My Generation
Bile Lyrics


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People try to put us down
'Cause they think we get around
Things I do look awful c-c-c-cold
I know I'll die before I get old

This is my generation...
It's my generation...
Why don't you all fade away?
And don't try to dig what we all say
I'm not not not trying to cause a big sensation
Talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation

This is my generation...
It's my generation...





Hope I die before I get...
I know I'll die before I get old

Overall Meaning

The song "My Generation" by Bile is a defiant anthem that challenges the societal norms and expectations placed upon the youth. The lyrics express the frustration felt by younger generations who are judged and scrutinized by older generations who fail to understand them. The singer of the song is asking why they are being put down, as they are simply living their lives and doing what they want. They are unapologetic for their actions, seen in the line "Things I do look awful c-c-c-cold" which suggests that they are aware of how their actions may be perceived but do not care. Additionally, the line "I know I'll die before I get old" expresses a desire to live life to the fullest and not conform to the expectations of aging and settling down.


The chorus, "This is my generation, it's my generation" is a rallying cry for the youth, declaring that they are a powerful and unique group that cannot be silenced or ignored. The repetition of "g-g-g-generation" in the second verse emphasizes this point and adds a playful, rebellious tone to the song.


Overall, "My Generation" is a timeless anthem that still resonates with younger generations today. Its message of standing up for oneself and rejecting societal norms is applicable to any generation facing their own unique challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

People try to put us down
Some individuals are trying to belittle us


'Cause they think we get around
They suspect that we are promiscuous


Things I do look awful c-c-c-cold
My actions may appear aloof and detached


I know I'll die before I get old
I'm sure I won't live long enough to become senile


This is my generation...
This era belongs to me and my peers


It's my generation...
I and my fellow youth are the ones ruling this time


Why don't you all fade away?
Why don't you disappear and leave us alone?


And don't try to dig what we all say
And don't bother trying to understand or appreciate our message


I'm not not not trying to cause a big sensation
I'm not purposely trying to create a major uproar


Talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation
I'm discussing the ideals and practices of my specific age group


Hope I die before I get...
I'd rather pass away before reaching a very old age


I know I'll die before I get old
Again, I'm sure I won't live long enough to be considered elderly




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