My Generation
Nas & Damian Marley Lyrics


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My generation will make a change
This generation will make a change
(Yes we will, yes we will)
My generation will make a change
(Do you hear me now)
This generation will make a change

Now mi love fi see the schoolas dem a graduate
A study hard and save the party for the holidays
Diplomatic with dem diploma and them bound fi great
Because dem nah pick up no matic and a perpetrate
And then I love the energies whe dem a generate
My generation it so special it will make a change
Because the elders sew the seed and it a germinate
So anytime dem see the progress dem a celebrate
Because we rising up despite of the economy
And then a we a star the show like the astronomy
And how we keep on breaking through is an anomaly
Because we keep remaining true without apology
The mission ha to carry through and finish properly
Say Gambia to Guadeloupe Paris to Napoli
Say Zambia to Honolulu back to Tripoli
And everybody want a future living happily

My generation will make a change
(We'll make a change, we'll make a change yeah)
This generation will make a change
(This generation yeah)
My generation will make a change
(Will make a change, will make a change)
This generation will make a change

Can you blame my generation, subjected gentrification
Depicting their frustrations over ill instrumentation
'Cause music is the way to convey to you what I'm facing
Placing my life in front of your eyes for your observation
Now if you can't relate then maybe you are too complacent
Athletes today are scared to make Muhammad Ali statements
Whats up with tomorrow?
Will you lead? Will you follow?
Improve your values
Education is real power
I reach em like Bono
So get rid of your self sorrow
Add some bravado
Get wealthy likes Wells Fargo
It's truth, that I am you
And I am proof
Surviving through
We do what we gotta do
Yo we could break the cycle let nobody lie to you
Then maybe put our sons and our daughters in private school
'Cause there's a mission we gotta finish before we leave
This generation is destined to do historic deeds

My generation will make a change
(Ooh ooh ooh)
This generation will make a change
(My generation, this generation yes)
My generation will make a change
(Will make a change, will make a change)
This generation will make a change
(This generation now)

If you weather that storm
Then that rain bring sun
Been a long time comin'
I know change gon' come
Man I gotta keep it movin' to the beat of my drum
Last night I set the future at the feet of my son
But they thinkin' that my generation gotta die young
If we all come together then they can't divide one
Don't worry bout it just be about it
Got a message from God heaven too crowded
But I say hey young world you've never looked betta'
And I heard change start with man in the mirror ugh
This generation
I'm a represent
A generation led by a black president
Now hows that for change
Who knew that can change
I don't even look at the flag the same hey, heh
So when you finish readin' revelations
Thank god for my generation

My generation will make a change yeah
This generation will make a change yeah
My generation will make a change




(For good for better)
This generation will make a change yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "My Generation" by Nas & Damian Marley talks about the immense potential of the current generation in bringing about positive change in the world. The lyrics highlight the power of education, unity, and music in catalyzing such change. The song's message is about rising above struggles and hardships and breaking free from societal barriers to make the world a better place.


The lyrics emphasize the importance of education and how it can help to bring wider social change. The song talks about how the younger generation is stepping up to take on this challenge and fulfilling their roles as the next generation of leaders. The song encourages listeners to take charge of their lives and use their strengths and abilities to effect change.


The song also discusses the role of music in bringing people together and describing the issues of a generation. It defends the power of music as a tool for change and as a way to speak to people from all walks of life.


Overall, Nas & Damian Marley's "My Generation" highlights the power of education, unity, and music in achieving positive societal change.


Line by Line Meaning

My generation will make a change
The young people of today are going to make a difference in the world.


This generation will make a change
The present generation is also going to make a significant impact on society.


(Yes we will, yes we will)
We are determined to bring about positive change.


(Do you hear me now)
Do you understand the message that we're trying to convey?


Now mi love fi see the schoolas dem a graduate
I love to see the youth graduating from school.


A study hard and save the party for the holidays
They work hard all year and only party during the holidays.


Diplomatic with dem diploma and them bound fi great
They are very professional with their diplomas and will go on to do great things.


Because dem nah pick up no matic and a perpetrate
They won't resort to violence or crime like some others.


And then I love the energies whe dem a generate
I love the positive energy that they bring.


My generation it so special it will make a change
The current generation is unique and will make a positive impact.


Because the elders sew the seed and it a germinate
The older generation planted the seed, and now it's sprouting into something great.


So anytime dem see the progress dem a celebrate
They celebrate every small achievement they make.


Because we rising up despite of the economy
We are making progress despite the challenges of the economy.


And then a we a star the show like the astronomy
We are the stars of the show, like astronomy.


And how we keep on breaking through is an anomaly
Our ability to keep pushing through and breaking barriers is rare.


Because we keep remaining true without apology
We stay true to ourselves and our values without apology.


