Lost Generation
Rizzle Kicks
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I said I'm living in a lost generation I said I'm living in a lost generation I've got my heart I've found my soul I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man Switch on the TV, they keep it real, but not in that way I turn the channel and just see somebody's life displayed Awkward pauses and dodgy moments I smile it keeps me sane Reality TV is morphine give me that now, let me ease the pain (Oh yeah) Man, talent shows I seen some of our friends, go and beat their targets I've also seen careers end when they ain't even really started Jeremy Kyle got the nation laughing at the other people's expense Somebody tell that guy that we hate him too we are not his friends yeah Hashtag trend We make people go clap, clap yeah When I heard people buy views I was more confused Than all John Terry's black friends Watch your mouth son! Hashtag trend Oi big brothers in the house now, yeah I said screw the voting and talking I just wanna see people fight and have sex so let's hey (Hey) I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey) I'm living, I'm living life I've got my heart I've found my soul I'm living, I'm living I said I'm living in a lost generation I said I'm living in a lost generation I've got my heart I've found my soul I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man Yeah I wanna dance I wanna have fun Let me feel the music I hope you realize how dumb you sound wen you call us stupid I wanna drive to work, hear this beat (And make my dreams come true) Keep it up man a beat like this reminds my heart what to do, salute! I want you to feel useless baby that's right, every bad boy should And damn right I'm a slut, you know this But I'm a boy, it's all good Take snaps of me, I'm an icon and standing here in my shades Oi be someone, if you beg to be followed then you've lost your way yeah Hashtag trend We make people go clap, clap yeah Um, why is everybody so PC It's not my fault if you take offense Watch your mouth son! Hashtag trend Um, what's wrong if a girl loves sex It's only wrong if it's not with you So maybe you should get better in bed (You naughty boy) Say hey (hey) I'm living, I'm living life man say hey (hey) I'm living, I'm living life I've got my heart I've found my soul I'm living, I'm living I said I'm living in a lost generation I said I'm living in a lost generation I've got my heart I've found my soul I'm living, I'm living, I'm living life man say hey
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Written by: ANTHONY WHITING, EMILY PHILLIPS, HARLEY ALEXANDER-SULE, JORDAN STEPHENS, PETE CANNON
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundRizzle Kicks is a British hip hop duo from Brighton, England, comprised of Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule. The song "Lost Generation" is one of their most popular songs.
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Album Details"Lost Generation" comes from their second studio album titled "Roaring 20s" which was released in August 2013.
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Chart PerformanceThe single released in August 2013 and was a commercial success, peaking at number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical Style and ThemeThis particular song falls into the hip hop genre. Lyrically, it explores young disillusionment and criticizes the pervasive influence of media and technology on society.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lost Generation" is unique, incorporating interaction with social media platforms. It begins with a hoax of their YouTube page being hacked.
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Song InspirationThe song's title, "Lost Generation", is inspired by the term used to describe the generation that came of age during World War I, showing a parallel to the disillusionment felt by today’s youth.
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Song Reception"Lost Generation" received positive reviews from music critics. Critics praised its social commentary, catchy chorus, and the duo's energy and wit.
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Social CommentaryThe song portrays a powerful message about the dangers of social media and the influence it can have on people’s lives, often leading to feelings of loneliness, depression, and alienation.
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Public RecognitionIn 2013, Rizzle Kicks performed "Lost Generation" on the BBC’s long-running music chart show, "Top of the Pops", helping to further boost its popularity.
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Fun FactDespite its socially aware theme, the song maintains a fun and upbeat musical style that is characteristic of Rizzle Kicks, deftly combining serious messages with a lively hip-hop beat.
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