Gotta Girlfriend
Screeching Weasel · Teen Punks In Heat [2000]
i don't have a social life, whoa oh
and she don't care
whoa oh oh, oh yeah
i like staying home at night, whoa oh
and she don't care
whoa oh oh, oh yeah
maybe the other kids won't point and laugh no more!
gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta!
we can stay in bed all day, whoa oh
and she don't care
oh whoa oh oh, oh yeah
or catch a movie at the lake, whoa oh
and she don't care
oh whoa oh oh, oh yeah
maybe my mom will stop asking me if i'm gay!
gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta!
(solo)
gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta girlfriend (nah nah nah)
gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta go!
Gotta Girlfriend
Gotta Girlfriend stands as a quintessential example of Screeching Weasel's enduring punk rock energy. Released on the 2000 album Teen Punks In Heat, the track captures the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and frantic tempos that defined their prolific career. Ben Foster's songwriting often explores themes of teenage angst and romantic confusion, delivered with a distinctively dry, humorous edge. This recording reflects the band's ability to maintain high-energy performance standards well into the new millennium, solidifying their status as stalwarts of the American punk scene. The song fits seamlessly within a discography known for its rapid-fire delivery and catchy, accessible arrangements that have influenced countless bands across the genre.