I’m feeling childish
When you draw tattoos on my forearm
Pop bubblegum too loud
We got them preachin’ that we’re hell-bound
But I don’t think we are unless you do
I wanna be a kid with you
Talk slow on a school night
And you can disregard my virgin ears and say what you like
You wanna win me over now?
Impress me like a school fight
And I triple-dog dare ya
To pinky-promise that you’ll never lie
Ooh ooh oh
We light firecrackers in the middle of the street
You hear them yellin’ at us
But you, listen to me
As I pour my voice in your soul
You say “goddamn let’s never get old,” and
I agree
I wanna be a kid with you
Talk slow on a school night
And you can disregard my virgin ears and say what you like
You wanna win me over now?
Impress me like a school fight
And I triple-dog dare ya
To pinky-promise that you’ll never lie
Ooh ooh oh
Make me a ring out of clover flowers
Sit in a teacup, spin for hours
I’m official, I know I’m official
Got a badge to your club and
One has initials
You become King Kong
You’re King Kong
You grow up so strong
You’re so strong
But I wannna stay young
Yeah, I wanna stay young with you
Yeah, I wanna stay young
Yeah, I wanna stay young with you
Wanna stay young
I wanna stay young with you
Wanna stay young
I wanna stay young
I wanna be a kid with you
Talk slow on a school night
And you can disregard my virgin ears and say what you like
You want to win me over now?
Impress me like a school fight
And I triple-dog dare ya
To pinky-promise that you’ll never lie
Ooh ooh oh
Rediscovering Youthful Innocence
Chappell Roan’s “School Nights” is a vibrant celebration of youthful freedom and the exhilarating feeling of falling in love with someone who makes you feel young again. The lyrics capture the essence of adolescent rebellion—drawing tattoos with ink, popping bubblegum, and lighting firecrackers—while grounding it in a playful romance. The song’s narrator wishes to relive the innocent thrill of late-night conversations and dares, reveling in the nostalgia of schoolyard crushes and unfiltered connection. The repeated desire to “stay young” with someone transforms these memories into a powerful metaphor for holding onto joy and authenticity in a world that tries to force us to grow up too fast.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chappell Roan
- Release Year: 2024