Latex Generation was a New York, USA punk rock band form… Read Full Bio ↴From Wikipedia:
Latex Generation was a New York, USA punk rock band formed in the early 1990s. The name was inspired by a news report heard on the radio by bassist and founding member, Tommy Rockstar, that spoke of the current generation of teens and the threat of STDs, especially the AIDS epidemic. The name has also been said to be a play on words as the "Late X Generation" because the members all fall age-wise at the tail end of Generation X. Prior to choosing the name "Latex Generation", they were known as "The Dead Cat Lickers". They are also referred to as "L8XG" or just "LG". They released 2 full-length CDs, 3 7" records, a number of compilation album contributions and toured around the world. They are currently disbanded.
Fallen Angel
Latex Generation Lyrics
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Just a small town girl with her whole life
Packed in a suitcase by her feet
But somehow the lights didnt
Shine as bright as they did
On her mamas tv screen
And the days seemed longer
Than she ever thought theyd be
But you know you got to stick to your guns
When it all comes down
Cause sometimes you cant choose
Its like heads they win
Tails youre gonna lose
Chorus:
Win big--mamas fallen angel
Lose big--livin out her lies
Wants it all--mamas fallen angel
Lose it all, rollin the dice of her life
Now she found herself in the fast lane livin day to day
Turned her back on her best friends, yeah
And let her family slip away
Just like a lost soul
Caught up in the hollywood scene
All the parties and the limousines
Such a good actress hiding all her pain
Trading her memories for fortune and fame
Just a step away from the edge of a fall
Caught between heaven and hell
Wheres the girl I knew a year ago
Chorus
Too much too soon
Or just a little too late
Cause when her ship came in
She wasnt there and it just wouldnt wait
The lyrics of Latex Generation's song, "Fallen Angel," tell the story of a young woman who leaves her small town to pursue her dreams in the city. Despite her best efforts, life in the city is not what she expected, and she finds herself struggling to make ends meet. Yet, she perseveres and refuses to give up. She knows that life can be unpredictable, and she doesn't always get to choose the outcomes. Sometimes, no matter how hard she tries, life is like a coin toss where she can either win big or lose big.
As the story progresses, the woman finds herself caught up in the world of Hollywood and all of its parties and luxuries. She becomes a successful actress and enjoys the benefits of fortune and fame. However, as she lives the fast life, she realizes that she has lost touch with herself and the people who matter most. She has put all she cares about on hold and has traded her memories for success.
The song's melody complements the lyrics and conveys the woman's ups and downs, switching between upbeat and melancholic sounds. Overall, the song is an honest portrayal of the struggles one faces on the road to success and the sacrifices we sometimes make along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
She stepped off the bus out into the city streets
The singer enters the big city from her hometown
Just a small town girl with her whole life
The singer is young and has her entire life in front of her
Packed in a suitcase by her feet
All of her belongings are in one suitcase
But somehow the lights didnt
The city lights did not impress the artist
Shine as bright as they did
The artist's mother may have overhyped the city in her head
On her mamas tv screen
The singer saw the excitement of the city on her mother's TV at home
And the work seemed harder
The singer's job was more challenging than expected
And the days seemed longer
The days were dragging on
Than she ever thought theyd be
The artist's expectations did not match her reality
But you know you got to stick to your guns
The artist has to persevere
When it all comes down
When everything falls apart
Cause sometimes you cant choose
Sometimes, the artist's choices are limited
Its like heads they win
In some cases, the odds are against the singer
Tails youre gonna lose
In other cases, the singer is guaranteed to lose
Win big--mamas fallen angel
The singer is living the dream, but it is not what she expected
Lose big--livin out her lies
The artist is living a lie and is losing her true identity
Wants it all--mamas fallen angel
The artist wants everything but is not sure what that is
Lose it all, rollin the dice of her life
The singer risks everything and may lose it all
Now she found herself in the fast lane livin day to day
The singer is living a fast-paced lifestyle
Turned her back on her best friends, yeah
The artist left her friends behind to chase her dream
And let her family slip away
The artist is losing touch with her family
Just like a lost soul
The artist feels lost and alone
Caught up in the hollywood scene
The singer is immersed in the Hollywood lifestyle
All the parties and the limousines
The artist enjoys the lavish Hollywood parties and events
Such a good actress hiding all her pain
The singer covers up her pain and struggles with acting
Trading her memories for fortune and fame
The singer sacrifices her memories for success
Just a step away from the edge of a fall
The singer is close to losing everything
Caught between heaven and hell
The artist's situation is precarious
Wheres the girl I knew a year ago
The artist has changed a lot in a year
Too much too soon
The singer feels overwhelmed by the success
Or just a little too late
The singer missed her chance
Cause when her ship came in
When the opportunity arose
She wasnt there and it just wouldnt wait
The artist missed her opportunity and will not get another chance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICK PRICE, TANYA SELF
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