The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Baba O'Riley" by the artist "Who, The"

The song "Baba O'Riley" by The Who is an anthem of youthful rebellion and the pursuit of freedom. The lyrical hero is in a desperate situation, "fighting for his meal" and "bending his back" to survive. This can be both a metaphor for a difficult life in society and a direct indication of poverty and deprivation.

The phrase "I don't need to fight to prove I'm right" speaks to the hero's unwillingness to submit to imposed rules and expectations. He does not seek forgiveness for his choices and way of life.

"Teenage wasteland" is a key image of the song, symbolizing the feelings of being lost, apathy, and rebellion inherent in youth. The hero calls upon "Sally" - a collective image of a like-minded person - to embark on a quest for a better life ("to the southern lands"). He urges not to look back on the past ("Don't look over my shoulder"), to cherish the inner fire, and to join the "mass exodus" from the dull reality.

The final lines of the song, repeating the phrase "Teenage wasteland", emphasize the universality of this feeling and emphasize that behind the seeming emptiness lies a thirst for change and a search for the meaning of life.