"Teenagers," from My Chemical Romance's 2006 album The Black Parade, was inspired by frontman Gerard Way's apprehension towards teenagers, particularly after an encounter on the New York City Subway. The lyrics delve into this fear and address teenage gun crime, standing apart from the album's main narrative. Way described the song as a commentary on how society and even the government can view young people. It plays like both a rallying cry for teenagers against adult prejudice and a reflection on how adults themselves can fall into those same biases.