My Generation

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Average song rating One of rock and roll's greatest moments very nearly never came to pass, as Townshend thought little of this song in its early incarnation. I think it was manager Chris Stamp that saw this song's potential, and encouraged the group to rock it up. What started as an inadvertant stutter from Roger turned into the song's most distinctive feature. Whether you conclude the song as is done here, stretch it out to 15 minutes (Live at Leeds), or smash your equipment to rubble, "My Generation" remains an essential song giving meaning to rock and roll. Bruce Beatlefan February 6, 2008

Lyrics

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

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

 

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The Who Sings My Generation
The Who Sings My Generation