There's a brand new century about to begin and the kids
Of the 90's are paving' the path, for the youth of America,
Free at last from the violence and destruction that destroyed our name,
Whenever there was trouble we took the blame.
But now our scene's alive with a new generation of American kids.

[Chorus]
We work hard now lets enjoy the fruits of what we've done,
tomorrow may never come.
The kids on the street will have their say now,
Because!

We've had enough of these negative comparisons a new breed of kids.
Brought together by a movement and a sense of tradition the strong will survive.
And together our backs can never be broken cause now our scene's alive
With a new generation of American kids.

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dropkick Murphys's song "Going Strong" celebrate the youth of America as a new generation that is paving the way for a brighter future. The song conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future while acknowledging the struggles of the past. The opening lines of the song refer to the turn of the century as the singer praises the children of the 90s for their contributions to American culture. The singer notes that these youths are paving a path for future generations to follow, free from the violence and destruction that had previously plagued American cities. The consequences of this violence often led to the blame being placed on the kids, but now they have created a new and vibrant scene that is full of potential.

The chorus of the song drives the message home by calling for the youth to enjoy the fruits of their labor and to take advantage of the time they have. This line acts as a reminder to savor life's pleasures and to not take anything for granted. The second verse encourages the new breed of American kids to come together and hold onto their sense of tradition. Together they are stronger and less likely to be broken. The chorus is repeated to emphasize the importance of enjoying the present moment.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a brand new century about to begin and the kids
A new era is dawning and it's being welcomed by the younger generation.

Of the 90's are paving' the path, for the youth of America,
The 90s generation is setting an example and paving the way for the youth of America.

Free at last from the violence and destruction that destroyed our name,
Having been rid of violence and destruction, we are free to build our reputation back up to where it was.

Whenever there was trouble we took the blame.
In the past, we were blamed for everything that went wrong.

But now our scene's alive with a new generation of American kids.
Thanks to the younger generation, our community is now vibrant and alive.

[Chorus] We work hard now lets enjoy the fruits of what we've done,
Having worked hard, we can now enjoy the rewards of our labor.

tomorrow may never come.
We cannot afford to wait for tomorrow, we must seize the moment today.

The kids on the street will have their say now,
The youth of America will now have their voices heard.

Because!
This is a call to action.

We've had enough of these negative comparisons a new breed of kids.
We reject negative comparisons and acknowledge the unique qualities of the new generation.

Brought together by a movement and a sense of tradition the strong will survive.
The new generation is united by common values and a shared sense of history, and only the strong will endure.

And together our backs can never be broken cause now our scene's alive
Our community is stronger than ever before, and together we are unbreakable.

With a new generation of American kids.
The future of America belongs to the newer generation.

[Chorus]
Reiterating that we have worked hard and now it's time to enjoy the results of our labor.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIUSEPPE MARTINI, ALDENE KELLY

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