The mission ha to carry through and finish properly
We need to see our mission through to the end and do it right.


Say Gambia to Guadeloupe Paris to Napoli
Our mission spans far and wide, from Gambia to Guadeloupe, Paris to Napoli.


Say Zambia to Honolulu back to Tripoli
From Zambia to Honolulu, all the way back to Tripoli, we will make a difference.


And everybody want a future living happily
Everyone wants a future where they can live happily.


Can you blame my generation, subjected gentrification
Can you really blame us for feeling oppressed by gentrification?


Depicting their frustrations over ill instrumentation
We are expressing our dissatisfaction with our current situation.


'Cause music is the way to convey to you what I'm facing
Music is a way for us to express what we're going through.


Placing my life in front of your eyes for your observation
I'm putting my life out there for you to see and understand.


Now if you can't relate then maybe you are too complacent
If you can't understand, maybe you're too content with the world as it is.


Athletes today are scared to make Muhammad Ali statements
Even athletes today are hesitant to speak out like Muhammad Ali did.


Whats up with tomorrow?
What's going to happen tomorrow?


Will you lead? Will you follow?
Will you be a leader or a follower?


Improve your values
We need to improve our values to make a better world.


Education is real power
Education is the truest form of power.


I reach em like Bono
I can reach people, much like Bono does.


So get rid of your self sorrow
We need to get rid of our self-pity.


Add some bravado
We need to add some confidence and swagger.


Get wealthy likes Wells Fargo
We need to become wealthy like the company Wells Fargo.


It's truth, that I am you
The truth is, I am just like you.


And I am proof
I am proof of what we can achieve.


Surviving through
We're surviving despite the odds.


We do what we gotta do
We do what we need to do to make a better world.


Yo we could break the cycle let nobody lie to you
We can break the cycle of inequality and oppression, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.


Then maybe put our sons and our daughters in private school
If we succeed, maybe we can give our children better opportunities.


'Cause there's a mission we gotta finish before we leave
We have a mission to complete before our time is up.


This generation is destined to do historic deeds
Our generation is meant to achieve great things.


If you weather that storm
If you can weather the storm of adversity


Then that rain bring sun
Then there will be sunshine after the rain.


Been a long time comin'
We've waited for this change for a long time.


I know change gon' come
I am confident that change will come.


Man I gotta keep it movin' to the beat of my drum
I need to keep moving forward, to the beat of my own drum.


Last night I set the future at the feet of my son
I envision a better future for my children.


But they thinkin' that my generation gotta die young
People underestimate our ability to create positive change and think we won't live long enough to do it.


If we all come together then they can't divide one
If we unite, they cannot divide us and prevent us from making change.


Don't worry bout it just be about it
Don't stress, just focus on making change.


Got a message from God heaven too crowded
I have received a message from above, but heaven is too busy to accept any more souls.


But I say hey young world you've never looked betta'
I want to encourage the world's youth and tell them they've never looked better.


And I heard change start with man in the mirror ugh
Change begins with each individual.


This generation I'm a represent
I represent this current generation.


A generation led by a black president
Our generation is led by a black president.


Now hows that for change
That's a significant positive change.


Who knew that can change
Who could've predicted that change would happen?


I don't even look at the flag the same hey, heh
I see the flag differently now, after all that's happened.


So when you finish readin' revelations
When you finish reading about the end times,


Thank god for my generation
Be thankful for the current generation for making change happen.


(For good for better)
We will make a change for good and for the better.


(We'll make a change, we'll make a change yeah)
We are determined to make a positive change.


(This generation yeah)
This current generation is special and will make a difference.


(Will make a change, will make a change)
We are determined to make a positive impact.


(This generation will make a change)
The current generation is destined to change the world for the better.




Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Nesta Marley, Dwayne Michael Carter, Nasir Jones, Damian Robert Nesta Marley

