re: Most influential lyrics of your generation...

Not my generation, I'm not quite that old yet. But here are 2 that have always struck a cord with me.

War Pigs, Black Sabbath;
Day of Judgment, God is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercies for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings

Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd;
Did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?