30/30-150

Stone Sour's song "30/30-150" is a powerful anthem of defiance and resilience. The lyrics convey a sense of anger and determination, reflecting the band's response to being labeled as a 'dead generation' by society. The opening lines, "I am a dominant gene - live as I die / Never say forever cuz forever is a lie," set the tone for the song, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the importance of living in the moment. The protagonist sees through the superficiality of societal expectations and chooses to ignore them, focusing instead on their own path.

The chorus, "They called us a dead generation / They told us that we wouldn't survive / They left us alone in the maelstrom / As you can see we're all plenty alive," highlights the band's rejection of the negative labels imposed on them. Despite being abandoned and underestimated, they have survived and thrived, proving their detractors wrong. The repeated phrase "30/30-150 Remembers 30/30-150 HATES" serves as a rallying cry, uniting those who have been similarly dismissed and marginalized.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of confronting and overcoming adversity. Lines like "I am a fucking machine fueled by the past / Memory's a memory until it's a fact" and "I can bury the hatchet and let some shit go / But I got too many grudges to hold!" reveal the protagonist's struggle with past traumas and their determination to move forward. The song's aggressive tone and raw emotion capture the essence of a generation that refuses to be silenced or forgotten, making "30/30-150" a powerful declaration of resilience and defiance.