Lyrics
people try to put us d-down (talkin''bout my generation)
Expressing frustration with people who criticize or underestimate the speaker's generation.
just because we get around (talkin''bout my generation)
Addressing the stereotype that the speaker's generation is promiscuous or lacks commitment.
things they look so awful c-cold (talkin''bout my generation)
Describing the current state of affairs as unpleasant or indifferent.
I hope I die before I get old (talkin''bout my generation)
Expressing a desire not to experience the challenges of aging.
my generation
Emphasizing a collective identity with the speaker's generation.
my generation, baby
Reinforcing the sense of unity and shared experiences within the speaker's generation.
why don't you all f-fade away (talkin''bout my generation)
Challenging others to disappear or fade away, possibly those who criticize or oppose the speaker's generation.
and don't try to dig what we all s-say (talkin''bout my generation)
Discouraging others from trying to understand or appreciate the speaker's generation.
I'm not tryin' to cause a big, sensation (talkin''bout my generation)
Clarifying that the speaker is not seeking attention but simply expressing thoughts about their generation.
I'm just talkin''bout my g-g-generation (talkin''bout my generation)
Stating that the speaker is just discussing their generation without any ulterior motive.
my generation
Reiterating the focus on the speaker's generation and its distinct identity.
my generation,baby
Affirming the collective identity and experiences of the speaker's generation.
why don't you all f-fade away (talkin''bout my generation)
Repeated call for others to fade away, suggesting a dismissive attitude towards critics.
and don't try to dig what we all s-say (talkin''bout my generation)
Reiterating the reluctance to be understood or accepted by others.
I'm not tryin' to cause a big, sensation (talkin''bout my generation)
Repeating the intention of not seeking attention but rather expressing thoughts about the generation.
I'm just talkin''bout my motherfucking generation (talkin''bout my generation)
Using strong language to emphasize the speaker's focus on their own generation.
my generation
Restating the collective identity and unique characteristics of the speaker's generation.
my generation, baby
Affirming the sense of unity and shared experiences within the speaker's generation.
people try to put us d-down (talkin''bout my generation)
Repeating the frustration with those who criticize or underestimate the speaker's generation.
well, just because we g-get around (talkin''bout my generation)
Addressing the stereotype of the speaker's generation being promiscuous or lacking commitment.
things they look so awful c-cold (talkin''bout my generation)
Reiterating the perception that the current state of affairs is unpleasant or indifferent.
Yes, I hope I die before I get old (talkin''bout my generation)
Repeating the desire not to experience the challenges of aging.
my generation
Emphasizing, once again, the collective identity and distinctiveness of the speaker's generation.
my generation, baby
Reaffirming the unity and shared experiences within the speaker's generation.
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