Mr. President
Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick Lyrics
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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
You ask me
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 of Mr President by Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich are a powerful call to action against the political establishment. The song is a direct address to the titular President, telling him that the singer refuses to die or lie for him, because he believes that the President is wrong. The opening lines of the song set up the theme of separation and independence, with the singer declaring that when he grows up to be a man, he will not blindly follow the President. The repeated line of "you've got to get yourself together" is a clear demand for the President to improve his leadership and decision-making.
The singer's refusal to pledge his loyalty to the President is an act of rebellion against the status quo. Rather than succumbing to the pressures of society to blindly follow those in power, the singer chooses to think for himself and stand up for what he believes in. This sentiment is especially powerful when considering the context in which the song was released, during a time of immense political turmoil in the world.
Overall, Mr President is a thought-provoking critique of those in power and a call to action for individuals to reject blind allegiance and stand up for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
When I grow up to be a man
In the future, when I become a mature adult
I won't lie for you
I won't be dishonest for your sake
I won't die for you
I won't sacrifice my life for you
'Cause I think you're wrong
Because I believe you are incorrect
Mister president
Dear Mr. President
You've got to get
You must take action to
Yourself together
Collect your thoughts and be organized
You ask me
You inquire of me
If I'll be your friend
If I will be your companion
I can't tell you right now
I am currently unable to inform you
I might be making a vow
I may be making a solemn statement
And I could be wrong
And I may be incorrect
I've got to get
I need to start
Myself together
To be organized and ready
Du du du
A musical break
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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....!!!!!!