Letter

In response to Still talkin’ ’bout My Generation

I hope you die before you get old

I’ve been rewriting this song since I’ve reached a mature age and been taunted by the derogatory word “boomer”. Still fiercely against injustice in the world, I’m in a choir of mostly women over 65.

We sing a lot of raunchy songs, many protesting against injustice. I’ve rearranged a few words to enjoy my present rage and I’ve changed the iconic “I hope I die before I get old” to “I hope you die before you get old” for those who blame “others” for their own inadequacies.

— Diana Rickard from Tumbling Waters NT