A new generation is inheriting the culture and country that we live and breathe in today. This new generation has more power than it may realize. And the one thing to dismantle it all is apathy, apathy towards those currently reigning. It’s a plague preparing to wipe us all out. But what’s unique about this new generation is it’s the first to have the strength and purpose to rise up out of cookie cutter muck created by the current unimaginative crooks of Hollywood and the “American Dream.”
I am part of this next generation. And chances are, if you’re reading this, you are too. And we need to remember what we’ve been told by our peers: live without fear, without scorn, without anyone putting you down for whatever bullsh*t they want to speak. This generation of misfits will inherit the culture. But are we ready for it?
It’s argued about the influence My Chemical Romance has had on this generation starting back in 2004 (I’m just now falling in love with them and realizing their music has already left it’s mark here in 2014). They told us we’re not okay but that’s fine. They said to screw those who put you down because you’re worth it, honey. It took the tragic event of 9/11 to wake them up to change the culture and influence the generation they saw beginning to rise up. And they want us to do something proper with it. We need to wake up and change the world for the better. They have an inspiring song called “Famous Last Words.” Gerard Way sings, “A life that’s so demanding/I get so weak/A love that’s so demanding/I can’t speak//I am not afraid to keep on living/I am not afraid to walk this world alone/Honey if you stay, I’ll be forgiven/Nothing you can say can stop me going home.”
Life is hard and we are the greatest shackle around our own necks. But be encouraged: you’re incredible and powerful, and you will inherit this world in time. Join in the glorious parade in our honor. Be courageous, be strong, and above all, be bold.
#liveboldly
JM
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