Lost Generation
Rizzle Kicks Lyrics


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I said I'm living in a lost generation
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man

Switch on the TV, they keep it real, but not in that way
I turn the channel and just see somebody's life displayed
Awkward pauses and dodgy moments I smile it keeps me sane
Reality TV is morphine give me that now, let me ease the pain
(Oh yeah) Man, talent shows I seen some of our friends, go and beat their targets
I've also seen careers end when they ain't even really started
Jeremy Kyle got the nation laughing at the other people's expense
Somebody tell that guy that we hate him too we are not his friends yeah

Hashtag trend
We make people go clap, clap yeah
When I heard people buy views I was more confused
Than all John Terry's black friends
Watch your mouth son!

Hashtag trend
Oi big brothers in the house now, yeah
I said screw the voting and talking
I just wanna see people fight and have sex so let's hey (Hey)

I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey)
I'm living, I'm living life
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man

Yeah I wanna dance I wanna have fun
Let me feel the music
I hope you realize how dumb you sound wen you call us stupid
I wanna drive to work, hear this beat (And make my dreams come true)
Keep it up man a beat like this reminds my heart what to do, salute!
I want you to feel useless baby that's right, every bad boy should
And damn right I'm a slut, you know this
But I'm a boy, it's all good
Take snaps of me, I'm an icon and standing here in my shades
Oi be someone, if you beg to be followed then you've lost your way yeah

Hashtag trend
We make people go clap, clap yeah
Um, why is everybody so PC
It's not my fault if you take offense
Watch your mouth son!

Hashtag trend
Um, what's wrong if a girl loves sex
It's only wrong if it's not with you
So maybe you should get better in bed (You naughty boy)

Say hey (hey)
I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey)
I'm living, I'm living life
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I've got my heart




I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man say hey

Overall Meaning

In "Lost Generation," Rizzle Kicks reflects on their experience living in a society where reality TV and social media dominate the cultural landscape. They sing, "I'm living in a lost generation," expressing their feeling of disconnection from a world so caught up in the superficiality of TV and social media "likes" that it has lost its soul. The song is a commentary on the way society has become obsessed with fame and popularity, at the expense of genuine connection and creativity.


Rizzle Kicks also take a swipe at reality TV, talent shows, and talk show host Jeremy Kyle. They view these programmes as empty and exploitative, devoid of any real substance or value. The lyrics, "Jeremy Kyle got the nation laughing at the other people's expense, somebody tell that guy that we hate him too, we are not his friends," demonstrates that even someone who has never met Kyle can see the damage he inflicts on his guests.


However, despite their critique of the present-day culture, Rizzle Kicks insists that they are all about living life to the fullest. They sing, "I've got my heart, I've found my soul, I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man." They want to celebrate the pleasures of existence without being dragged down by the emptiness of modern media culture. As much as they speak out against the corruption of fame, they also strive to perform and entertain, taking the best from the current generation of entertainment.


Line by Line Meaning

I said I'm living in a lost generation
I feel like I'm part of a generation that's aimless and disconnected


I've got my heart
I've found my passion


I've found my soul
I've found myself, my true identity


Switch on the TV, they keep it real, but not in that way
TV shows portray reality, but not in a way that resonates with us


I turn the channel and just see somebody's life displayed
Every channel seems to be showing reality TV, which just displays someone else's life


Reality TV is morphine give me that now, let me ease the pain
Watching reality TV is like taking morphine, it numbs the pain of the real world


Man, talent shows I seen some of our friends, go and beat their targets
I've seen friends audition and succeed on talent shows


I've also seen careers end when they ain't even really started
But I've also seen people's careers end before they even had a chance to begin


Jeremy Kyle got the nation laughing at the other people's expense
The Jeremy Kyle show makes us laugh at other people's problems and misfortunes


Somebody tell that guy that we hate him too we are not his friends yeah
But we also realize how destructive and negative his show can be and don't like him as a result


Hashtag trend
We all want to follow the newest trends


We make people go clap, clap yeah
We want to be entertained and constantly stimulated


When I heard people buy views I was more confused
The idea of buying online popularity and views baffles me


Than all John Terry's black friends
It's even more perplexing than the scandal involving one of soccer's most famous players


Oi big brothers in the house now, yeah
Shows like Big Brother still have a lot of influence and popularity


I said screw the voting and talking
I don't care about the voting system or debates on this show


I just wanna see people fight and have sex so let's hey (Hey)
I just want to see the drama and physical interactions for entertainment's sake


