[Verse 1] We jumped on our bikes when the sun came up, No phones, no screens, just a world to explore. Rode till the streetlights started to shine, "Be home before dark" was the rule every time. Drank from the hose on a summer day, Played tag and kickball till we faded away. Built forts in the woods, climbed trees so high, Chased fireflies under a big blue sky. [Chorus] We were Gen X kids back in the day, Making memories the old-fashioned way. Scraped-up knees and hearts full of dreams, Running through forests, rivers, and streams. No likes, no screens, just friends by our side, A simpler world where we laughed and we thrived. [Verse 2] BMX bikes, roller skates, arcade lights, Pac-Man, Nintendo, and Saturday nights. Cassette tapes playing the songs we loved, Mixtapes made with a little bit of luck. Saturday cartoons and VHS nights, Comic books and neighborhood fights. Landline calls and knocking on doors, Making new friends while we played outdoors. [Bridge] Camping with family under the stars, Fishing at lakes and traveling far. Sharing stories around the firelight glow, Making memories we'd never outgrow. [Final Chorus] We were Gen X kids back in the day, And those memories never fade away. From lightning bugs to summer rain, Those childhood moments still remain. The world has changed, but one thing stays true— Those Gen X days will always shine through.
