Mr. President
Dave Dee / Dozy / Beaky / Mick / Titch Lyrics
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When I grow up to be a man
I won't lie for you
I won't die for you
'Cause I think you're wrong
Mister president
You've got to get
You ask me
If I'll be your friend
I can't tell you right now
I might be making a vow
And I could be wrong
I've got to get
Myself together
Du du du
When I grow up to be a man
I won't lie for you
I won't die for you
'Cause I think you're wrong
Mister president
You've got to get
Yourself together
The lyrics to Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich's song Mr. President are a poignant commentary on ethical behavior and accountability. The opening lines, "When I grow up to be a man/I won't lie for you/I won't die for you/Cause I think you're wrong," serve as a rejection of blind loyalty to authority figures. The singer resists the pressure to blindly follow and defend a leader they believe to be in the wrong.
The song's title, "Mr. President," adds a layer of political significance to the lyrics. The singer addresses the leader of their country directly, urging them to "get/yourself together." The call to action is a reminder that those in power have a responsibility to lead with integrity and to put the interests of the people they serve above their own personal gain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mr. President" encourage critical thinking and personal responsibility. They emphasize the importance of questioning authority and holding those in power accountable.
Line by Line Meaning
When I grow up to be a man
In the future, when I reach adulthood and gain maturity, I intend to act with integrity.
I won't lie for you
I will not deceive or provide false information on your behalf.
I won't die for you
I am unwilling to risk or sacrifice my life for your benefit.
'Cause I think you're wrong
I do not agree with your beliefs or actions and believe you are mistaken.
Mister president
A term of address for the elected leader of the country.
You've got to get
It is necessary for you to take action or change your behavior to become a better leader.
Yourself together
You need to become more organized and focused as a leader.
You ask me
You are seeking my opinion or perspective on a matter.
If I'll be your friend
If I'm willing to associate with you on a personal level.
I can't tell you right now
I'm uncertain and cannot give you an immediate answer.
I might be making a vow
I am considering making a promise or commitment.
And I could be wrong
It's possible that my judgement or decision could be incorrect.
I've got to get
I need to become more focused and decisive in my own life.
Myself together
I need to become more organized and disciplined in my approach to life.
Du du du
A nonsensical, filler phrase used to fill the end of the verse.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN FREDRICK STEPHEN AMEY, TREVOR ALLAN DAVIES, JOHN DYMOND
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@vicenteparedes9386
Recuerdo haberla escuchado por primera vez, en música libre...y ya han pasado muchooooos años...igual la sigo escuchando
@hernanmanzanomunoz1116
Yo los escuché en la radio, en 1971. Me gustaron, tenía 10 años.
@auristelamiranda6908
Uuuuuui....que recuerdos !!
Era una de mis favoritas
@mikegee8074
This was played to death on Radio Luxembourg in 1970 but still wasn't a very big hit - very Crosby Stills and Nash!
@jurgengebhardt8355
That's a pity. Great song.
@luissc11
recuerdo ..lo tenía olvidado desde los 14 años. cuando el tema estaba vigente y conocido
@luisarmandogarciasaez219
Gran canción que solo usaron guitarra acustica, bajo, teclado y batería. Cuando niño lo escuche varias veces
@fourkero1
En Musica Libre TVN Chile y todo el pais este bello tema triunfo en 1971....
@The92451262
Exacto del 71....Llevaba poco al aire el programa Música Libre en televisión nacional, y en ese entonces era formado por bailarines profesionales, que fueron desapareciendo de a poco dando paso a lolos comunes y corrientes que representaban a la juventud chilena.. como Isabel castro, maricel, alejandra, soledad, mera, marisol, erika, araceli, gabriela, maria angelica ascui, lolo peña, carlos, jorge romo, mauricio basilio, el diuca, juan pablo de la cerda, cristian pabts, coto, ricardo barrueto, pancho riquelme, ivan, beatriz, sandra, cecilia , pelusa y tantos....Que genial este tema. Que entretenido!! Me hubiese encantado haber vivido la época de Música Libre, aunque se mucho del programa!!...Reconozco a la edad que tengo me encanta la música antigua, sobre todo las que bailaban los lolos de Música Libre tanto en inglés y español
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@sergioquiroga1684
Estaba cabro chico en ese año..., ahora con 53 en el 2021, los sigo escuchando....!!!!!!