New Generation
The London Suede Lyrics


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I wake up every day to see her back again
Screaming my name through the astral plane
And in this catalogue town she takes me down
Down through the platinum spires
Down through the telephone wires
And we shake it around in the underground
And like a new generation rise
And like all the boys in all the cities
I take the poison, take the pity
But she and I, we soon discovered
we'd take the pills to find each other

Oh but when she is calling here in my head
Can you hear her calling
And what she has said?
Oh but when she is calling here in my head
It's like a new generation calling
Can you hear it call?
And I'm losing myself, losing myself to you

I wake up every day, to find her back again
Breeding disease on her hands and knees
While the styles turn and the books still burn
Yes it's there in the platinum spires
It's there in the telephone wires
And we spread it around to a techno sound
But like a new generation rise

Cos like all the boys in all the cities
I take the poison, take the pity
But she and I we soon discover
We take the pills to find each other

Oh but when she is calling here in my head
Can you hear her calling?
And what she has said?
Oh but when she is calling here in my head
It's like a new generation calling

Can you hear her call?





And I'm losing myself, losing myself to you

Overall Meaning

The London Suede's song New Generation is about the feeling of being lost and searching for a connection in a world that feels fake and superficial. The singer wakes up every day to the same routine, feeling trapped and longing for something more. He hears the voice of a woman in his head, calling him through the "astral plane" and taking him down through the "platinum spires" and "telephone wires," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the illusions of modern society. Despite their different backgrounds, the singer and this woman find common ground in their search for something real, and take drugs to escape their mundane lives and find each other.


The lyrics express a sense of disillusionment with society and the modern world, as the singer feels disconnected from the people around him and longs for something more meaningful. The woman's voice in his head represents a beacon of hope and a connection to something deeper, which he tries to reach through drug use and music. The repetition of the phrase "like a new generation rise" suggests that this search for meaning is an ongoing process, and that there is always a new generation of people looking for a way out of the emptiness of modern life.


Overall, New Generation is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the search for meaning in a world that often feels artificial and empty. It captures the feelings of isolation and longing that many people experience, and offers a message of hope and connection through music and shared experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

I wake up every day to see her back again
Every day, I am haunted by her presence in my mind.


Screaming my name through the astral plane
She's reaching me through a higher dimension of consciousness, her voice echoing through the universe to find me.


And in this catalogue town she takes me down
I feel trapped by this mundane existence and she offers an escape from it all.


Down through the platinum spires
She leads me down a path of wealth and excess, a world of glittering luxury.


Down through the telephone wires
She connects with me through modern technology, reminding me of the power it has to bring people closer.


And we shake it around in the underground
We lose ourselves in the chaos and energy of the nightlife, seeking thrills and adventure.


And like a new generation rise
We are part of a movement, a wave of youth who reject the old ways and create something new.


And like all the boys in all the cities
We are not alone in our desires, as a whole generation is seeking something more out of life.


I take the poison, take the pity
I indulge in self-destructive behavior as a way to cope with the emptiness of everyday existence.


But she and I, we soon discovered
Together, we found a way to escape from the monotony of life.


we'd take the pills to find each other
We used drugs as a means of connecting more deeply with each other, seeking to transcend our physical limitations.


Oh but when she is calling here in my head
Her voice echoes in my mind, reminding me of the power she has over me.


Can you hear her calling
I am not the only one who can hear her voice, as her influence reaches out to others as well.


And what she has said?
Her words are cryptic and mysterious, but they have a profound impact on my life.


It's like a new generation calling
Through her voice, I hear the echoes of a new cultural movement taking root, one that defies the expectations of the past.


And I'm losing myself, losing myself to you
Ultimately, I am powerless in the face of her control over me, losing myself to her influence and the strange, fascinating world she embodies.


Breeding disease on her hands and knees
She is part of a destructive, dangerous culture that revels in excess and recklessness.


While the styles turn and the books still burn
Despite the chaos and upheaval around us, our world continues to evolve and change, even as old traditions fall away.


Yes it's there in the platinum spires
Luxury and wealth only reinforce the hedonistic nature of our culture, leading us further down a path of self-destruction.


It's there in the telephone wires
Technology is both a means of escape and a tool to spread the dangerous ideas and ideologies of the underground culture.


And we spread it around to a techno sound
We use music and dance as a way to connect with others and spread the message of our cultural movement.


But like a new generation rise
Once again, we are part of something bigger than ourselves, a cultural movement that promises to change the world forever.




Writer(s): Brett Anderson, Bernard Butler Copyright: Kobalt Music Services Ltd. Kms, Polygram Music Publishing Ltd. Gb

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@thevoid99

"dog man star", one of the best albums of the last 20 years.

@carlosaparicio9209

New Generation...The best generation, 90's

@albertoperezmontana5554

Of course ... The BEST

@cathfrom2776

I love everything they do. Just discovered them last week and bought all their records. Such a great voice and a beautiful music. Hope they'll do more and more.

@KurtFuller

Suede have a lot of amazing songs, but this one is my favourite.

@yazzymin5558

'I'm loosing myself to you.'
Such simple yet beautiful lyrics.

@russschofield9486

have you got a mum called joanne?

@TheGrandmasterMan

exactly, simple lyrics...now Bretts songs are just too wordy & elaborate....

@kazp926

Absolutely love this song! Suede are amazing, I've been a fan since the 90's...

@joaopedromaganha1060

It´s been a long time since we were young. Thank you for being part of or lives!

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