Fishbone first assembled with John Norwood Fisher (bass), his brother Philip "Fish" Fisher (drums), Angelo Moore (vocals, saxophones and theremin), Kendall Jones (guitar), "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (vocals, trumpet), and Christopher Dowd (keyboards, trombone, vocals). They achieved their greatest success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, after which they went through many personnel changes. From 2003 to 2010, John Norwood Fisher and Angelo Moore were the last remaining original members of the band. In the 2010s, all the other original members except Kendall Jones rejoined the band for various reunions and anniversary activities.
Another Generation
Fishbone Lyrics
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There's a battle to be won
A psychic war's upon us, and the walls are closing in
And it's time to change the time
Brave are those who do decide
? (the next part I cannot figure out at all)?
Unless the calls get misdirected
Another word to linger on
They may not even know the reasons why
You think without a vision, and they try to call it ours
And it's causin' me to culture shock
The fools all hide behind the fashion
The new age rebels have no cause
But little do they realize, that a true change can come from within
But that's too simple to be true
My hair looks better now in blue
Is it true profession, or just another way to stay along?
Sometimes I even ask myself
Another generation, another forward state of mind
It's somewhere deep within our consciousness
Is it a new beginning, for those who need a second chance
Maybe then we'll find out why we did
Another generation, another forward state of mind
It's somewhere deep within our consciousness
Problems of the ???, problems of the kids
Problems are the mistakes of the past we've made
It's time to look forward to a third generation
Another generation, another forward state of mind
It's somewhere deep within our consciousness
The song "Another Generation" by Fishbone is a commentary on the state of society and the ongoing struggles faced by younger generations. The lyrics suggest that there is a battle to be won, a "psychic war" that is closing in on us. It's a call to take action, make a decision, and choose a side. The brave are those who decide to take a stand, even if it means going against the norms and trends set by society.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of following trends blindly, without understanding the reasons behind them. The new age rebels, for example, may have no cause to fight for or no true understanding of the issues at hand. The song argues that a true change can only come from within and that it's time to look forward to a third generation that can learn from the mistakes of the past and create a better future.
Overall, "Another Generation" is a reflection on the ongoing struggle for progress and change, as well as a call to action and a reminder that true change can only come from those who are willing to fight for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Grab your arms and choose a side
Prepare yourself for a conflict and align with a particular group.
There's a battle to be won
There is a fight that needs to be won.
A psychic war's upon us, and the walls are closing in
We are in a psychological conflict, and the situation is getting intense.
And it's time to change the time
It's time to change the current situation that we are in.
Brave are those who do decide
Those who make a decision in such a situation are courageous.
? (the next part I cannot figure out at all)?
The meaning of this line could not be determined.
Unless the calls get misdirected
Unless the calls for action are misappropriated or misused.
Another trend to follow
Another fad or popular movement to be part of.
Another word to linger on
Another buzzword to be obsessed with or ponder over.
They may not even know the reasons why
The people who follow the trend or buzzword may not even know the reason behind it.
You think without a vision, and they try to call it ours
People without a clear perspective or goal are following the trend and trying to make it their own.
And it's causin' me to culture shock
The situation is causing bewilderment or confusion to the artist.
The fools all hide behind the fashion
Some people use fashion as a facade to hide their ignorance or lack of originality.
The new age rebels have no cause
People who oppose traditional ways of thinking or living do it without any specific reason or purpose.
But little do they realize, that a true change can come from within
They are unaware that the internal transformation can lead to significant changes.
But that's too simple to be true
They consider this concept too simplistic to believe.
My hair looks better now in blue
The artist is sharing their personal experience or opinion about hair color.
Is it true profession, or just another way to stay along?
The singer is questioning whether hair color is a true profession or just a way to conform to a certain trend.
Sometimes I even ask myself
The singer is acknowledging their doubt and introspection.
Another generation, another forward state of mind
Each new generation has a progressive mindset.
It's somewhere deep within our consciousness
This progressive mindset is embedded in our subconsciousness.
Is it a new beginning, for those who need a second chance
This mindset could be a fresh start or a second opportunity for those who have missed out before.
Maybe then we'll find out why we did
Possibly we will understand the reason for our existence or purpose.
Problems of the ???, problems of the kids
The meaning of this line could not be determined.
Problems are the mistakes of the past we've made
Our current problems are the result of our past mistakes.
It's time to look forward to a third generation
We need to prepare ourselves for another generation and think ahead.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENDALL REY JONES
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