New Generation
Skid Row Lyrics


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I sold my soul for you
You cut my life in two
Nightmares from what I've seen and where I've been
Made me run from you again

Controlling, Big Brothers eye
Containment? I'd rather die
We're all part of a new generation
Sold our souls to the next temptation
Lead us not to our own damnation

I've seen what hatred brings
I've seen the flesh of kings
Blinded my eyes, my mouth you've sewn it shut
Protecting me from fucking up?

Controlling, Big Brothers eye
Containment? I'd rather die

We're all part of a new generation
Sold our souls to the next temptation
Lead us not to our own damnation

We're all part of a new generation
Sold our souls to the next temptation
Lead us not to our own damnation

We're all part of a new generation
Sold our souls to the next temptation
Lead us not to our own damnation

We're all part of a new generation
Sold our souls to the next temptation
Lead us not to our own damnation

New generation




New generation
New generation

Overall Meaning

The song "New Generation" by Skid Row is a commentary on the pressures and restrictions faced by young people in modern society. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and rebellion against the control exerted by authority figures and a desire for freedom and autonomy. The opening line, "I sold my soul for you, you cut my life in two" speaks to the sacrifice young people feel they make in order to fit into society and the resulting emotional turmoil they face.


The reference to "nightmares from what I've seen and where I've been" suggests that the experiences of the singer have been traumatic and have left a deep psychological impact. The use of the phrase "made me run from you again" indicates that this is not the first time the singer has felt the need to escape a situation or environment that was stifling or oppressive.


The chorus, "We're all part of a new generation, sold our souls to the next temptation, lead us not to our own damnation" speaks to the idea that young people are searching for something more in life than what they have been given, but are also aware of the dangers of making choices that could ultimately lead to their downfall.


Overall, the song "New Generation" is a reflection of the struggles and emotions felt by many young people as they navigate their way through life in a society that places a great deal of pressure on them to conform to certain expectations and norms.


Line by Line Meaning

I sold my soul for you
I sacrificed everything for you.


You cut my life in two
You have split me in half, conflicted and torn.


Nightmares from what I've seen and where I've been
Memories of my difficult experiences haunt me.


Made me run from you again
I can't face you and I flee.


Controlling, Big Brothers eye
There is a pervasive, overbearing force always watching us.


Containment? I'd rather die
I would rather die than be trapped and controlled by this force.


We're all part of a new generation
We belong to a new era of humanity.


Sold our souls to the next temptation
We have given up our values for the latest fad.


Lead us not to our own damnation
Please save us from our own self-destruction.


I've seen what hatred brings
I am familiar with the terrible consequences of hate.


I've seen the flesh of kings
I have witnessed the fall of great leaders and royalty.


Blinded my eyes, my mouth you've sewn it shut
I am not allowed to speak, and I am shielded from the harsh realities of the world.


Protecting me from fucking up?
Are you really safeguarding me, or are you impeding my growth?


New generation
We are a fresh start, a new cycle.


New generation
We are a fresh start, a new cycle.


New generation
We are a fresh start, a new cycle.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL SABO, JOHNNY SOLINGER, PHIL VARONE, RACHEL BOLAN SOUTHWORTH, SCOTT L MULVEHILL

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