Matthew Good is a rock musician from Coquitlam, BC, Canada, formerly of the… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Good is a rock musician from Coquitlam, BC, Canada, formerly of the Matthew Good Band, which was disbanded in 2002. His solo career has met with continued success, with the release of Avalanche on March 4, 2003. He followed that up on June 15, 2004 with White Light Rock and Roll Review, and on September 20, 2005 with In a Coma, a best-of documenting his musical career from 1995-2005. On July 31, 2007, he released his third album, entitled Hospital Music. The album consisted of 15 tracks, and is a deviation from the other albums in that this album is completely personal. Matthew Good's fourth album came out on October 6, 2009 and was entitled "Vancouver". The album, is a concept album and deals with Good's reflections of his hometown of Vancouver, and won him Best Rock Album at the Junos. Good also released a live album in the autumn of 2008. It contained live recordings from his concert at Massey Hall in Toronto on May 29, 2008. Lights of Endangered Species, released May 31, 2011, was Good's fifth studio album and was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards.

Good is a strong advocate for human rights, and is affiliated with Amnesty International.

He has also released a book entitled "At Last There Is Nothing Left to Say," consisting of a series of blog entries and manifestos he posted on Matthew Good Band's website before the band disbanded. As well as being a testament to why he continues to have a solid and devoted fan-base, the work showcases Matt's unique perspective, and the creative mind that is the source of his success.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2002

Generation X-Wing
Matthew Good Lyrics

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Venus was a fly trap
The man you loved devoured
I used to dream about your sister
Standing in the shower
But I was never cool
You thought I was a cowboy
I wonder where my gun is
Can you spare a bullet senorita?

I will always be the worst
Generation X-wing
That's got to be the death star
I used to dream about the future
I used to dream about a lot of things
But I was never cool
So you can call me loser
Yeah you can call me anything
You want to senorita

I will always be the worst
Help me up with
A pair of wings
A little rope
All those things
She always said I'd find the cure for cancer
I read my horoscope but I just can't pull it off alone

Venus was a fly trap
The man you loved devoured
I used to dream about your sister
Fucking me in the shower
But I was never cool
So you can call me loser
Yeah you can call me anything
You want to senorita

I will always be the worst

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Generation X-wing by Matthew Good Band explore the theme of feeling out of place and uncool. The singer talks about his dreams and desires that are far from what is considered cool by others. He talks about a girl he used to know, Venus, who was devoured by the man she loved. He also mentions dreaming about her sister, which adds to the idea that he is an outsider looking in. The singer seems to be admitting his flaws and accepting that he will never be cool, but he still longs for acceptance.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I will always be the worst, Generation X-wing." Here, the singer seems to be equating himself with a type of fighter plane from Star Wars, which was used by the rebels. The use of this reference to Star Wars highlights the theme of feeling like an outsider or a rebel against the mainstream. The singer also mentions the Death Star, which is the ultimate symbol of evil in the Star Wars universe. By referencing these elements of Star Wars, the singer is suggesting that he is always going to be on the fringes, fighting against the establishment.

Overall, the song is a reflection on the struggles of feeling like an outsider and the desire to be accepted by others. The use of Star Wars imagery adds to the sense of alienation and highlights the idea that sometimes it's better to be a rebel than to fit in with the crowd.

Line by Line Meaning

Venus was a fly trap
You were in a dangerous situation with someone you loved, who ultimately consumed you like a Venus fly trap.

The man you loved devoured
The person you were in love with took advantage of you, consuming you in the process.

I used to dream about your sister standing in the shower
I had sexual fantasies about your sister, while she was taking a shower.

But I was never cool
I was never popular or respected.

You thought I was a cowboy
You mistook my appearance for that of a cowboy, even though I was not.

I wonder where my gun is, can you spare a bullet senorita?
I wonder where my gun is, and if you have any bullets to spare.

Generation X-wing, that's got to be the death star
My generation is like the Rebel Alliance in Star Wars, fighting against an oppressive system represented by the Death Star.

I used to dream about the future, I used to dream about a lot of things
I had big dreams about what the future would hold, and about many other aspects of life.

So you can call me loser, yeah you can call me anything you want to senorita
You can insult or belittle me in any way you want, since I know that I am not cool or popular.

Help me up with a pair of wings, a little rope, all those things
I need help getting out of this difficult or stuck situation, and these things would help me achieve that.

She always said I'd find the cure for cancer
Someone (she) had faith in me, and believed that I would accomplish something great, like finding a cure for cancer.

I read my horoscope but I just can't pull it off alone
I seek guidance from external sources, such as my horoscope, but I still need help or support from others to achieve my goals.

Fucking me in the shower
Having sex with me while we were both in the shower.

I will always be the worst
I know that I am not the best, and may even be seen as the worst.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE GENN, MATTHEW GOOD

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