Andrew Roachford was born and raised in South London on 22nd January 1965 to West Indian parents
He has achieved four gold status albums and was Columbia Records' longest serving recording artist, achieving a total of eleven top 50 hits. His most well known song is 1988's 'Cuddly Toy', which on a re-release a year later reached No.4 in the uk chart. 5 years later in 1994 he gained huge sales and critical acclaim with the album 'Permanent Shade Of Blue', combining pop, soul, blues and rock with socially and politically aware lyrics.
Andrew Roachford is currently a member of the reformed Mike & the Mechanics, who are slated to release a new album and tour the UK in 2011.
His chart success in the UK is as follows;
"Cuddly Toy" (1988) UK #61
"Find Me Another Love" (1988) UK #100
"Cuddly Toy" (1989) UK #4 (re-release)
"Family Man" (1989) UK #25
"Kathleen" (1989) UK #43
"Get Ready!" (1991) UK #22
"Only To Be With You" (1994) UK #21
"Lay Your Love On Me" (1994) UK #36
"This Generation" (1994) UK #38
"Cry For Me" (1994) UK #23
"I Know You Don't Love Me" (1995) UK #40
"The Way I Feel" (1997) UK #20
"How Could I? (Insecurity)" (1998) UK #34
"Naked Without You" (1998) UK #53
Roachford Albums
* Roachford (1988)
* Get Ready! (1991)
* Permanent Shade of Blue (1994)
* Feel (1997)
* The Roachford Files (2000)
Solo Albums
* Heart of the Matter (2003)
* Word of Mouth (2006)
This Generation
Roachford Lyrics
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Tell them near and far,
This generation coming up,
Are gonna be proud of who they are,
So you've got to lend an ear,
Hear what they've got to say,
Maybe you could understand,
Your way is not the only way.
Cause this generation,
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
I know this generation is gonna,
Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
Mamma said just be proud,
And hold your head up high,
Cause what you've got is a precious thing,
Money just can't buy,
no way no no,
So you can tell your father,
You can tell your ma
There's a new age coming into town
And a new future might not be far.
Cause this generation,
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
I know this generation is gonna,
Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation,
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation
So you can tell your father,
And you can tell your ma,
There's a new age coming into town,
Then your future might not be far.
Cause this generation,
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
I know this generation is gonna,
Bring tears to the old man's eyes,
Cause this generation,
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
Oh this generation is gonna,
Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking about this generation,
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking about this generation,
Can't you see that I oh I talking about this generation,
Can't you see that I oh I talking about this generation,
Can't you see that I oh I talking about this generation.
In Roachford's song "This Generation," the artist encourages listeners to listen to and appreciate the new generation that is coming up. He urges them to be proud of who they are and listen to their voices instead of dismissing them. He assures that this generation is going to walk with their heads held high and bring tears to the old man's eyes. The artist emphasizes that this new generation is valuable and has something meaningful to say, and they need to be heard. Moreover, the song's chorus asserts that the upcoming generation will bring a new future into society and make a difference.
The song's verses and chorus reinforce each other's message to ensure that the audience understands the value and worth of the incoming generation. Roachford employs simple but powerful lyrics to get his point across and encourage pride and respect for the younger generations. By stating that "Money just can't buy" the preciousness of this generation, he implies that it is the unique qualities and perspectives of the new generation that make them valuable. In conclusion, "This Generation" serves as a reminder that listening and extending support to the younger generation can usher a bright future and eradicate generational gaps and low self-esteem.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell them in the city,
Spread the message in urban areas
Tell them near and far,
Spread the message everywhere
This generation coming up,
The younger generation
Are gonna be proud of who they are,
They will have pride in their identity
So you've got to lend an ear,
Listen carefully
Hear what they've got to say,
Pay attention to their message
Maybe you could understand,
You might begin to comprehend their perspective
Your way is not the only way.
There are other valid approaches
Cause this generation,
The younger generation
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
They will be confident and proud
I know this generation is gonna,
I'm certain that the younger generation will
Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
Produce an emotional response from their elders
Mamma said just be proud,
Mother advised to be confident
And hold your head up high,
Maintain a confident posture
Cause what you've got is a precious thing,
Self-worth is invaluable
Money just can't buy,
It's priceless
no way no no,
Absolutely not
So you can tell your father,
Inform your dad
You can tell your ma
Inform your mom
There's a new age coming into town
A new era is dawning
And a new future might not be far.
The future may be near
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation,
Expressing excitement about the younger generation
Can't you see that I oh I talking about this generation,
Drawing attention to discussion of the younger generation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW SYLVESTER RICHARD ROACHFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Soren Bailey
Fucking magic!!
Elke Stockhausen
much more than this
Firebrand VOCALS
You Seriously can't beat pure raw unedited LIVE MUSIC..... Awesome. Much respect to musicians who play 100% Live
John G
As a drummer, I can tell you that drummer would be easy and joyful to record. Awesome musicians.
Steff Oldkellerhand
@Paul Jordan really good
Paul Jordan
German drummer Hendrik Smock.
Romantic French
Would have like to be there... Sounds amazing and so groovy
97henrik041
Brilliant drums, awesome bass, great guitar and Andrew on top form. What more could you want?
Magical stuff!
Michel Brakenhoff
Yessss....the drummer is brilliant!
Marc Neff
What a perfect example of capturing real musicianship; all the sweat; emotions; no fake - everything "live" in the moment | and celebrate music at it's best! :)