Days before the king was dead

It was the year of the snake

I was a red-faced child

Who stumbled where he tread

Was kept in orderly file

My parents named me Ed

I tried my hardest to smile

And like my daddy said

I've tried to be myself

Sometimes daydreaming for hours

Wishing for a dangerous life

Cut the leash some slack

Run into the morning light 

Race the trains by the track 

Until my mouth feels dry



But can you count on me?

I might let you down

In a world that is so sensational

No you can count on me

I'm living for the now

Up against the older generation's wall



Born in the 70's

Born in the 70's



After a length of time

You're this parody

Just like the record's stuck

Always repeating the past

That never liked you before

You had no reason to last 

Were in a silent war

A telepathic blast

And like my daddy said

These are exciting times

The future grabs my throat

And let's me know it's alright

If I believe in love

Then I believe in hate too

I'll taste the darker stuff

To find some lasting truth



But can you count on me?

I might let you down

In a world that is so sensational

No you can count on me

I'm living for the now

Up against the older generation's wall



Born in the 70's

Born in the 70's

(We don't really give a fuck about you)