What It's Worth
Undead Generation Lyrics


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You're just wanting to chase after every moment
Drunk on dopamine, sex, and serotonin
You're just wanting to swim into every sunset
on ever Sunday afternoon

For what it's worth
Once your party's done
Yeah, you've had your fun
It's hard to come back down to earth
What it's worth
We just want to dance longer than everyone else
First time I've felt alive since birth

Every weekend builds up to disaster
Burning peoples houses just to live faster
Kept alive by rushes of adrenaline
Through work weeks we slowly get our shit together
I could live like this forever
Put a whole new meaning to dying young

Once your party's done
Yeah, you've had your fun
It's hard to come back down to earth
What it's worth
We just want to dance longer than everyone else
First time I've felt alive since birth

Post-party depression has got you my friend




But that's alright
The cure's in the weekend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What it's Worth" by Undead Generation delve into the hedonistic and thrill-seeking behaviors of the modern, young generation. The song sets the scene of individuals constantly chasing after fleeting moments, intoxicated by the highs of dopamine, sex, and serotonin. The imagery of wanting to immerse oneself in every sunset on a Sunday afternoon captures the impulsive nature of living for the present without regards for consequences.


As the song progresses, the lyrics reflect on the aftermath of these wild escapades. The inevitable crash that follows the partying and excitement leaves individuals struggling to return to reality. The idea of wanting to dance longer than everyone else signifies a desire to prolong the euphoria and escapism of the moment, creating a temporary sense of feeling truly alive.


The repetition of "Once your party's done, yeah, you've had your fun" emphasizes the transient nature of these experiences and the difficult task of readjusting to normal life afterwards. The mention of living fast, burning bridges, and being fueled by adrenaline paints a picture of reckless abandonment and disregard for consequences in the pursuit of temporary pleasures.


The mention of post-party depression and the reassurance that "the cure's in the weekend" encapsulates the cycle of indulgence, regret, and seeking solace in the next round of festivities. The lyrics suggest a bittersweet realization of the fleeting nature of these indulgences and the struggle to find fulfillment and purpose beyond the temporary highs. Overall, the song captures the internal conflict of wanting to feel alive and free, while grappling with the consequences and emptiness that often follow in the wake of such experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

You're just wanting to chase after every moment
Desiring to capture every fleeting experience


Drunk on dopamine, sex, and serotonin
Intoxicated by pleasure and chemicals in the brain


You're just wanting to swim into every sunset
Longing to immerse oneself in the beauty of each sundown


on ever Sunday afternoon
Especially during the leisurely hours of Sunday


For what it's worth
In consideration of its value


Once your party's done
After the celebration has concluded


Yeah, you've had your fun
Indulged in enjoyment


It's hard to come back down to earth
Difficult to return to reality


We just want to dance longer than everyone else
Desire to extend the joy of dancing beyond others


First time I've felt alive since birth
A rejuvenating experience unlike any other in existence


Every weekend builds up to disaster
Weekend activities escalating to catastrophic outcomes


Burning peoples houses just to live faster
Engaging in reckless behavior for instant gratification


Kept alive by rushes of adrenaline
Sustained by the excitement brought by adrenaline


Through work weeks we slowly get our shit together
Gradually regaining composure during the workweek


I could live like this forever
Wishing to perpetually exist in this state of being


Put a whole new meaning to dying young
Transforming the concept of premature death


Post-party depression has got you my friend
Experiencing feelings of sadness after the party ends


But that's alright
Accepting the temporary emotional distress


The cure's in the weekend
Seeking solace and relief in the upcoming weekend




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Roscoe Nefdt

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