Children Of The Revolution
Bono Gavin Friday & Maurice Seezer Lyrics
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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
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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
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The song "Children of the Revolution" by Bono, Gavin Friday, and Maurice Seezer is a cover of the T. Rex song from the 1970s. The lyrics are an anthem for the rebellious youth of the era who were fed up with the establishment and its values. The song lists different things that people can do to express themselves, such as "bump and grind" and "twist and shout," but it is clear that these actions will not deceive or mislead the children of the revolution. They are aware and informed, and they are determined to fight for change.
The lyric "tear a plane in the falling rain" refers to the Vietnam War and the anti-war protests of the time. It was common for anti-war activists to burn draft cards and protest at sites such as airports where young men were being shipped off to fight. The line "I drive a Rolls Royce cause it's good for my voice" represents the class divide in society and how some people have more privilege and opportunity than others, but these advantages will not stop the children of the revolution from demanding change.
Line by Line Meaning
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Well you can bump and grind
You can do any kind of dance, as long as it feels good for you mentally
If it's good for your mind
You can choose an activity based on what makes you feel better mentally
Well you can twist and shout
You can express yourself loudly and freely without any boundaries
Let it all hang out
You can be as wild and as free as you want to be
But you won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No you won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No no
Definitely not
Well you can tear a plane
You can have the power and the ability to destroy or damage anything
In the falling rain
Even when it's hard or unpleasant
I drive a Rolls Royce
I have a luxurious car as a sign of privilege and power
'Cause it's good for my voice
It's good for my image to have a luxurious car, and it makes me feel good about myself
You won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No you won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No no
Definitely not
La de da
Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
La de da de da da da
Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
La de da
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Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
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Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
La de da de da da da
Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
La de da
Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
La de da de da de da da
Just a meaningless phrase to fill the gap
You won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No you won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No you won't fool the
You can't deceive or manipulate
Children of the revolution
Those who support a political, social, or cultural change won't be manipulated easily
No you won't fool
You can't deceive or manipulate
No no
Definitely not
You won't fool the children
The younger generation won't be manipulated easily either
No no you can tie
Even if you try very hard to control or manipulate
The photographic tight
You won't be able to catch or limit anyone's freedom or expression
You won't make it
You won't succeed
Oh la de da
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Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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