Children Of The Revolution
Bono; Gavin Friday; Maurice Seezer Lyrics
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La de da de da da da
Well you can bump and grind
If it's good for your mind
Well you can twist and shout
Let it all hang out
But you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
Children of the revolution
No no
Well you can tear a plane
In the falling rain
I drive a Rolls Royce
'Cause it's good for my voice
But you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No no
La de da
La de da de da da da
La de da
La de da de da de da da da
La de da
La de da de da da da
La de da
La de da
You won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool
No no
You won't fool the children
No no you can tie
The photographic tight
You won't make it
Oh la de da
La de da
La de da de da da da
La de da
La de da de da de da da
The song "Children of the Revolution" by Bono, Gavin Friday, and Maurice Seezer contains simple and repetitive lyrics, but they offer a strong message. The song talks about how the younger generation is more aware and wise than the older ones. The opening lines "La de da" represent the carefree attitude of the younger generation. The chorus suggests that despite all the tricks and lies, the children of the revolution see things more clearly and cannot be easily fooled or deceived.
The lyrics of the song also showcase how the younger generation is more sexually liberated and free than the previous ones. Lines such as "bump and grind" and "let it all hang out" suggest a more open and liberal society than before, which is embraced by the youth of the time. In contrast, the older generation, who are often more conservative and traditional, cannot understand this new lifestyle.
Overall, "Children of the Revolution" is a song about the awakening of a new generation, their disillusionment with the past, and their optimism for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
La de da
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Well you can bump and grind
You have the freedom to express yourself in any way you want.
If it's good for your mind
As long as it benefits you mentally and emotionally.
Well you can twist and shout
You can be as loud and outgoing as you want.
Let it all hang out
Don't hold back, let your true self be seen.
But you won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation is not easily misled.
No you won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation cannot be easily deceived.
Well you can tear a plane
You have the ability to do anything you set your mind to.
In the falling rain
Regardless of the obstacles you face or the circumstances surrounding you.
I drive a Rolls Royce
I may have success and wealth, but that doesn't change who I am.
'Cause it's good for my voice
The things that benefit us may not always make sense to others.
But you won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation cannot be easily misled.
No you won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation is too wise to be tricked.
La de da
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La de da de da de da da da
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La de da
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La de da de da da da
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La de da
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La de da de da da da
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You won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation cannot be easily deceived.
No you won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation is too intelligent to be tricked.
No you won't fool the Children of the revolution
The younger generation cannot be easily fooled.
No you won't fool
You cannot deceive.
No no
Absolutely not
You won't fool the children
The younger generation is not easily misled.
No no you can tie
Even if you try your best.
The photographic tight
You won't succeed.
You won't make it
You won't achieve what you set out to.
Oh la de da
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Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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