For Song Lyric Sunday

John B Allen- 1904
I went to school here in the early 1970’s

Funny thing about this song by the Runaways  ( this version is a remake by former Runaways member Joan Jett and her band the Blackhearts ) for as much as I loved it-

I was on the honor roll and my three top subjects were Biology, Russian History ( which has come in handy over the past eight or so years ) and Creative Writing ( SURPRISE).

But I played lead guitar in rock bands ( not such  a big deal now, back in th lat 70’s  it was) I wore a black leather jacket to school every day and  I rode motorcycles.

The funny thing is because of the way  I looked and because I played guitar I had this reputation for being a tough rebellious girl. Maybe I wished on some level that had been true.

Used to be the trouble maker
Hated homework, was a sweet heart breaker
But now I have my dream
I’m so rowdy for eighteen

Never read a single book
Hated homework and the dirty looks
But now I live my life
There’s a lot I’ve seen at eighteen, oh yeah

School days, school days
I’m older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I’m starting to slip, I’m losin’ my mind

Used to be the wild one
Hated class only lived for fun
I’m mean and got my schemes
At the crazy age of eighteen

Never made the honor roll
Hated rules what I was told
Now I am almost free
It’s a dangerous scene when you’re eighteen, oh yeah

School days, school days
I’m older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I’m starting to slip, I’m losin’ my mind

School days, school days
I’m older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I’m starting to slip, I’m losin’ my mind

School days, school days
I’m older now and what will I find about my
School day, school days
I’m starting to slip, I’m losin’ my mind

School days, school days
I’m older now and what