My Generation
- The Who Lyrics
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Just because we get around (talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (talkin' 'bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
Don't try to dig what we all s-s-s-say (talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to 'cause a big s-s-sensation (talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (talkin' 'bout my generation)
My generation
This is my generation, baby
Why don't you all f-fade away (talkin' 'bout my generation)
And don't try to d-dig what we all s-s-say (talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to 'cause a b-big s-s-sensation (talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-generation (talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
My my my generation
People try to put us d-down (talkin' 'bout my generation)
Just because we g-g-get around (talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (talkin' 'bout my generation)
Yeah, I hope I die before I get old (talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
My my my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation)
(Talkin' 'bout my generation)
(Talkin' 'bout my generation)
(Talkin' 'bout my generation)
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
The Who's song My Generation is a classic anthem of youth rebellion and frustration with the older generation. The lyrics reflect the anger and determination of the baby boomer generation to reject the values and expectations of their parents and create their own way of life. The song's opening lines express the frustration of being marginalized and dismissed by the older generation, who see the youth as reckless and irresponsible. The line "Things they do look awful c-c-cold" refers to the cold, conservative attitudes of the older generation, which the lyrics suggest are out of touch with the changing times.
The chorus of the song, "This is my generation," is a rallying cry for the youth to unite and take control of their own destiny. The repeated lines "Why don't you all fade away" and "Don't try to dig what we all say" emphasize the desire of the youth to break free from the constraints of older authority figures and create their own path in life.
Overall, My Generation is a raw and rebellious expression of youth culture and a call to action for young people to reject the status quo and forge their own way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
People try to put us d-down (talkin' 'bout my generation)
People try to bring us down and criticize us simply because of our age and the things we do.
Just because we get around (talkin' 'bout my generation)
They criticize us for being always on the move, for our wide variety of interests.
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (talkin' 'bout my generation)
The things that others define as important, looks really meaningless and mechanical to us.
I hope I die before I get old (talkin' 'bout my generation)
We don't want to end up like the people who came before us – old, boring and out of touch with the world.
Why don't you all f-fade away (talkin' 'bout my generation)
We want people who don't understand us to simply leave us alone.
Don't try to dig what we all s-s-s-say (talkin' 'bout my generation)
We don't want people to try to understand our constantly evolving language and behavior.
I'm not trying to 'cause a big s-s-sensation (talkin' 'bout my generation)
We aren't trying to purposely shock people or cause controversy, we are just expressing ourselves honestly.
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (talkin' 'bout my generation)
We are only discussing our generation, our experiences, and our values among ourselves.
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) this is my generation
We are proud to be part of our generation, which is unique in its own way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Peter Townshend
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[Intro]
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey (Pete Townshend & John Entwistle)]
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
[Verse 2: Roger Daltrey (Pete Townshend & John Entwistle)]
Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
And don't try to dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to cause a big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation) (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
[Bridge]
My, my, my generation
My, my, my generation
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey (Pete Townshend & John Entwistle)]
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
[Bridge]
My, my, my generation
My, my, my generation
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey (Pete Townshend & John Entwistle)]
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
[Bridge]
My, my, my generation
[Outro: (Pete Townshend & John Entwistle) Roger Daltrey]
(Talkin' 'bout my generation)
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) My generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) My generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) This is my generation, baby
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) This is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) This is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) This is my generation
(Talkin' 'bout my generation) This is my generation
@dyslexicbatnam1350
I was so surprised to hear this song in A Silent Voice I was actually thrown off a little lmao
@Mexican_Chad
Same I was so confused
@verbalkil5402
Facts
@bluecap6713
It caught me so off guard, I thought I was hallucinating
@illegal_juicebox
I l o v e this song
@anszjaa
It was fitting so perfectly and immediately I loved it
@23theseeker50
I'm 71 years old and still a fanatical WHO fan LONG LIVE THE WHO GREAT, GREAT BAND.
@ITheNightmare
I'm 21 years old and I like the Who too.
@_Osse
This song really be bringing all ages together
@crazyladyofberlin8715
@@ITheNightmare Good boy!