Lyrics
There ain't no future and there ain't no past
There is no future to look forward to and no past to reflect upon.
There's just a graveyard and it's coming fast
Death is imminent, approaching swiftly like a graveyard.
Well, we want the truth, we're the modern youth
The younger generation seeks honesty and truth.
History has warned ya of and we're down to kill
Refers to the lessons from history about rebellion and the willingness to confront or fight.
We're the 3rd generation nation
Referring to themselves as the third generation of a certain societal or cultural group.
I could make money playing corporate rock
The singer could earn money by conforming and playing mainstream music, but prefers to be financially constrained.
I ain't got nothing, rather live in hock
Despite having nothing, the preference is to live in debt rather than conform.
Well, we can't be told, we're out of control
The younger generation refuses to be dictated to or controlled.
Adults they're afraid of me 'cause we're down to kill
Adults fear the younger generation's rebelliousness or readiness to fight against societal norms.
We're the 3rd generation nation
Reiterating their identity as the third generation in a distinct cultural or social context.
Nothing is new or hasn't been said, it's all been done before
Nothing is original or new; it's all a repetition of what has been experienced or said before.
Yet you're all laughing, laughing at me but don't cha laugh at me
Despite this truth, being ridiculed for their beliefs or actions is not acceptable.
The better world you tried to build exploded in your face
An attempt by the older generation to create a better world has failed spectacularly.
Yet you're laughing, laughing at me
Despite this failure, mocking the younger generation is seen as unjust.
We're the 3rd generation nation
Reaffirmation of their place as the third generation in a particular social or cultural context.
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