My Generation
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(Talking 'bout my generation)
Just because we get around
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful cold
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Hope I die before I get old
My generation, my generation, baby
Why don't you all fade away
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Don't try to dig what we all say
(Talking 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to cause a big sensation
(Talking 'bout my generation)
I can talking about my generation
(Talking 'bout my generation)
My generation, my generation, baby
Why don't you all fade away
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Don't try to dig what we all say
(Talking 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to cause a big sensation
(Talking 'bout my generation)
I can talking about my generation
(Talking 'bout my generation)
My generation, my generation, baby
People try to put us down
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Just because we get around
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful cold
(Talking 'bout my generation)
Hope I die before I get old
(Talking 'bout my generation)
My generation, my generation, baby
The song "My Generation" by Sweet discusses the generation gap between the Baby Boomers and the older generation. The lyrics suggest a feeling of being misunderstood, judged, and criticized by elders for the younger generation's behavior, dress, and lifestyle choices. They are trying to convey that they are not trying to cause harm, and just want to live their life the way they see fit. They express a hope of dying before they get old, which could possibly due to societal expectations of aging being constraining or boring.
The chorus is repeated several times in the song, indicating the main emphasis of the message that the younger generation is different, free-thinking, and unique, therefore, should not be judged for their behavior, since they are just trying their best to navigate their lives. The phrase "talking about my generation" emphasizes the annoyance and frustration the songwriter feels towards being constantly judged and evaluated.
Line by Line Meaning
People try to put us down
We face discrimination and negativity from others
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
Just because we get around
People criticize us for being sexually active or promiscuous
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
Things they do look awful cold
The older generation's behavior is seen as heartless or unfeeling
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
Hope I die before I get old
We fear aging and losing our youthful energy and ideals
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
Why don't you all fade away
We reject the older generation and their values
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
Don't try to dig what we all say
We don't want our views to be misunderstood or misinterpreted
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
I'm not trying to cause a big sensation
We're not seeking attention or trying to be controversial for the sake of it
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
I can talking about my generation
We have a unique perspective and want to share it with others
(Talking 'bout my generation)
This is a recurring theme throughout the song
My generation, my generation, baby
We proudly embrace our generation and its values
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Everett Otto, Leor Dimant, Samuel Robert Rivers, Wesley Louden Borland, William Frederick Durst
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@petebest22
Great cover by the sweet 😊
@martinpringle8695
Great cover. Arguably better than Who. Check out Paperback Writer. Dare I say it!! . But better than the Beatles in my opinion