Story Behind The Song
Provocative poem, banned when released.
| Song Length |
2:07 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Spoken Word - Poetry |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed |
Subject |
Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
I saw the best minds of my generation
Destroyed by madness
Starving
Hysterically naked
Driving themselves through the negro streets
At dawn, looking for an angry fix.
Angel headed hipsters...