My Generation (Limp Bizkit song)
"My Generation" | ||||
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Single by Limp Bizkit | ||||
from the album Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water | ||||
Released | September 5, 2000 | |||
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Length | 3:41 | |||
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Lyricist(s) | Fred Durst | |||
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"My Generation" is a song by the American rap rock band Limp Bizkit from their third studio album, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000). It was released as the second and third single simultaneously, along with "Rollin'",[3] on September 5, 2000.
Content
It contains lyrical references to the songs "My Generation" by the Who, "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses and "Move Over" by the Spice Girls, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Titanic and Macromedia's Shockwave Flash plugin. Musically, the song displays the interplay between guitarist Wes Borland and drummer John Otto as the two's musical parts are tightly intertwined in a similar way to how the bass and drums intertwine in Primus, who have influenced Limp Bizkit and toured with them.[4]
Music video
The music video for "My Generation" shows Limp Bizkit performing live on an acrylic glass stage, while other scenes show their fans being rebellious outside the Astrodome. During the breakdown of the song, each band member is shown separately, disappearing and reappearing.
Professional wrestler Travis Tomko, who worked as a bodyguard for the band at the time, makes an appearance in the video pulling Fred Durst out of the crowd.[5]
The rock band Staind also performed on this very same stage in the video for their single "Mudshovel".
Reception
In 2022, Louder Sound and Kerrang ranked the song number three and number two, respectively, on their lists of Limp Bizkit's greatest songs.[6][7]
Track listing
The song was released as two different singles (parts) with slightly different covers.
CD2:
- "My Generation" (Radio Edit)
- "It's Like That Y'All" (Non-LP Version)
- "Snake in Your Face" (Non-LP Version)
CD1:
- "My Generation" (Album Version)
- "Back o Da Bus" (Non-LP Version)
- "Faith" (LP Version)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[30] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | September 5, 2000 | [3] | ||
United Kingdom | October 30, 2000 |
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Japan | February 21, 2001 | CD | [32] |
References
- ^ Chesler, Josh (May 18, 2015). "10 Nu-metal Songs That Actually Don't Suck". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ Gittins, Ian (2015). The Periodic Table of HEAVY ROCK. Random House. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-47352-841-3.
- ^ a b "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1366. September 1, 2000. pp. 93, 98, 108. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit Singer Helps Primus Get Back to Their Roots". MTV. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Tyson Tomko". Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Hobson, Rich (February 7, 2022). "The 25 best Limp Bizkit songs ever". Louder Sound. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "The 20 greatest Limp Bizkit songs – ranked". Kerrang. August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles". Jam!. Archived from the original on March 21, 2001. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation". Tracklisten. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit: My Generation" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – My Generation". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation". Top Digital Download.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation". VG-lista. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – My Generation". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Most Played Modern Rock Songs of 2000". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 8, no. 51. December 22, 2000. p. 38.
- ^ "British single certifications – Limp Bizkit – My Generation". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting October 30, 2000: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. October 28, 2000. p. 25. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ "新譜発売日一覧 2月分" [New Release Date List for February] (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Archived from the original on April 14, 2001. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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