He certainly did earn that reputation.
I don't care now what I do
'Cause I am just a fool like you
Get my way now everyday
I take all I can get
Just like you
Just like you
Back in ya face such a disgrace
We're the generation swine
A rat race from outer space
Gonna blow your mind
Gotta get away
Gotta get away
Aggravation
Gotta blow my brains
Gotta blow my brains
We're the generation
I want more
It's not enough
We get our thrills
Right from this stuff
So my mind's a sewage sump,
It's smelling bad and out of luck
Just like you back in ya face...
Such a disgrace
We're the Generation Swine
Gimme no lip, here comes my fist
I don't need it this time
Gettin' blown away,
Gettin' thrown away
Degeneration
This here song's for you,
The doomed welcome my fools to
The Planet Boom
Thinkin' that I'll grab my space
Gun leave this place right
Now for the zoom
Gimme some space,
Get outta my face,
We're the Generation Swine
Don't need your lip,
Your ignorance
We're the generation
Always on a run,
Always on a run
New sensation
Want to go insane,
Gonna go insane
We're the Generation Swine
'Cause I am just a fool like you
Get my way now everyday
I take all I can get
Just like you
Just like you
Back in ya face such a disgrace
We're the generation swine
A rat race from outer space
Gonna blow your mind
Gotta get away
Gotta get away
Aggravation
Gotta blow my brains
Gotta blow my brains
We're the generation
I want more
It's not enough
We get our thrills
Right from this stuff
So my mind's a sewage sump,
It's smelling bad and out of luck
Just like you back in ya face...
Such a disgrace
We're the Generation Swine
Gimme no lip, here comes my fist
I don't need it this time
Gettin' blown away,
Gettin' thrown away
Degeneration
This here song's for you,
The doomed welcome my fools to
The Planet Boom
Thinkin' that I'll grab my space
Gun leave this place right
Now for the zoom
Gimme some space,
Get outta my face,
We're the Generation Swine
Don't need your lip,
Your ignorance
We're the generation
Always on a run,
Always on a run
New sensation
Want to go insane,
Gonna go insane
We're the Generation Swine
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Generation Swine Lyrics as written by Tommy Lee Bass Nikki Sixx
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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