In 2011 the band reunited for a series of shows in Europe and the United States. In 2016, the band reunited again and, on July 29, 2016, they released their fourth album, Nothing Is Anywhere.
The band's show at Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR, on August 30, 2016, is their most recent live performance.
1981
D Generation 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
D Generation's "1981" is a song that reflects on a time of social turmoil and rebellion. The singer reflects on being stuck in that year, seeking deviation and hiding from the sun - implying that there is something sinister or oppressive happening in society. He talks about running from the poison of factories and graves, suggesting that there is something toxic about the way society operates. The line "spray paint heroes and middle class white slaves" suggests a desire for rebellion against the system, with spray paint being an act of defacing and defying the status quo.
The chorus repeats the lines "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". These lines suggest a sense of desperation in the face of an uncaring world. The singer feels bruised and battered, crawling on the ground, yet unable to escape his situation. He is scared and broken, but tries to joke about it to mask his anger and frustration.
The second verse describes the singer as a "zombie teen insurgence", someone who is rebelling against the established order. He wears a leather jacket and black boots, and has no intention of conforming to society's norms or corporate lies. The line "smoking burning years/ Don't break the circle, bleeding restless ears" could refer to the self-destructive lifestyle of rebellion, with the singer suggesting that they are caught in a cycle of pain and anger that never seems to end. The final lines suggest a need for rebellion and the desire for forbidden fruit, questioning the morality of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck in the middle of 1981
I feel trapped in this year, unable to progress or move forward.
Seek deviation I am hiding from the sun
I am searching for something different, something to escape the monotony of everyday life.
Run from the poison, factories and graves
I want to distance myself from the toxic elements of society, including the pollution and death that come with industry and urbanization.
Spray paint heroes and middle class white slaves
I look up to those who express themselves through street art, while also recognizing that many people in the middle class are stuck in the same cycle of conformity and lack of creative expression.
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
I am in a dark and violent place, both physically and mentally, where I feel unsafe and under attack.
Crawling creep never go away
My fears and anxieties constantly loom over me, never leaving me alone.
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
I am vulnerable and feel exposed, while also being fearful and emotionally drained.
Joking cause I am angry in all my days
I use humor as a way to cope with my anger and frustration, which seems to consume me constantly.
Zombie teen insurgence, leather jacket smile
I identify with the youth rebellion of my generation, and use the style of leather jackets as a symbol of it.
Black boots of combat, I am super juvenile
I feel empowered by the tough, rebellious look of combat boots, and use them to express my defiance against society's expectations of maturity.
No nazi guises, no tracks up my sleeve
I reject the hate and violence associated with extremist groups, and do not engage in any kind of hidden agenda or malicious behavior.
No corporate lies, no intention to deceive
I am honest and straightforward in my actions and beliefs, and refuse to participate in the falsehoods and manipulation of big corporations.
Scars of the stories, smoking burning years
I have experienced and witnessed the pain and suffering of others, which has left me with lasting emotional scars and a sense of urgency to make a change.
Don't break the circle, bleeding restless ears
I want to maintain a sense of belonging and community, even though the world around us is constantly changing and causing unrest.
Tanquaray and tonic, secret rebel truce
I enjoy the temporary escape that alcohol provides, and feel like it helps me form a bond with others who share similar values and beliefs.
A worldwide playground to steal forbidden fruit
I view the world as a place to explore and discover, even if it means going against society's expectations and taking risks.
Crypt, crashing, bruised and bashing
I am still in a dark and violent place, where I feel trapped and under attack.
Crawling creep never go away
My fears and anxieties continue to linger, and I struggle to find a way out of this cycle.
Shaved and sliding, scared and broken
I am still vulnerable and feeling exposed, while also being fearful and emotionally drained.
Joking cause I am angry in all my days
I continue to use humor as a way to cope with my anger and frustration, even though it seems to consume me constantly.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL (DANNY SAGE) REICH, JESSE F. MALIN
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