The band is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and performs 60s-style garage roc… Read Full Bio ↴The band is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and performs 60s-style garage rock. They took their name from the French word for a bowler hat, a referral to a clothing stereotype of the 1960s Britain. The bowler was a symbol of the stodgy businessman, which became an representational symbol of the surrealist artist, René Magritte. Their best known song is a French language retake of the song My Generation, by The Who. Chapeaumelon contributed two songs to the soundtrack of the American movie Eurotrip.

* Charles Boyer (vocals & guitar)
* François Therriault (guitar & back vocals)
* Sylvain Larose (bass guitar & back vocals)
* Jean-Pierre Décarie (drums & back vocals)

My Generation
Chapeaumelon Lyrics

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Des gens tendent de nous descendre (Parlons de ma generation)
Car on veut se faire entendre (Parlons de ma generation)
On nous dit indifferents (Parlons de ma generation)
J'espère partir avant de pourrir (Parlons de ma generation)

Ma generation, ma generation

Veuillez tous nous foutre la paix (Parlons de ma generation)

Et n'essayez pas de nous saisir (Parlons de ma generation)
Je ne prends pas une cause pour vous etonner (Parlons de ma generation)
Je veux parler de ma generation (Parlons de ma generation)

Parlons de ma generation
Parlons de ma generation

Veuillez tous nous foutre la paix (Parlons de ma generation)
Et n'essayez pas de nous saisir (Parlons de ma generation)
Je ne prends pas une cause pour vous etonner (Parlons de ma generation)
Je veux parler de ma generation (Parlons de ma generation)

Parlons de ma generation
Parlons de ma generation
Ma, ma, ma generation...

Des gens tendent de nous descendre (Parlons de ma generation)
Car on veut se faire entendre (Parlons de ma generation)
On nous dit indifferents (Parlons de ma generation)
J'espère partir avant de pourrir (Parlons de ma generation)

Parlons de ma generation
Parlons de ma generation

Parlons de ma generation
Ma, ma, ma generation...

Overall Meaning

The song "Ma Génération" by Chapeaumelon is an anthem for the new generation. The lyrics describe how people often dismiss the younger generation's ideas and opinions as insignificant, but they continue to strive to be heard. The singer expresses their hope to leave this world before they deteriorate, implying that they do not want to face the negativity and criticism that they encounter. The chorus 'Ma generation' repeats itself during and after the verses, emphasizing the focus of the song on the perspective of the younger generation. The song concludes with a powerful message to leave them alone and let them express themselves.

The song highlights the struggle of this generation to be heard and understood. It reflects the thoughts and feelings of a group of people who often face judgment and ridicule for their ideas and beliefs. The lyrics display how the younger generation is trying to step up and make a difference in a world that hasn't been kind to them. The song challenges the traditional views of how younger generations are perceived and demands respect for their unique perspective.

Line by Line Meaning

Des gens tendent de nous descendre (Parlons de ma generation)
People try to bring us down because we want to make ourselves heard. Let's talk about my generation.

Car on veut se faire entendre (Parlons de ma generation)
Because we want to be heard, we face criticism from others. Let's talk about my generation.

On nous dit indifferents (Parlons de ma generation)
We are accused of being indifferent. Let's talk about my generation.

J'espère partir avant de pourrir (Parlons de ma generation)
I hope to leave before I decay. Let's talk about my generation.

Veuillez tous nous foutre la paix (Parlons de ma generation)
Please leave us alone. Let's talk about my generation.

Et n'essayez pas de nous saisir (Parlons de ma generation)
And don't try to capture us. Let's talk about my generation.

Je ne prends pas une cause pour vous etonner (Parlons de ma generation)
I'm not fighting for a cause to impress you. Let's talk about my generation.

Je veux parler de ma generation (Parlons de ma generation)
I want to talk about my generation. Let's talk about my generation.

Ma generation, ma generation
My generation, my generation.

Parlons de ma generation
Let's talk about my generation.

Ma, ma, ma generation...
My, my, my generation...

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