Yeah I wanna dance I wanna have fun
I want to enjoy my life and have a good time


Let me feel the music
Music is an important part of my life and brings me joy


I hope you realize how dumb you sound wen you call us stupid
Don't underestimate us or think we're lesser because of our generation


Keep it up man a beat like this reminds my heart what to do, salute!
Music like this keeps me going and reminds me of my passions and goals


I want you to feel useless baby that's right, every bad boy should
I want you to feel inferior because I'm the one in control


And damn right I'm a slut, you know this
I embrace my sexuality and don't apologize for it


But I'm a boy, it's all good
But I'm a guy, so it's not seen as negative or shameful


Take snaps of me, I'm an icon and standing here in my shades
I want to be seen as a celebrity or icon and project a cool image


Oi be someone, if you beg to be followed then you've lost your way yeah
If you're constantly seeking validation and attention on social media, you've lost perspective on what truly matters


Um, why is everybody so PC
Why is everyone so politically correct?


It's not my fault if you take offense
I don't take responsibility for someone else's reaction to my words or actions


Um, what's wrong if a girl loves sex
There's nothing wrong with a girl enjoying sex


It's only wrong if it's not with you
The problem arises when she's not sleeping with you


So maybe you should get better in bed (You naughty boy)
Maybe you need to improve your skills in order to have a chance with her


I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey)
I'm embracing life and all its challenges


I said I'm living in a lost generation
I still feel disconnected from my generation and society as a whole


I've got my heart
I'm following my passions and dreams


I've found my soul
I've found my true self and purpose


I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man
I'm enjoying every moment and embracing each experience




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY WHITING, EMILY PHILLIPS, HARLEY ALEXANDER-SULE, JORDAN STEPHENS, PETE CANNON

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I said I'm living in a lost generation
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man
Switch on the TV, they keep it real, but not in that way
I turn the channel and just see somebody's life displayed
Awkward pauses and dodgy moments I smile it keeps me sane
Reality TV is morphine give me that now, let me ease the pain
(Oh yeah) Man, talent shows I seen some of our friends, go and beat their targets
I've also seen careers end when they ain't even really started
Jeremy Kyle got the nation laughing at the other people's expense
Somebody tell that guy that we hate him too we are not his friends yeah
Hashtag trend
We make people go clap, clap yeah
When I heard people buy views I was more confused
Than all John Terry's black friends
Watch your mouth son!
Hashtag trend
Oi big brothers in the house now, yeah
I said screw the voting and talking
I just wanna see people fight and have sex so let's hey (Hey)
I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey)
I'm living, I'm living life
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man
Yeah I wanna dance I wanna have fun
Let me feel the music
I hope you realize how dumb you sound wen you call us stupid
I wanna drive to work, hear this beat (And make my dreams come true)
Keep it up man a beat like this reminds my heart what to do, salute!
I want you to feel useless baby that's right, every bad boy should
And damn right I'm a slut, you know this
But I'm a boy, it's all good
Take snaps of me, I'm an icon and standing here in my shades
Oi be someone, if you beg to be followed then you've lost your way yeah
Hashtag trend
We make people go clap, clap yeah
Um, why is everybody so PC
It's not my fault if you take offense
Watch your mouth son!
Hashtag trend
Um, what's wrong if a girl loves sex
It's only wrong if it's not with you
So maybe you should get better in bed (You naughty boy)
Say hey (hey)
I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey)
I'm living, I'm living life
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I said I'm living in a lost generation
I've got my heart
I've found my soul
I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man say hey



All comments from YouTube:

angelic

They were ahead of our time and soooo underrated

Mr. Worldwide

They weren't underrated tho

noah

@Mr. Worldwide they weren’t underrated i agree. i live where they first grew up and everyone still talks about them to this day and they blew up like 9 years ago

Alucard

@Mr. Worldwide they were worldwide

Mr. Worldwide

@Alucard Leave the puns to me, rookie.

Alucard

@Mr. Worldwide
You know I actually didn't know your username
I really was just saying they were underated worldwide

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Matthew Alfredo

Truly ahead of their time, big respect to Rizzle Kicks

SevenD4

So refreshing to hear a group use ACTUAL instruments like trumpets and drums in their songs instead of completely computer generated beats. Rizzle Kicks are the most under-rated group in Europe atm. The lyricism and beats are amazing. Love everything they do.

KingInTheCastle

I mean, it's samples not their playing. Almost all their songs are based around bossa nova samples (which makes them special)

bug

Can they please make a comeback

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