1981
DGeneration Lyrics
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Seek deviation I am hiding from the sun
Run from the poison, factories and graves
Spray paint heroes and middle class white slaves
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
Crawling creep never go away
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
Zombie teen insurgence, leather jacket smile
Black boots of combat, I am super juvenile
No nazi guises, no tracks up my sleeve
No corporate lies, no intention to deceive
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
Crawling creep never go away
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
Joking cause I am angry in all my days
Scars of the stories, smoking burning years
Don't break the circle, bleeding restless ears
Tanquaray and tonic, secret rebel truce
A worldwide playground to steal forbidden fruit
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
Crawling creep never go away
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
Joking cause I am angry in all my days
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
Crawling creep never go away
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
Joking cause I am angry in all my days
The lyrics of DGeneration's song "1981" depict the struggles of a teenager in the year 1981. The first line "Stuck in the middle of 1981" suggests that the singer is stuck in a time and place where they don't belong. The line "Seek deviation, I am hiding from the sun" implies that they are seeking refuge from conformity and societal expectations. They are trying to escape the norms of society and carve out their own identity.
The next lines "Run from the poison, factories, and graves" suggest that the singer is trying to avoid the negative aspects of society such as pollution, work that they find meaningless, and the inevitability of death. The lines "Spray paint heroes and middle-class white slaves" refer to the singer's rebellion against the status quo. They choose to celebrate the unconventional heroes and reject the lifestyle of the middle class, a lifestyle that seems like slavery to them.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the singer's struggle as a "zombie teen insurgence" without any clear direction. The lines "Scars of the stories, smoking burning years/Don't break the circle, bleeding restless ears" suggest that the singer has been left with emotional and psychological scars from their experiences. Despite this, they refuse to break the cycle of rebellion and continue to express their anger and frustration with their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck in the middle of 1981
Feeling trapped in a time period that is not where the singer wants to be.
Seek deviation I am hiding from the sun
The singer is looking for something different, possibly to escape the mundane or negative aspects of their life.
Run from the poison, factories and graves
Avoiding the negative aspects of life such as pollution, work, and death.
Spray paint heroes and middle class white slaves
The artist is drawn to graffiti and its message of rebellion against societal norms, particularly those of the middle class.
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
The artist is describing a chaotic and painful existence.
Crawling creep never go away
The singer feels like they are constantly struggling and can never escape their troubles.
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
The singer is describing their own image in a negative light, portraying themselves as weak and defeated.
Joking cause I am angry in all my days
The artist uses humor as a way to cope with their anger and frustration.
Zombie teen insurgence, leather jacket smile
The artist sees themselves as part of a larger youth movement that is rebelling against societal norms, reflected in their appearance and attitude.
Black boots of combat, I am super juvenile
The artist's attire conveys their aggressive and rebellious attitude towards the world.
No nazi guises, no tracks up my sleeve
The singer is vehemently opposed to any sort of white supremacist ideology, and wants to make that clear in their appearance and actions.
No corporate lies, no intention to deceive
The artist wants to live an authentic life, free from the falsehoods and deception that often come with living in a capitalist society.
Scars of the stories, smoking burning years
The singer has experienced a lot of pain and trauma in their life, which has left a lasting impact on them.
Don't break the circle, bleeding restless ears
The singer wants to maintain a sense of community and belonging among their peers, but is also feeling anxious and frustrated.
Tanquaray and tonic, secret rebel truce
The singer enjoys indulging in illicit activities with their friends as a way to feel powerful and rebellious.
A worldwide playground to steal forbidden fruit
The artist sees the whole world as a place to explore and take risks, in search of the forbidden and taboo.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL (DANNY SAGE) REICH, JESSE F. MALIN
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