Donovan Greer replaced Matt Bedford who replaced Leer and Chris as bass player and back up vocals
The band continues to play and tour to this day.
Nowhere Generation
Ann Beretta Lyrics
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Broken are the bones we could not crack
Missing are the peices that fit in their own way
Fallen are the ones who thought that we'd fade away
Beaten are the ones who still claim to be the strong
Forgotten are those who still sing the old songs
Missing are our fathere they led astray and fallen are the agels we thought would never fade
& deaf ears fall on us without a cry & idle hands surround our throats today
Marching to the beat our own brigade
Never gonna fade away
Tonight's the night we walk alone
Today we walk on grounds hollow & we bind together to live our lives and right for what we know is right
The lyrics of Ann Beretta's song "Nowhere Generation" describe a group of people who feel disenfranchised by society and disillusioned with their place in it. The first stanza highlights the harsh treatment they have received from those who do not understand them, and the emotional toll it has taken. The lines "bitter are the faces that won't look back / Broken are the bones we could not crack" suggest a deep sense of hurt and frustration. They feel like they have been left behind and ignored by the rest of society.
The second stanza goes on to describe the losses they have suffered. They have lost pieces of themselves that once fit easily into the world. Their fathers have led them astray, and the angels they once believed in have fallen from grace. They feel like everything they once held on to has slipped away or been taken from them. The lines "deaf ears fall on us without a cry / idle hands surround our throats today" imply that they are suffocating and that no one is listening to their plight.
In the final lines, the Nowhere Generation decides to take action. They take to the streets in their own parade, refusing to fade away. They will not be complacent any longer and will stand up for what they believe in. They bind together to live their lives and fight for what they know is right. The lines "Tonight's the night we walk alone / Today we walk on grounds hollow" suggest that the road ahead may not be easy, but they are determined to face it together.
Line by Line Meaning
bitter are the faces that won't look back
The people who refuse to acknowledge the past and learn from their mistakes have resentful expressions.
Broken are the bones we could not crack
We failed to overcome the challenges that came our way, leaving us in a state of defeat.
Missing are the peices that fit in their own way
There are parts or individuals who no longer fit into the established system as it no longer accommodates their uniqueness.
Fallen are the ones who thought that we'd fade away
Those who believed that our ideas and convictions would not stand the test of time are in decline.
Beaten are the ones who still claim to be the strong
Those who maintain their superiority despite being weakened by their own actions or outside forces are defeated.
Forgotten are those who still sing the old songs
Those who still cling to outdated ideas or beliefs that do not resonate with the current times are disregarded or ignored.
Missing are our fathere they led astray and fallen are the agels we thought would never fade
Our role models who misled us are no longer present, and those who we considered perfect have also fallen from grace.
& deaf ears fall on us without a cry & idle hands surround our throats today
We are either ignored or threatened by those who are not willing to hear us out or have their own hidden agenda.
Nowhere generation take it to the streets our own parade
We will take action and demonstrate to the world that we exist, and we have our own voice and agenda.
Marching to the beat our own brigade
We will follow our own rhythm and path, and others can either join us or be left behind.
Never gonna fade away
Our will and spirit are too strong to dissipate or disappear despite any obstacles.
Tonight's the night we walk alone
We are confident in our path and will not be deterred by others who do not share the same vision.
Today we walk on grounds hollow & we bind together to live our lives and right for what we know is right
We recognize that the status quo may be empty, but we will come together to stand for our values and fight for what we believe is just and right.
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