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“My Generation” is a song performed by The Who, a legendary British rock band. It was written by the band’s guitarist and main songwriter, Pete Townshend, and was released in 1965 as a single and included on their debut album of the same name.
The lyrics of “My Generation” express the frustration and defiance of youth in the face of societal norms and expectations. The song’s famous refrain, “Hope I die before I get old,” became an anthem for the rebellious spirit of the 1960s counterculture.
“My Generation” is characterized by its energetic guitar riffs, driving rhythm, and Roger Daltrey’s impassioned vocals. The song’s raw energy and confrontational lyrics made it a rallying cry for the emerging youth movement and solidified The Who’s reputation as one of the most influential bands of their era.
Over the years, “My Generation” has become one of The Who’s most iconic and enduring songs, often cited as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Its impact on popular culture and its status as an anthem for youth rebellion have cemented its place in rock music history.
Lyrics
[Roger Daltrey (Pete Townshend & John Entwistle)]
People try to put us d-down (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
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
Why don’t you all f-fade away (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
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
My, my, my generation
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 big sensation (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
I’m just talkin’ ’bout my g-generation (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
My, my, my generation
My, my, my generation
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)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
This is my generation
This is my generation, baby
My, my, my generation
[(Pete Townshend & John Entwistle) Roger Daltrey]
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) My generation
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) My generation
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) This is my generation, baby
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) This is my generation
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) This is my generation
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) This is my generation
(Talkin’ ’bout my generation) This is my generation