Lyrics

X
(©1994 Don McAvoy, MMP, Inc., ASCAP)
 
* I don't know how this whole thing started
And I don't know where this whole thing is going
But the way they're looking at you
And the way they're looking at me
With condescending eyes
That won't give us a try
*** Say yes, say yes, we're the generation X
And the X stands for expected to be excellent
Say yes, say yes, we're the generation X
We're children of the booming
With an extended adolescence
* Climate's controlled by thinking that's way too old
Don't clip our wings on sight just to spite our flight
We'll look to you when you look to us
Now X marks the spot and you know we've arrived
*** Say yes, say yes, we're the generation X
No, no, not content as the less than environment
Say yes, say yes, we're the generation X
Fewer jobs, lied to dreams and no benefits
(I'm sorry sir there are no benefits with this job)
* I'm pointing the finger at those who point the finger
I've got one question for you. . . Weren't you once like us?
With the whole world to save
And your own name to make
Gonna build this world a treasure chest
Coin by coin
*** Say yes, say yes, we're the generation X
We're sifting through the mess that we've been left
Say yes, say yes, we're the generation X
Gonna follow our hearts until the very end