Story Behind The Song
I saw a TV show called "The Greatest Geberation" It showed all the hardships and sacrifices these people made. Every race ,religion , & nation did amazing things during this time. Also the advances in technology,science,medicine during this geberation wil
Song Description
Tribute to the generation who came through the Great Depression and world war 2
Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Pop - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
In High Spirits |
Subject |
Gratitude, Hero |
Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, The Band |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
What a Generation
The stock market crashed on your 9th birthday
and the family farm was taken away
Pa' 'da killed himself 'coulda bought a grave
your depression childhood was hungry and grey
At twelve years old - became a workin' man
learned how to build and fix things with your hands
Had to tough it out no use makin' plans
Made a radio from nails and a rubber band
What a generation - gave their lives to be free
What a generation - look what they've left you and me.
Somehow you made it - somehow survived
You could see silver shinin' on the other side
There's nothin' like war to let you know you're alive
You are the sleeping giant - with death in your eyes
You came back, smashed,broken, but free
You saw things that can't be unseen
And, You swa hatred and misery
Vowed a man is a man - no matter his beliefs.
You built up world economy - made reforms and cured disease
no higher ideal than democracy - the first to let their kids minds breathe