Starfield - My Generation Lyrics
Lyrics
There is something more
hello, we're going down the hallway to the door
we know there's something more
Our soul has a got a hole
we know but what's it waiting for
scattered in the street
like dreams and destiny
the things we wanna be
are scattered in the streets
If we're coming clean
we've seen to know we're incomplete
Chorus:
How do we feel, how do we feel
my generation is aching for real
dyin for love cryin for truth
my generation is aching for you
Country of our own
is all we're asking for
a place to call our home
a country of our own
we know it must be close
our souls are searching through the cold
the cold, the cold
Chorus: x3
How do we feel, how do we feel
my generation is aching for real
dyin for love, cryin for truth
my generation is aching for you
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Starfield - My Generation
Meaning & Inspiration
Starfield’s "My Generation," released on January 1, 2006, as part of their album *Beauty In the Broken*, is a poignant anthem that captures the profound spiritual yearning inherent in humanity. From its opening notes, the song transcends mere musicality to articulate a universal truth: there is an unfillable void within the human spirit that only a divine connection can satisfy. It immediately addresses the widespread search for meaning, acknowledging that despite our best efforts and earthly pursuits, an undeniable sense of something "more" persists, drawing us toward an unseen horizon.
The narrative of "My Generation" delves into the contemporary human condition, portraying a deep-seated spiritual deficit. The lyric "Our soul has a got a hole" vividly describes an internal emptiness, a pervasive sense of incompleteness that many experience, often without fully understanding its source. This void leads to a feeling of being scattered and directionless, where "dreams and destiny" lie "scattered in the streets" – an image of aspirations and purpose fragmented by a world that often fails to deliver lasting fulfillment. This resonates deeply with the scriptural truth found in Jeremiah 17:9, which speaks of the deceitfulness of the human heart, and Ecclesiastes 3:11, where it’s said God has set eternity in our hearts, implying an innate longing for something beyond the temporal. The candid admission, "If we're coming clean, we've seen to know we're incomplete," is a powerful moment of vulnerability, confessing a fundamental human insufficiency that mirrors Romans 3:23, reminding us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
The chorus of the song serves as its emotional and theological core, a collective cry: "How do we feel, how do we feel, my generation is aching for real, dyin for love cryin for truth, my generation is aching for you." This repeated declaration is not just a question but an urgent lament, revealing a deep-seated spiritual thirst. The "you" here, in the context of a band known for its Christian worship, unequivocally points to God, or Jesus Christ. This aching is a profound desire for authentic love and ultimate truth, echoing the Psalmist's longing in Psalm 42:1-2, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." It speaks to the Beatitude in Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied," offering a promise of fulfillment for this generation's spiritual hunger. The search for truth is inherently a search for Christ, who declared in John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life."
Further in the song, the longing takes on a dimension of belonging and identity: "Country of our own is all we're asking for, a place to call our home, a country of our own." This isn't merely a political or geographical plea; it’s a powerful metaphor for the spiritual home that the soul seeks. It reflects the biblical concept of believers being "foreigners and exiles" on earth (1 Peter 2:11), looking forward to a heavenly city. Hebrews 11:13-16 beautifully captures this sentiment, speaking of those who "confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth... longing for a better country—that is, a heavenly one." The poignant phrase "our souls are searching through the cold" underscores the struggle and isolation often felt in this spiritual journey, highlighting the vital need for the warmth and comfort found only in God’s presence. This yearning for a divine belonging finds its ultimate answer in Christ, who promises in John 14:2-3, "In my Father's house are many rooms... I go to prepare a place for you."
"My Generation" by Starfield is an inspiring call to acknowledge the profound spiritual hunger within us and to direct that hunger toward its true source. It’s a powerful reminder that our human incompleteness and our yearning for love, truth, and a true home are not flaws but divinely implanted signposts leading us to a relationship with our Creator. The song skillfully articulates the universal search for purpose, encouraging us to recognize that only in yielding to the "ache" for God can we find the lasting beauty and wholeness our broken world so desperately needs. It speaks directly to the soul, inviting all to discover the ultimate fulfillment that awaits in Christ, encouraging a generation to turn its collective longing towards the One who can truly satisfy.