Who Wrote Holden Caulfield? Lyrics
And i need to tell you
It's news that i for thought
Was it just a dream
That happened long ago?
I think i just forgot
Well it hasn't been the first time
And it sure does drive me mad
There's no motivation and frustration makes him crazy
He makes a plan to take a stand but always ends up sitting
Someone help him up or he's gonna end up quitting
To see if i can find
The words i left behind
Was it just a dream
That happened long ago?
Oh well...
Never mind.

"Catcher in the Rye" is the best book EVER. If you haven't read it, I recommend you do so. It'll help you understand this song better.

It is similar in that they both relate to the phonyness of people. ;)

My dad said I should read it and so I did and it was awesome but I just felt kinda of like a empty jar after reading it so sometimes I just sit there and think what happened to him after that

A boy is getting lazy and is getting ready to give up on whatever it is he is strving for. Like the book which has the character Holden Caufield.

couldn't agree more.

love this song it's like hello some1 help me get off my ass and do something cos everytime i try it neva works out or i tell myself i'm gunna do it but i neva do
the book 'catcher in the rye' - with holden caulfield in it, kicks ass too. cept they blamed it for john lennons assasination

i think all us slackers can relate to this...

the catcher in the rye and the outsiders are the best books ever

In a guitar magazine last year, Billy said "Catcher in the Rye" was his favorite book because he likes how Holden Caulfield was a non-conformist and even thinks of him as kind of a proto-punk. I've always thought the song was about Billy comparing himself to Caulfield, something I think everyone who reads that book does.

it's sayin how hate cripples you