My Generation
Iron Maiden Lyrics


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People try to put us d-down TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Just because we get around. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Things they do look awful see-see-cold. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I hope I die before I get old. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
This is my generation,
This is my generation, baby.

Why don't you all f-fade away? TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Yeah, don't try and dig what we all s-s-say. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I'm not tryin' to cause a big s-s-sensation, TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
It's my generation,
It's my generation, baby.

Why don't you all f-fade away? TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Yeah, don't try d-dig what we all s-s-s-s-s-say. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Not tryin' to cause a big sensation, TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Just talkin' 'bout my g-generation. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Yeah, my generation,
This is my generation, baby,
Generation, generation.

People try to put us d-down TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Just because we g-g-g-get around. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Things they do look awful see-see-cold. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I hope I die before I get old. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
It's my generation,
This is my generation, baby,
Ma-ma-my generation.

TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION Talkin' about
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION my generation,
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION my generation,
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION my generation,
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION yes, my generation, baby
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION yes, my generation,
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION yes, my generation,




TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION yes, my generation,
TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION it's my generation.

Overall Meaning

The song "My Generation" by Iron Maiden is a cover of the famous song by The Who. The lyrics are a reflection of the frustrations and rebellious spirit of the youth during the 1960s. The singer starts by addressing the older generation who tends to put the younger generation down and condescend them for their behavior. He then declares that he is proud to be a part of this generation and does not want to be limited or judged by societal norms. The chorus "Talking 'bout my generation" rings out repeatedly as a rallying cry for the youth.


The singer also expresses his desire to live fast and die young rather than becoming old and irrelevant. This symbolizes a rejection of the traditional values of conformity and conservatism prevalent in society at the time. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and a declaration of his generation's identity.


Overall, the song represents the spirit of rebellion and non-conformity that was synonymous with the youth culture of the 1960s. It became an anthem for young people around the world and continues to inspire generations to question societal norms and fight against oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

People try to put us d-down TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
People try to bring us down just because we are part of a new generation, and they don't understand us.


Just because we get around. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
The fact that we are more mobile than previous generations, shouldn't be used to criticize us.


Things they do look awful see-see-cold. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
The things that earlier generations do, seem boring and uninteresting to us.


I hope I die before I get old. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I don't want to grow old and become like the boring and traditional previous generation.


Why don't you all f-fade away? TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Why don't the previous generation just disappear and let us live our lives?


Yeah, don't try and dig what we all s-s-say. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
Don't try to understand our new ways of thinking and behaving, it's beyond your comprehension.


I'm not tryin' to cause a big s-s-sensation, TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I'm not trying to shock or cause any trouble, I'm just expressing myself.


I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation. TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION
I'm just pointing out that we are different from the previous generation, and that's okay.


How my generation
I want to emphasize again that we are a unique and different generation from the previous ones.


This is my generation, baby.
This is who we are, and we won't apologize for being different.


Ma-ma-my generation.
I'm proud of being part of this new generation, and I won't let anyone bring me down.


TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION Talkin' about
This song is a reflection of my thoughts and feelings about my generation.


TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION my generation,
I'm talking about how unique and different my generation is from the previous ones.


TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION yes, my generation, baby
Yes, I'm proud of my generation and won't apologize for being different.


TALKIN' 'BOUT MY GENERATION it's my generation.
I want to emphasize again that this song is about celebrating my generation's uniqueness.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Townshend

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Comments from YouTube:

Benom8

I've not heard many covers/B-sides by Iron Maiden. Thanks for uploading them! On this it's interesting that Harris doesn't play all the notes from the original solo, still sounds awesome though.

PeHBS 322

The Who + Iron Maiden = Amazing

Terri Ackley

The Best Generation Ever
The Best Band Forever Thank You Blood Brother ❤️

Andrew Chadaranek

Go Steve go! You can really hear his bass going!

Manuel Jr Hernandez

Sounds Great!!!

ReloadPsi

Yeah, this is how you advertise that you joined the wrong band. Blaze sounds great in this!

Mr Dunedain

Sólo la doncella puede hacer un cover ultra chingón de un clásico de los 60 y sobretodo de una de mis bandas favoritas de la Invasión Británica.

Larga vida a Roger, Pete, John y a Keith por haber revolucionado el Rock y larga vida a Maiden y a Blaze Bayley por el Heavy Metal lmL.

Martin Alejandro 23

Los que revolucionarom esa epoca fueron The Beatles..

Emery

Tfw your favorite band covers a song made by one of your top five favorite bands

Amber Alexandra Bayley Cooke

THIS IS BLAZE SINGING.....HMMM...NOT BAD....GOOD VOICE,MR.BAYLEY....

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