Barn Av Vår Tid Lyrics in English Hov1

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Barn Av Vår Tid by Hov1 from Swedish to English.
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Verse 1
They want more than a million in the bank
Everyone votes red but still hates the tax
Nobody wants to decide but everyone wants the power
Some live in the city but they call it the hood
I'm the same but I take my chances
Nobody gets in, "No, what? I know the bouncer"
Nothing's too late but I'm trying to be brave
I only drink it straight, no milk in my coffee
Verse 2
My friend is lost, he has snorted up a year's salary
Now black cars are outside his place at night
Everyone wears biker shorts now at festivals
Everyone's chasing followers but who's gonna lead the pack?
Am I any better myself? Driving too fast behind the wheel
Soon kissed every girl in Stockholm who's beautiful
Can barely go out, have to look over my shoulder
The whole city wakes up before I've gone to bed
Chorus 1
I'm a child of our time, if I were to break free
Subletting was my only alternative
I lived up at someone's place, almost like a collective
And our neighbors from Italy, they drank too much wine
Bridge 1
Standing with my feet on the ground, feeling that it's hard
Regret not drinking water between drinks yesterday
But what does it matter now that it's raining on the Southside?
Now I hear the neighbor playing Primetime
Verse 3
I have a friend who claims he knows what love is
But he was subscribed to chlamydia letters
And every Wednesday he went out and that's for sure
So he woke up every Thursday without—
Prechorus 1
Here nobody has known anyone but
Everyone is your best friend
Until they throw you to the vultures
To stab you in the back later
Verse 4
But everyone wants to be a CEO, nobody wants to go to the maternity ward
Everyone writes 'Son of a b*tch' on their CV
Everyone wants to be real, the boys make missteps
Someone buys sex and he cries about it on TV
Chorus 2
I'm a child of our time, I'm filled with idiocy
Maybe I'll shoot up a school or I'll take my life
Maybe I'll travel away to cleanse my soul
And I don't give a sh*t about what you call carbon dioxide
Bridge 2
And I search sometimes, I get messed up sometimes
I should move somewhere where nobody knew my name
So what does it matter now that it's raining on the Westside?
It'll always be the best life
Verse 5
Nobody wants to get up but a job isn't optional
Everyone wants to get drunk but nobody wants to be hungover
Everyone wants to live big but not big in Bagis
Everyone wants to be stars but nobody wants to be famous
Here nobody wants to live but nobody wants to die
Nobody wants to go in if they have to stand in line
Nobody who wants to work for someone but have a salary
At least as big as a bank director's
Verse 6
They go to the same places, every weekend, the same parties
They f*ck the same people and call each other after
And their job is that they go on a paid vacation
With the same people they talk sh*t about in the bathroom
Let me explain one thing, you have such great ideals
When everyone's watching you're phenomenal
Treating the friend from the hood as an accessory
And sings the n-word at the party when you're partying in private
Verse 7
They like ketamine and cocaine and a lot of speed
Have ADHD but they call it a superpower
They speak out about it and suddenly they get a book deal
It must be hard to fight to be relevant
'Cause everyone stabs everyone here left and right
So respect to you who study at Komvux or KTH
Nobody will save the world because the profit is too low
So they capitalize on their daughter or son
Chorus 3
I'm a child of our time, taking out a loan on credit
I buy really expensive clothes and take a loan on my car
Maybe I'll betray a friend to get to go to an event
Braid my hair and I don't see any problem with it
Bridge 3
Standing with my feet on the ground, feeling that it's hard
I don't want any kids but I still skip the condom
So in collaboration with every f*cker that you know
You should check on your friends
Outro
Nobody wants to get up but nobody wants to work
Sitting on a live broadcast, talking it out with johns
The guys throw gang signs even though they live in Bromma
This one goes out to Sweden, welcome to Stockholm
Here we dance to misogynistic music
They'd probably cancel their own mom if it gets them traffic
They talk to the police but pretend to be a G
I'm ashamed of who I am, I'm a child of our time
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gamarnathe vultures

Gamarna literally translates to "the vultures." It's a striking and somewhat rare word to encounter in song lyrics, making it memorable and intriguing.

In the song, it's used metaphorically in the line, "Tills de kastar dig till gamarna" (Until they throw you to the vultures). This vivid imagery suggests betrayal and being abandoned to those who would exploit or harm you, highlighting a cynical view of relationships and loyalty in modern society. It's a powerful word that immediately grabs attention.

Welcome to Stockholm, as seen through the eyes of Swedish hip-hop group Hov1. "Barn Av Vår Tid," which translates to "Children of Our Time," is a sharp and honest look at the contradictions of modern life. The song paints a picture of a generation that wants it all without any of the work or consequences. Imagine a world where everyone wants to be a CEO but no one wants to put in the effort, or everyone wants to party but nobody wants the hangover the next day. Hov1 points out the hypocrisy all around them, from people chasing social media followers with no one to lead, to friends who talk badly about each other and then go on vacation together.

The song isn't just pointing fingers at others; it's also a confession. The narrator admits he's part of this generation, a "child of our time" filled with the same flaws. He drives too fast, lives recklessly, and feels trapped by the superficial values of the world around him. It's a powerful anthem about feeling lost and critical of your own culture, while also admitting you are a product of it. This track is a raw, unfiltered commentary on the struggles and absurdities of being young today.

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