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Mi generación hará un cambio (ooh, haz un cambio) Esta generación hará un cambio (sí lo haremos, sí lo haremos) Mi generación hará un cambio (¿me escuchas ahora?) Esta generación hará un cambio (Estamos a punto de hacer un cambio, oooh) [Verso 1: Damian Marley] Ahora me encanta ver a los escolares que se gradúan Un estudio duro y guarda la fiesta para las vacaciones. Diplomático con ellos diploma, y ​​con destino a gran Porque ellos nah no recogen matic, y perpetran Y luego amo las energías, lo que generan Mi generación es tan especial, hará un cambio. Porque los ancianos cosen la semilla y germina Así que cada vez que ven el progreso, lo celebran Porque nos levantamos a pesar de la economía Y luego protagonizamos el espectáculo, como la astronomía Y cómo seguimos abriéndonos paso, es una anomalía Porque seguimos siendo fieles, sin disculpas La misión debe llevarse a cabo y terminar correctamente. Decir Gambia a Guadalupe, París a Nápoles Di Zambia a Honolulu, de vuelta a Trípoli Y todos quieren un futuro viviendo felices [Gancho: Joss Stone] Mi generación hará un cambio (Haré un cambio, haré un cambio, sí) Esta generación hará un cambio (Esta generación, sí) Mi generación hará un cambio (Haré un cambio, haré un cambio, te juro que lo haremos) Esta generación hará un cambio (Lo juro ahora, sí, ¡oye!) [Versículo 2: Nas] ¿Puedes culpar a mi generación? Gentrificación sometida Representando sus frustraciones, sobre mala instrumentación Porque la música es la forma de transmitirte lo que estoy enfrentando Poniendo mi vida frente a tus ojos para tu observación Ahora, si no puedes identificarte, entonces tal vez eres demasiado complaciente Los atletas de hoy tienen miedo de hacer declaraciones sobre Muhammad Ali ¿Qué pasa mañana? ¿Dirigirás? ¿Seguirás? Mejora tus valores, la educación es un poder real Los alcanzo como Bono, así que deshazte de tu dolor Agregue un poco de valentía, hágase rico como Wells Fargo Es verdad que yo soy tu y soy prueba Sobreviviendo, hacemos lo que tenemos que hacer Yo, podríamos romper el ciclo, dejar que nadie te mienta Entonces tal vez poner a nuestros hijos e hijas en una escuela privada Porque hay una misión que tenemos que terminar antes de irnos Esta generación está destinada a hacer hechos históricos [Gancho: Joss Stone] Mi generación hará un cambio Esta generación hará un cambio (Mi generación, esta generación, sí) Mi generación hará un cambio (Haré un cambio, haré un cambio, sí) Esta generación hará un cambio (¡Esta generación ahora, hey!) [Verso 3: Lil Wayne] Si capeas esa tormenta, entonces esa lluvia traerá sol Ha pasado mucho tiempo, sé que el cambio se ha ido Hombre, tengo que mantenerlo en movimiento al ritmo de mi tambor Anoche puse el futuro a los pies de mi hijo Pero ellos piensan que mi generación tiene que morir joven Si todos nos unimos, entonces no pueden dividir uno No se preocupe por eso; solo sé sobre eso Recibí un mensaje de Dios: el cielo está demasiado lleno Pero yo digo: Hey joven mundo, nunca te viste mejor Y escuché que el cambio comenzó con el hombre en el espejo, uh Esta generación, represento Una generación liderada por un presidente negro ¿Cómo va a cambiar eso? ¿Quién diría que eso puede cambiar? Ni siquiera miro la bandera igual, diablos Uh, entonces cuando termines de leer Apocalipsis Gracias a Dios por mi generación [Gancho: Joss Stone] Mi generación hará un cambio (si) Esta generación hará un cambio (sí) Mi generación hará un cambio (para bien, para mejor) Esta generación hará un cambio (sí)

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Chitiz Paneru

+MrTimbs123 uhh if you weather that storm 
Then that rain bring sun 
Been a long time comin 
I know change gone come 
Man I gotta keep it movin to the beat of my drum 
Last night I set the future at the feet of my son 
But they thinkin that my generation gotta die young 
If we all come together then they cant divide one 
Don't worry bout it just be about it 
Got a message from god heaven too crowded 
But I say hey young world you've never looked betta 
And I heard change started with man in the mirror ughh 
This generation 
I'mma represent 
A generation led by a black president 
Now hows that for change 
Who knew that could change 
I don't even look at the flag the same hey ughhh 
So when you finish readin revelations 
Thank god for my generation



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MY LEGGG

"If we all come together then they cant divide one"

Say what you want about wayne he can put it down !!

Tyler Lee

Imma go out on a limb here and say they all went hard, not a weak verse on this track. Each artist talks about their views of their generations and comment on what they see through their eyes. Each convey their own message and I heard all of them loud and clear! Beautiful!

El_Piter33

Probably the most underrated track on the album

MARKEITH BROWN

Believe me…..it ain’t!!!! Very surprising how this track came out though👍🏿

Ace Many

It's underated because it sucks. Don't get caught up in the hype, just because he wears kuffie it don't mean that he's nice, it just means you don't understand all the bullshit that he writes.

POL4RB33R

I'm a Lil Wayne fan and even I am really surprised by his verse on this, it is definitely one of his best

Ksmuve37

Damien kicked the truth,Nas did the damn thing,
Wayne was on point this is a classic.

Carlos Carson

Ksmuve37 i know this sounds crazy, but weezy and nas need to make a collaboration album

DavT 86

@Carlos Carson that would be fire!!

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Dominique Lawrence

Peep Wayne's syllabic counts (6,5,6,5) etc.. Whether he does it intentionally or not is irrelevant because the work still stands. Literary genius.

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