Happily Mad

A generation before they all had it made
They've had it better than us and now I'm afraid
When I think about the future I only feel sad
And I think I'm becomin' happily mad

With so little control mixed with so much pain
We keep on movin' along to keep from goin' insane
As opportunity dwindles, I feel I've been had
And I think I'm becomin' happily mad

I guess we just have to deal
With the cards we've been dealt
And learn how to smile, and say
At least we've got our health

Sometimes I get angry wanna make things change
But it's a catch-22 seems like there's nothin' to gain
It won't do any good to do somethin' bad
And I think I'm becomin' happily mad

The boomers took all the jobs, and they've had 'em ever since
Now they inherit their wealth, just like a prince
It's no one's fault they're not appreciative or glad
And I think I'm becomin' happily mad

They can't help it they were all born after the war
But being in their shadow's become such a bore
They're all resource hogs, it's not a passing fad
And I think I'm becomin' happily mad

I guess we just have to be patient
With our unlucky fate
Maybe it's true that we're slackers, but
We have no right to hate

They call us generation X and we've had a raw deal
It's like a bad dream but our unemployment is real
While we grin and bear it, we still live with mom & dad
And I think I'm becomin' happily mad