Story Behind The Song
I have a teenage son, and he has an overwrought father
Song Description
Song about a teenage boy that feels he is being persecuted when his parents ask him to do ordinary family chores, maintain an acceptable appearance, and do well in school despite the normal teenage distractions, in other words a normal American teenager
| Song Length |
3:53 |
Genre |
Rock - Modern, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Fuming, Irritated |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Family, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
In My Room
Take out the trash, watch your sister
Cut your hair, quit glaring "Mister"
Dad is yelling, mom is screaming
But I refuse, to let it sink in
Can't understand why they're seething
They keep it up and I'm thinking of leaving
(gonna be)
Feels like I'm always under attack
Don't really want to ever go back
To my room, to my bed
Where I hide, in my head
I hate what, I'm going through
Trapped there, in my room
In my room
Get off the phone, you'd better study
Give me your keys, forget your buddies
Mom is crying, dad's been drinking
I curse them both, he kicks the door in