I need to do an essay in English, and it has to be about a song that defines our generation. Any suggestions?

Question

I prefer rap, but it probably won't work because of the lyrics and I need to present it, but anythings fine, just no swearing.

Answer 1

for a rap type song with no swearing why dont you use "these kids" by Joel Turner. it describes the youth today perfectly and you wont be in for it about the language

Answer 2

Well, its still kinda new, but what about Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, Its a Arms Race"

Though they sing the chorus over and over and the chorus is
'this ain't a scene, its a God Damn Arms Race'

THough you might be able to find the censored version to just 'Damn Arms Race'
Damn isn't swearing, is it? I guess it depends upon the teacher or school.

But I really find that makes a statement. We using our words as weapons against the world.

lyrics:

I am an arms dealer
Fitting you with weapons in the form of words
And don't really care which side wins
As long as the room keeps singing
That's just the business I'm in

This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
I'm not a shoulder to cry on
But, I digress

I'm a leading man
And the lies I weave are oh-so intricate oh-so intricate [x2]

I wrote the gospel on giving up
(You look pretty sinking)
But the real bombshells have already sunk
(Prima-donnas of the gutter)
At night we're painting your trash gold while you sleep
Crashing not like hips or cars,
No, more like parties

This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
Bandwagon's full
Please, catch another

I'm a leading man
And the lies I weave are oh-so intricate oh-so intricate [x2]

All the boys who the dance floor didn't love
And all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough
Sing, until your lungs give out

This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race
(Now you)
This ain't a Scene, it's a god damn arms race
(Wear out the groove)
This ain't a Scene, it's a god damn arms race
(Sing out loud)
This ain't a Scene, it's a god damn arms race
(Oh, oh)
This ain't a Scene, it's a god damn arms race

I'm a leading man
And the lies I weave are oh-so intricate oh-so intricate [x2]

Answer 3

I pay interest to a tremendous variety of french track, yet that doesn't truly count number because I talk french. I pay interest to some Italian too, and that i'm mildly fluent interior the language, yet i will somewhat understand something even as this is sung. Italian rap is hilarious, i like it.

Answer 4

I like the song by Good Charlotte--Just like you.
If you aren't familiar with the lyics it's basically saying that all young people are told is what to do and how to do and why, but they're being told by the last generation...but that's not how they want to live. They want to be their own people and make up their own minds.

Answer 5

Black Eyed Peas= Where Is The Love.