Discover the story of the song > Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now) – Cracker

The protagonist is unsure of what the world needs but knows that change starts with himself. He believes that the world needs something new and exciting instead of the same old boring things. He sarcastically suggests that the world needs another folk singer like he needs a hole in his head, and even suggests that what he really needs is a partner like Frank Sinatra to raise his spirits.