This Generation
Career Soldiers Lyrics


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This generation is full of f*****g cowards,
Selling their souls by the hour.
Advertisement blindfolds in front of their eyes,
Taught to question nothing and live the lie.
You value things that are absurd,
Materialistic ideals in the suburbs.
The world is full of war, hate, and innocent cries,
There is more to life than the things you buy.

F**k you and your so called values.

Kids controlled by dollar signs,
Advertise to keep them blind.
What have we done?
F**k the lying corporations,
And my ignorant generation.

Down the street, a mile away,
A woman was beaten and robbed today.
No one seems to give a f**k,
Hate still remains and we're out of luck.
What matters most to you is getting paid,
A suit and tie marching towards your grave.
Your compassion amounts to f*****g s**t,
We're at the world's end the fuse has been lit.

Think twice about everything that you're told,
Take a good look around this f****d up world.
Don't play their one sided, bigoted games,
Let's put these f*****g b******s to shame.
I won't forget about the things that truly matter,
F**k where I am on the social ladder.




I may stand alone but I will stand for what is right,
Never let my enemies our of sight.

Overall Meaning

In "This Generation," Career Soldiers paints a bleak picture of our society, criticizing its materialism, apathy, and lack of empathy. The song compares the youth's obsession with wealth and status to their indifference towards social justice and human rights atrocities. The lyrics argue that the advertising industry and profit-driven corporations have brainwashed young people into valuing trivial things over universal humanity. The song challenges listeners to question everything they're told and make conscious choices by standing up for what is right.


The lyrics suggest that the root of our society's problems is the loss of values and compassion. The song suggests that people have become so consumed by their careers and consumer culture that they have forgotten to care and to do what is morally right. The song tells the story of a generation that is ignorant, self-serving, and easily manipulated by powerful forces. In contrast to this, the song speaks to the power of individual agency, urging the listener to stand up for their beliefs and never lose sight of their values, no matter the cost.


Line by Line Meaning

This generation is full of f*****g cowards,
The current generation is filled with people who lack courage and character.


Selling their souls by the hour.
People are trading their integrity for money and other temporal gains.


Advertisement blindfolds in front of their eyes,
Advertising is preventing people from seeing the truth and making informed decisions.


Taught to question nothing and live the lie.
People are being taught to accept things without questioning their legitimacy, leading them to live a life of delusion.


You value things that are absurd,
People are putting too much importance on things that are meaningless and superficial.


Materialistic ideals in the suburbs.
People in suburban areas are pursuing materialistic lifestyles at the expense of their true values and morals.


The world is full of war, hate, and innocent cries,
The world is mostly characterized by violence, animosity, and victims of various kinds.


There is more to life than the things you buy.
Material possessions are insignificant in the grand scheme of things, and there are more important things to live for.


F**k you and your so called values.
The artist rejects and dismisses the listener's presumed values as hollow and worthless.


Kids controlled by dollar signs,
Young people are driven by the pursuit of money and are willing to be manipulated to achieve that end.


Advertise to keep them blind.
Advertising is being used to manipulate young people without their awareness.


What have we done?
The artist is questioning the actions and inactions of the current generation in light of the negative things happening in the world.


F**k the lying corporations,
The singer expresses disdain for corporations that are dishonest and manipulative.


And my ignorant generation.
The singer is critical of the current generation's lack of knowledge, discernment, and initiative.


Down the street, a mile away,
Very close to the listener's location, there is a situation that demands attention.


A woman was beaten and robbed today.
An innocent woman was physically assaulted and robbed in the recent past.


No one seems to give a f**k,
People in the vicinity or in general lack empathy and concern for the woman's plight.


Hate still remains and we're out of luck.
Hate and violence are persistent problems and the prospects of finding a solution are slim.


What matters most to you is getting paid,
The listener is primarily preoccupied with earning money, often at the expense of other important things.


A suit and tie marching towards your grave.
The listener's conventional lifestyle and priorities are leading them to a dull, unfulfilling existence until death.


Your compassion amounts to f*****g s**t,
The listener's supposed compassion is nonexistent or ineffective.


We're at the world's end the fuse has been lit.
The situation in the world is critical and may lead to a major catastrophe or conflict.


Think twice about everything that you're told,
The singer advises the listener to be cautious and critical about the information they receive and believe.


Take a good look around this f****d up world.
The listener should examine the world and its problems with a critical and honest perspective.


Don't play their one sided, bigoted games,
The listener should not be complicit in perpetuating the biases and oppressive structures in the society they live in.


Let's put these f*****g b******s to shame.
The singer suggests that people should challenge and expose those who are exploiting, manipulating, and oppressing others.


I won't forget about the things that truly matter,
The singer is committed to preserving and promoting the things that are genuinely important and valuable.


F**k where I am on the social ladder.
The artist does not care about social status or prestige, but cares about making a positive impact on the world.


I may stand alone but I will stand for what is right,
The artist is willing to face opposition and isolation to stand up for what is just and moral.


Never let my enemies our of sight.
The singer will remain vigilant against those who are hostile, oppressive, or harmful to their cause and values.




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Rich Misery

Their drummer is one of my best friends. Loved these guys.

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love this song

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Never heard of them, not bad! Love the fast pace, drums are fast and angry

Aaron Boone

One of my favourite tunes.

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one of the best song ever!!!!!

Darby Howard

hell yeah grew up listening to these guys, up the punx!

Something Useful

5 years later I wonder what these dudes are up too

happymike420

What are they up to now? 12 years later...

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