Micah Tyler - You've Gotta Love Millennials Lyrics
Lyrics
There he sits inside your local coffee shop
Sporting a man bun and facial hair
Somehow he believes although he has no job
That by his 30s he will be a millionaire
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Gotta love millennials
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She posts lots of selfies on her instagram
With a quote that's inspirational
Hopes to change the world while wearing yoga pants
Armed with her dreams and knowledge of essential oils
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27 years old trying to make it on their own
Maybe start by leaving your parents' home
But maybe we're just wrong, hahahaha
Criticism isn't easy for their ears
They feel like they know most everything
See they grew up with undeserved confidence
'Cause they got trophies just for participating
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In a couple of years we will have to pass the torch
In a couple of years they will be in charge
And one will be our president, hahahaha
Oh no...
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Help
Please pray for millennials
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You've Gotta Love Millennials - Micah Tyler
Meaning & Inspiration
Micah Tyler's "You've Gotta Love Millennials," released on May 1, 2016, offers a surprisingly insightful, albeit humorous, observation on a generation often subject to public critique. The song delves into common stereotypes associated with millennials, presenting them through relatable vignettes of the coffee shop dweller with ambitious financial hopes and the Instagram influencer striving for global impact through aspirational posts and alternative wellness. While the lyrical content paints a picture of perceived idleness and a certain naivety, the underlying message, especially as we consider its context within a faith-based perspective, is one of gentle redirection and an invitation to grace. The repeated chant of "M-I-L-L-E-N-N-I-A-L" serves as a rhythmic anchor, highlighting the specific demographic being addressed, and the repeated refrain "Gotta love millennials" acts as a subtle plea for understanding, even amidst the gently poked fun.
The song’s narrative explores themes that resonate with societal observations about this generation’s upbringing. Tyler touches upon the notion that some millennials may have been cushioned by participation trophies and a culture that perhaps overemphasized self-esteem, leading to an apprehension towards criticism and a perceived sense of entitlement. This is particularly evident in lines suggesting that "Criticism isn't easy for their ears" and that they "feel like they know most everything" due to growing up with "undeserved confidence." However, instead of outright condemnation, the song shifts towards a call for a more compassionate outlook. The repeated, almost exasperated, plea to "love millennials" and the eventual request to "Please pray for millennials" suggest that while there are perceived challenges, the ultimate response should be rooted in intercession and affection, aligning with biblical principles of loving our neighbors, even when they are different from us.
The scriptural underpinnings for such a sentiment are rich. The idea of extending grace and praying for others, especially those we might find challenging or perplexing, echoes the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 5:44, Christ commands us to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." While millennials are not enemies in this context, the principle of praying for and extending love beyond immediate understanding is profoundly relevant. Furthermore, the song's implied critique of youthful overconfidence and potential lack of diligence can be contrasted with biblical wisdom. Proverbs 6:6-8, for instance, encourages diligence by pointing to the ant: "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest." This verse, while not a direct commentary on millennials, speaks to timeless virtues of hard work and foresight. Yet, Tyler’s song doesn’t just hold up a mirror; it offers a path forward through love and prayer, mirroring the New Testament’s emphasis on bearing with one another in love (Ephesians 4:2). The song ultimately encourages empathy and a recognition that every generation faces its own unique set of challenges and opportunities, and our response should be one of loving guidance and supportive intercession, rather than judgment. The humorous observations serve not to belittle, but to open the door for a more understanding and prayerful engagement with a generation poised to inherit significant responsibilities, as the lyrics suggest with the poignant realization that "In a couple of years they will be in charge."