Still in Middle School, 22 Years Later
“Chuugaku 22-nensei” translates literally to “22nd year of middle school.”
It’s a playful, self-aware title from Creepy Nuts—a duo that has built their brand on never truly “growing up” in the conventional sense.
This track is a sequel to their earlier song “Chuugaku 12-nensei”, and continues their tradition of turning personal history into sharp, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt storytelling.
🧢 Rap, S〇x, and Self-Parody in the First Verse
No cap, hair flying around
No fap? Still can’t do that, but I’m never short on women
The opening bars hit hard with irony and bravado, poking fun at hip-hop tropes while embracing them at the same time.
Even if the goddess of hip-hop hates me,
I’m loved by the goddess of rap.
Here, the distinction between “hip-hop” as a culture and “rap” as an art form is made clear.
Creepy Nuts is unapologetically themselves, even if that makes them outsiders in their own genre.
📚 A Failing Grade in Music, A #1 on Billboard
Music grade: F
But Billboard No. 1—that’s my life.
This contrast is at the core of the track:
Society says you’re failing, but your passion says you’re winning.
They mock the rigid system of schooling and show how their unconventional path led to real success.
Paid off that 35-year mortgage.
Just kidding—it’s my parents’ house.
Even at their most successful, they never stop clowning themselves.
🧑🎤 From 14 to Billboard to the World
Started from a 14-year-old’s “What do I want to be?”
Ten years later, making money (Dungeon)
Twenty years later, world-famous (Bling)
These lines trace their trajectory from adolescence to international acclaim, referencing major milestones like Freestyle Dungeon and Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.
If this were a manga script, it’d be rejected—
Too predictable.
Their story is so “by the book” that it feels fictional. But they really lived it. That’s the point.
🥊 Conflict and Maturity
I don’t wanna beef.
Boxers don’t punch civilians.
A standout moment: Creepy Nuts has had their share of battles, but now they’d rather avoid pointless conflict.
Want a better diss?
I’ll ghostwrite for you—for free.
Cocky? Yes. Funny? Definitely. But also confident in a very grounded way.
🌏 From Taiwan to LA, But Always a Middle Schooler
Taiwan, LA
Korea, New York
Experience and miles piling up
Next: your country
Despite international tours and massive exposure, they haven’t lost their “middle school humor.”
They treat world stages like a classroom field trip—and that’s what makes them relatable.
🎢 The Final Bars: Theme Park Wisdom
New verse—self-portrait.
Let’s hit up Universal Studios on the weekend.
This ending feels silly, but in context, it’s perfect.
Even after fame, money, and pressure—they just want to enjoy life like kids again.
They’re not pretending to be bigger than they are. They’ve simply stayed real.
📝 Summary
“Chuugaku 22-nensei” is Creepy Nuts’ self-portrait in rap form.
It’s nostalgic, self-deprecating, and packed with pride—without ever sounding preachy.
Their message is clear:
We’re still middle schoolers at heart, and that’s why we’re winning.
🔖 Reference
This article interprets lyrics from Creepy Nuts’ “中学22年生” (2024, Sony Music Labels).
All rights belong to the artist and their respective rights holders.