18 by 5 Seconds of Summer (2024)

I wish that I was eighteen and do all the things,
You read in a magazine,
I'm not saying I want to be Charlie Sheen.

She's just a little bit older,
I want to get to know her,
But she says it's already over

So tell me what else can I do?
I bought my fake ID for you.

She told me to meet her there,
I can't afford a bus fare,
I'm not old enough for her,
I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen.

I think she wants to get with me,
But she's got a job in the city,
Says that she's always too busy.

She's got a naughty tattoo,
In a place that I want to get to,
But my mom still drives me to school.

So tell me what else can I do?
I bought my fake ID for you.

She told me to meet her there,
I can't afford a bus fare,
I'm not old enough for her,
I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen.

You got me waiting in a queue,
For a bar I can't get into,
I'm not old enough for you,
I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen.

In my bedroom thinking of you
Your pictures in my private folder,
I know one day that I will hold her,
I'll make my move when I get older.
(Make my move when I get older)

She told me to meet her there,
I can't afford a bus fare,
I'm not old enough for her,
I just hate not being eighteen.

You got me waiting in a queue,
For a bar I can't get into,
I'm not old enough for you,
I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen.

I'm so sick of waiting 'til I'm eighteen

The song "18" by 5 Seconds of Summer is all about wanting to be older to do things that the singer currently cannot do because of their age. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is infatuated with an older woman who has a busy life and a naughty side. The singer wants to do the things that he reads in magazines, but he cannot because he is not yet 18. The song delves into the frustrations of this long wait, and the loneliness that comes with being unable to fully express oneself.

I wish that I was eighteen and do all the things, You read in a magazine, I'm not saying I want to be Charlie Sheen.
I wish I was of legal age so I could do all the things I read about in magazines, but I don't want to be reckless like Charlie Sheen.

She's just a little bit older, I want to get to know her, But she says it's already over
She's slightly older than me, but I'm still keen on getting to know her. Unfortunately, she's not interested anymore.

So tell me what else can I do? I bought my fake ID for you.
I don't know what I should do to impress her, so I bought a fake ID to show her I'm 'mature' enough for her.

She told me to meet her there, I can't afford a bus fare, I'm not old enough for her, I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen.
She asked me to meet her somewhere, but I can't afford transportation. I'm not old enough for her yet anyway, so I'm just waiting until I'm eighteen and legally allowed to do things.

I think she wants to get with me, But she's got a job in the city, Says that she's always too busy.
I believe she's interested in a relationship with me, but her job keeps her too busy.

She's got a naughty tattoo, In a place that I want to get to, But my mom still drives me to school.
She has a provocative tattoo in a spot that I want to see for myself, but I'm still reliant on my mom for transportation.

You got me waiting in a queue, For a bar I can't get into, I'm not old enough for you, I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen.
I'm stuck waiting in line for a bar that won't let me in because I'm underage. I'm not old enough for her yet, so I'm just waiting for my eighteenth birthday.

In my bedroom thinking of you, Your pictures in my private folder, I know one day that I will hold her, I'll make my move when I get older. (Make my move when I get older)
I often think of her in my bedroom and have saved pictures of her in a private folder. I'm determined to make a move on her once I'm older and able to pursue her without restrictions.

I just hate not being eighteen.
I despise being underage and unable to do things I want to do or be with people I'm interested in.


Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Frederick Stannard, Ash Frances Howes, Luke Robert Hemmings, Seton Daunt, Michael Gordon Clifford, Roy Neville Francis Stride

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18 by 5 Seconds of Summer (2024)

FAQs

What is 5 Seconds of Summer real name? ›

5 Seconds of Summer (abbreviated 5SOS) is a pop-rock band from Quakers Hill, a Western suburb of Sydney, Australia. The band has 4 members: Calum Hood (bass guitar, vocals), Michael Clifford (guitar, vocals), Luke Hemmings (lead vocals, guitar), and Ashton Irwin (drums, vocals).

What happened to 5 Seconds of Summer? ›

In May 2019, it was announced that 5 Seconds of Summer had departed from Hi or Hey Records/Capitol Records and signed with Interscope Records for their fourth studio album Calm. Their fifth studio album, 5SOS5, was released independently via BMG Rights Management on 23 September 2022.

How old was 5 Seconds of Summer in 2014? ›

21 Under 21 Main Page Birthdates: Michael Clifford: November 20, 1995 (Age: 18); Luke Hemmings: July 16, 1996 (Age: 18); Calum Hood: January 25, 1996 (Age: 18); Ashton Irwin: July 7, 1994 (Age…

Is 5SOS breaking up? ›

Did 5 Seconds of Summer Break Up? Do not fret, the Australian boyband is still fully in tact! However, some members have decided to work on their respective solo projects. Luke Hemmings, lead singer of the group, recently announced that he will de dropping his next solo album boy on April 26, 2024.

Where are 5SOS from? ›

Why is 5 Seconds of Summer called 5 Seconds of Summer? ›

5 Seconds of Summer star Michael Clifford came up with the band's name while he was in bed "nude, eating chocolate, and watching Scrubs".

Who is the oldest in 5SOS? ›

5 Seconds Of Summer (also known as 5SOS) is an Australian band consisting of members Luke Robert Hemmings (born 1996), Michael Gordon Clifford (born 1995), Ashton Fletcher Irwin (born 1994) and Calum Thomas Hood (born 1996).

Who are 5 Seconds of Summer dating? ›

Luke Hemmings and Sierra Deaton are in perfect harmony. The 5 Seconds of Summer singer and Deaton first went public with their relationship in 2018 and have marked many relationship milestones since then. In June 2021, the couple announced their engagement with a series of photos of the proposal on Instagram.

Did 5SOS finish high school? ›

ashton worked at kfc since he had just graduated when the whole 1d thing began. but the others were all still in school when the band started. mike, calum and luke didn't even finish high school, they went on tour with 1d before their final year.

What is Ashton Irwin's net worth? ›

As of 2020, Irwin's net-worth is estimated to be $20 million (USD).

Who is the youngest member of 5 Seconds of Summer? ›

Luke Hemmings

Why did 5SOS choose that name? ›

5 Seconds of Summer star Michael Clifford came up with the band's name while he was in bed "nude, eating chocolate, and watching Scrubs". When asked how they came up with the name for the band, Michael said: "We just… it doesn't mean anything.

Is Summer Walker real name Summer? ›

Summer Marjani Walker (born April 11, 1996) is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she signed with the local record label Love Renaissance, an imprint of Interscope Records in late 2017.

Who is Luke Hemmings' wife? ›

The couple ended their relationship in May 2017. On 8 June 2021, Hemmings posted on his Instagram account announcing his engagement to his girlfriend of three years, Sierra Deaton. The couple currently live together in Los Angeles. He confirmed the two are married at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

What are the names of the 5SOS ships? ›

Cake, Mashton, Lashton, Muke, Cashton, Malum.

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