Song for a Future Generation
The B-52's
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Wanna be the ruler of the galaxy Wanna be the king of the universe Let's meet and have a baby now! Wanna be the empress of fashion Wanna be the president of Moscow Let's meet and have a baby now! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! Hey, I'm Fred the Cancerian from New Jersey I like collecting records and exploring The cave of the unknown Hello, I'm Cindy, I'm a Pisces And I like Chihuahuas and Chinese noodles Wanna be the first lady of infinity Wanna be the nicest guy on earth Let's meet and have a baby now! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! La! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! La! La! La! La! La! Hi, my name is Ricky and I'm a Pisces I love computers and hot tamales Hey, I'm Kate and I am a Taurus I love tomatoes and black-capped Chickadees Hey, my name is Keith and I'm a Scorpio from Athens, G-A and I like To find the essence from within Wanna be the captain of the Enterprise Wanna be the king of the Zulus Let's meet and have a baby now! Wanna be the daughter of Dracula Wanna be the son of Frankenstein Let's meet and have a baby now! Wanna be mother-father Wanna be daughter-son Wanna be captain Wanna be ruler-king and empress
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Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND, RICKY WILSON
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Artist AnalysisThe B-52's are an American rock band known for their unique style combining elements of new wave, punk, and 60's pop music. Their music often has surreal, humorous lyrics that reference pop culture, science fiction, and kitsch.
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Album Information"Song for a Future Generation" is a part of the B-52’s third album titled "Whammy!" released in 1983.
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Creativity Behind the SongThe band is known for its energy and otherworldly sensibility, both of which are present in "Song for a Future Generation." The song is a quirky, upbeat track that sets day-to-day descriptions to a dance beat.
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Unique CharacterThe song's charm lies in its personal introductions in which each band member introduces themselves and shares something about their character or wishes for the future.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is notable for its creative use of space-themed aesthetics and choreographed dance moves that pay homage to 70s disco culture.
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Social CommentaryThe song includes satirical social commentary, with lyrics that focus on future generations' hopes and dreams juxtaposed against a backdrop of a world facing potential nuclear disaster.
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MusicalityThe characteristic B-52's surf guitar and danceable beats are present throughout the song, combined with the new wave synthesizer elements that are common in their music from the 'Whammy!' era.
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Fan ReceptionOver the years, "Song for a Future Generation" has gained a cult following similar to many of the band's other songs.
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Band MembershipThe song's lyrics are voiced by all original members of The B-52's (Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Keith Strickland), making it a true group effort.
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Live Performances"Song for a Future Generation" is one of the songs that often featured during live performances by The B-52's.
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