GENERATION
.Simple Plan Lyrics
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And people telling me
What I should be
What if I'm not so crazy
Maybe you're the one
Who's wrong not me
So what'cha gonna do
When we're standing on top
And do it our way
You say we got no future
You're living in the past
So listen up
That's my generation
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
I don't need to say
I'm sorry
I do what everybody
Wants to do
It's not so complicated
Because I know you want
The same thing too
So what'cha gonna do
What'cha gonna say
When we're standing on top
And do it our way
You say we got no future
You're living in the past
So listen up
That's my generation
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
Don't need to say
I'm sorry
It's not so complicated
Cause I know you want
The same thing too
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
In Simple Plan's song "Generation," the lyrics express frustration with societal pressure to conform to a certain image or predetermined future. The singer challenges this notion by asserting that perhaps it is not them but rather the people putting pressure on them who are wrong. The song is a rallying cry for young people to reject the notion that their generation is lacking and instead embrace their unique identities and desires.
The repeated refrain of "hey ho, let's go" is an allusion to the Ramones' song "Blitzkrieg Bop," which similarly encouraged listeners to embrace a rebellious spirit. The chorus emphasizes the singer's refusal to apologize or feel shame for their beliefs and actions, emphasizing a sense of confidence and self-assertion.
The song's bridge also emphasizes points about the singer's attitude towards the pressure they face. They assert that they do not need to apologize for their desires and actions, and they recognize that others likely want the same things they do. Overall, "Generation" is a call to arms for young people to embrace their individuality and resist pressure to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick of all this waiting
I'm tired of waiting for things to happen and not being in control.
And people telling me
And being told by others
What I should be
What I'm supposed to be or do
What if I'm not so crazy
What if my thoughts and actions are not irrational or abnormal
Maybe you're the one
Perhaps it's the people telling me what to do that are the ones who are wrong.
Who's wrong not me
They're the ones who are mistaken or incorrect, not me.
So what'cha gonna do
So, what are you going to do
What'cha gonna say
What are you going to say
When we're standing on top
When we've succeeded or achieved our goals
And do it our way
By doing things on our own terms
You say we got no future
People say we don't have a bright future ahead of us.
You're living in the past
They're stuck in the old ways of doing things
So listen up
So pay attention
That's my generation
Because that's the way my generation thinks and operates.
Hey ho, let's go
Let's do this
It's going down tonight
It's happening tonight
We're gonna do it Till we die
We're going to do what we want to do until we can no longer do it anymore.
Cause I, I I've got no reason To apologize
I have no reason to feel guilty about what I want to do.
Don't need to say I'm sorry
I don't need to apologize
It's not so complicated
It's not hard to understand or do
Cause I know you want The same thing too
Because I know you also want to be in control of your own life.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER, NATE HILLS, ARNOLD LANNI, MAX MARTIN
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@christos6068
Most simple plan songs are songs you hear for the first time but feel like you've been hearing them years ago
@allumanati8972
Really, so you think you're *Mr. Magoo*?
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I know right awesome 2022
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This band was ahead of its time. :-)
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Definitely XD
@davidparkes7741
Is not was.
@chloemorley3781
Words cannot express how much I love this song
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Simple Plan is a French Canadian rock band generation is #1 hit from their album Simple Plan