The Joy of Creating "Gen X Forever"

By Jim Gaffney

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There’s a certain magic that happens when you tap into nostalgia, not just as a memory, but as a creative force. That’s exactly what I felt while writing and recording my new song, "Gen X Forever." It wasn’t just about lyrics or melody, it was a time machine back to the years that shaped me.

Most of us look back on our childhood as a special time, but Gen X'ers wear theirs like a badge of honor. We were the last kids to grow up without the internet but the first to embrace it. We knew life before smartphones, yet somehow figured out how to navigate every new technology since. We’re the latchkey kids, the mixtape makers, the ones who learned independence early and lived for Saturday morning cartoons, BMX bikes, arcade games, and music.

Writing "Gen X Forever" gave me a chance to celebrate all of that. It was like pulling out old photo albums, only instead of pictures, I had sounds, images, and moments that came flooding back. The boom of a stereo blasting Def Leppard, the hum of a VCR rewinding, the crackle of a landline phone call at midnight. All of it found its way into the spirit of the song.

More than anything, this project reminded me that our generation wasn’t just about rebellion, it was about resilience, resourcefulness, and heart. We didn’t grow up with participation trophies, but we knew how to show up and stick it out. And yeah, we might roll our eyes at TikTok trends, but we’ll forever be proud of where we came from.

Creating "Gen X Forever" wasn’t just a fun trip down memory lane, it was a full-on celebration. A tribute to the grit, the greatness, and the undeniable determination of a generation that got it right.

Here’s to the ones who lived it loud—Gen X forever.