My Generation
The Count Five Lyrics
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Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
And don't try to dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to cause a big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
And don't try to d-dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm not trying to cause a b-big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Just because we g-g-get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Yeah, I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
The Count Five's "My Generation" is a song that expresses the alienation and sense of rebellion of young people during the 1960s. The lyrics refer to the clash between the older, more conservative generation and the youth who were rejecting traditional values and breaking taboos. The lines "People try to put us d-down" and "Why don't you all f-fade away" convey the frustration of being misunderstood and dismissed by older generations. The refrain "This is my generation, baby" is an assertion of identity and defiance.
The repetition of the stammering vocals ("Talkin' 'bout my generation") throughout the song adds to the sense of rebellion and youthful energy. The line "I hope I die before I get old" is particularly striking as it suggests that the singer would rather die young than conform to the expectations of the older generation. The song concludes with a reiteration of the refrain and the final line "Yeah, I hope I die before I get old."
Overall, The Count Five's "My Generation" is a powerful anthem of youth rebellion and a rejection of traditional values. The song's driving beat and catchy melody made it an instant hit, and it continues to resonate with young people who feel disaffected and marginalized by society.
Line by Line Meaning
People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
People are constantly criticizing and belittling us just because we are part of this generation
Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
They underestimate us and our capabilities just because we are young and constantly moving around
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
The older generation's actions and behaviors seem unapproachable and dull to us
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
We are afraid of growing old and becoming like the older generation, we want to keep our youth and energy forever
Why don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
We want the older generation to just disappear and leave us to our own devices
And don't try to dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Don't try to understand or relate to us, just let us be
I'm not trying to cause a big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
We are not trying to create a commotion, we just want to express ourselves
I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
We are just vocalizing our experiences and thoughts as a part of our generation
Yeah, I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)
Once again, this line expresses our desire to never become like the older generation and retain our youth and energy forever
This is my generation
We take pride in being a part of this generation and want to express ourselves freely
This is my generation, baby
We are passionate about our generation and want to showcase it through our music
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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