Generational Synthetic
Beach Fossils Lyrics


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Hustle in the five old years
Do you love and do you feel?
All your working inspiration
Systematic exploration.

Words are great, words are real
Words are desperate and conceal
All your words are so poetic
Generational synthetic

And I will do it on my own again
I will say what I will.
And I will do it on my own again
And I will say what I will.

All my friends are far away
Knees my head in disobey,
I can help but to forget
What is now and what is next

Train a fortune for a soul
What we wanted all along
All your words are so magnetic
Generational apathetic

And I will do it on my own again,
I will say what I will.

And I will do it on my own again,
I will say what I will.




And I will do it on my own again
And I will say what I will.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beach Fossils' song "Generational Synthetic" speak to themes of youthful ambition and frustration with the societal systems that young people are expected to navigate. The first verse refers to the hustle and hard work of a young person, questioning whether they feel passionate about what they are doing. The line "systematic exploration" suggests a feeling of being limited or confined by the usual paths of success that are laid out for young people.


The second verse delves into the power of words, acknowledging their ability to both inspire and deceive. The line "generational synthetic" implies a sense of inauthenticity or artificiality, perhaps commenting on the manufactured expectations placed on younger generations. The repeated refrain of "I will do it on my own again, I will say what I will" speaks to a desire for independence and autonomy, to break free from the expectations of others and make one's own path.


The final verse touches on themes of isolation and forgetfulness, with the singer feeling disconnected from their friends and unable to keep track of what comes next. The line "generational apathetic" hints at a sense of disillusionment or lack of motivation among young people. Overall, the lyrics of "Generational Synthetic" speak to the complex and fraught experiences of young people trying to navigate a world that often doesn't seem made for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Hustle in the five old years
Trying to make the best out of the past five years


Do you love and do you feel?
Are you capable of loving and experiencing emotions?


All your working inspiration
The inspiration that comes from your job


Systematic exploration.
Exploring in an organized manner


Words are great, words are real
Words have power and are a reflection of reality


Words are desperate and conceal
Words can be used to hide the truth out of desperation


All your words are so poetic
You have a poetic way of expressing yourself


Generational synthetic
But your words lack authenticity and originality


And I will do it on my own again
I will take control of my life once again


I will say what I will.
And I will speak my mind freely


All my friends are far away
Feeling alone without close friends nearby


Knees my head in disobey
Feeling guilty about breaking the rules


I can help but to forget
I cannot help but forget


What is now and what is next
What the present and future hold


Train a fortune for a soul
Wealth cannot buy happiness and fulfillment


What we wanted all along
Our desires can change over time


All your words are so magnetic
You have a persuasive way of speaking


Generational apathetic
But your lack of passion and interest in life is a generational issue


And I will do it on my own again
I will continue to take control of my life


I will say what I will.
And I will continue to speak my mind freely


And I will do it on my own again
I will not rely on others to determine my path


And I will say what I will.
And I will continue to express myself authentically




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jasmine

One of my favorites off Clash the Truth!! With each album, they just get better (:

Pete Magallanes

Agreed

Fionn McLaughlin

so much joy division packed into this song

Jacey P.

Fionn McLaughlin the demo version sounds more like joy division

Mozzyforest

Sad and happy memories are brought up with these entire album such a 💎

Aram Ledezma

Esta canción ayer en México fue una verdadera locura.

Carla Martinez

I saw them about 4 days ago for the first time ( #MusicWinsFestival , Buenos Aires ), and that was amazing! They sound so fucking good! Miss them!

Andreza Cardoso

Essa música sempre toca na Playlist do cinema do dragão do mar, aqui em Fortaleza, antes de começar o filme. Simplesmente uma delícia.

MatthewSchulerofficial

I love how post-punk this is ✊

F.O

AHHH the memories, used to listen to this band in high school. Still great after all these years!

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