra at school ? I guess I was pretty much like that, too - I even liked my dad's popular and classical music; he'd always wait til mom went to the store and cranked up his music :) - he was always interested in mine as well (even Deep Purple), and asked for copies of Cat Stevens and CSN&Y....

. - Harold

Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

tempie

tempie said 382 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)

sweet 17
You are truly the creative offspring of Johnny Lydon and Vince Clarke.

I love teen angst because i've really never grown out of it so the tune resonates. Once again dig the keys but aren't you showing off a bit with the TWO chords? I mean Bob Mould used to play a 45 minute solo on the E string. The fewer notes you use the more there are to go around.

Check out my latest song called Quick Hearted Boy (A Cowboy Ballad, with Funk)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 380 days ago (October 24th, 2008)
	Sweet 17 The creative offspring of Johnny Lydon and Vince Clarke? Wow, that explains a whole heck of a lot! I knew those two were a coupla weirdos! Honestly, that makes perfect sense to me. Thanks tempie. Speaking of Bob Mould, he has done his share of song writing. I wonder if he has a profile on our site yet? Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

The Infinites

The Infinites said 382 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)

We like noise, it's our choice...
It's what we wanna do, we don't care about long hair, I don't wear flares... No? Oh, ummm, I thought it was the Pistols cover...

...However, it's not. It's a half-speed 5EA, with a spaced-punkoid, teen related, brilliant 2 chord piece of nostalgia. A new departure, I think, from your renowned output.

Very clever, very subtle Bob. Still loving your work...

Nice new keyboard beside them there pix, man!

Jim

Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 380 days ago (October 24th, 2008)
	Half Speed Is that a sign of aging? Thanks for putting it in perspective with the Pistols tune. If I would've remembered they had a 17 song I might've stripped some content from it and really made a mess, but... I'm a lazy sod!!!!!! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

The Infinites	The Infinites said 380 days ago (October 24th, 2008)
	I'm a lazy sod i'm so lazy, I can't even be bothered! Ha ha!! If you stripped out the bits relating to 17 you would have had a Dickies length song! Growing old disgracefully, I might add... Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

Axgrinder	Axgrinder said 380 days ago (October 24th, 2008)
	Eleventeen? I remember being eleventeen, once! I really dig this and your production is solid, I can here what needs to be heard...... Tight. You just need an ass rippin lead to burn just where it needs to! Nice mix and a long overdue visit, I might add.... Tip Top my good fellow! Your bro, Alvin Check out my latest song called Dark Circus

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 380 days ago (October 24th, 2008)
	Eleventeen Thanks for the offer Ax. I'll send the GB file via yousendit and you can lay that rippin' lead where it needs to be. Watch for it! Bob Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 380 days ago (October 24th, 2008)
	I think I forgot to mention above that I like your song, too. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 375 days ago (October 30th, 2008)
	Great sound Gary Numanish - cool stuff! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Estella

Estella said 354 days ago (November 19th, 2008)

Bob
It's weird, but I think this is one of your best songs! It's special because you didn't just scream and try to be 17, you wrote this detached, cool, song. The lyrics had to be a generalization, but you made them clever and compassionate. I LOVE it.

I wrote a 2-chord song once. It was one of MY favorites. Wrote it when I was in college, and pretty angsty. I think you'd love it. It's on analog though, so I'd have to figure out how to get that on here, or else re-record it.

Peace,
*E

Check out my latest song called Este Momento

DeathArrow	DeathArrow said 339 days ago (December 4th, 2008)
	17 i like these synths in the background they fit perfectly to the song. cheers, luke Check out my latest song called Summer Day

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Name: Bob Dorsey

I am busier now than ever before - work, parenthood, husbandry, new house, new house projects... Bear with me as I try to squeeze in a few songs between life. My Monday Night music nights are few and far between so I'm forced to hit it and quit it. W... [see more]

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