GENERATION
Simple Plan Lyrics
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And people telling me
What I should be
What if I'm not so crazy
Maybe you're the one
Who's wrong not me
So what'cha gonna do
When we're standing on top
And do it our way
You say we got no future
You're living in the past
So listen up
That's my generation
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
I don't need to say
I'm sorry
I do what everybody
Wants to do
It's not so complicated
Because I know you want
The same thing too
So what'cha gonna do
What'cha gonna say
When we're standing on top
And do it our way
You say we got no future
You're living in the past
So listen up
That's my generation
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
Don't need to say
I'm sorry
It's not so complicated
Cause I know you want
The same thing too
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
Hey ho, let's go
It's going down tonight
Hey ho, let's go
We're gonna do it
Till we die
Hey ho, let's go
Cause I, I
I've got no reason
To apologize
That's my generation
The lyrics of Simple Plan's "Generation" tap into the frustration of young people who are tired of being told what to do and who to be. The song serves as a call to action for the youth of today to stand up and take control of their own destiny. The first verse expresses the singer's frustration with being told what to do and who to be, and challenges the idea that he is the one who needs to change. The chorus serves as an anthem for the youth, with a repeated refrain of "Hey ho, let's go" signaling the need to take action and do things on their own terms. The second verse reiterates the idea that young people should not apologize for who they are or what they want, and that they should embrace their desires and go after them.
Overall, the song is a rebellious call to action for young people who are tired of being held back and told what to do. It encourages them to stand up and embrace their own identities, rather than conforming to the expectations of others. It is a testament to the power of youth and the potential for change that exists within each generation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick of all this waiting
I am tired of waiting for others to tell me what to do and how to live my life.
And people telling me
I am constantly bombarded with other people's ideas on what my life should look like.
What I should be
They tell me what kind of job I should have, what kind of person I should date, what kind of lifestyle I should lead.
What if I'm not so crazy
I begin to question whether their expectations are really worth following, wondering if maybe I am not the one who is wrong.
Maybe you're the one
Perhaps the people trying to control me are the ones who are misguided.
Who's wrong not me
Rather than blaming myself for not fitting their mold, I realize they are the ones who are misguided.
So what'cha gonna do
What are you going to do or say about it?
When we're standing on top
When we succeed, against all odds.
And do it our way
By following our own path, not the path they tried to force upon us.
You say we got no future
You insist that our future is bleak because we are not conforming to your expectations.
You're living in the past
It is you who are stuck in the old ways of doing things.
So listen up
Pay attention.
That's my generation
The way we live our lives is not a mistake, but a manifestation of a new era.
Hey ho, let's go
Let's get going, let's move forward.
It's going down tonight
Tonight is the night we are going to make things happen.
We're gonna do it
We are going to accomplish what you said we could not.
Till we die
We will never give up or back down.
Cause I, I
Because I believe in myself and in our future.
I've got no reason
I have nothing to apologize for.
To apologize
To say sorry for being who we truly are.
Don't need to say
We don't feel the need to apologize.
I do what everybody
I am doing what feels right to me, not just conforming for the sake of it.
Wants to do
I believe everyone should be free to choose their destiny, without judgment.
It's not so complicated
It really is quite simple to live life the way we want to.
Cause I know you want
Because I know deep down, you want the same for yourselves.
The same thing too
To be free to make your own choices and live your life your own way.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER, NATE HILLS, ARNOLD LANNI, MAX MARTIN
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@christos6068
Most simple plan songs are songs you hear for the first time but feel like you've been hearing them years ago
@allumanati8972
Really, so you think you're *Mr. Magoo*?
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I know right awesome 2022
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This band was ahead of its time. :-)
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Definitely XD
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Is not was.
@chloemorley3781
Words cannot express how much I love this song
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Simple Plan is a French Canadian rock band generation is #1 hit from their album Simple Plan