Children Of The Revolution
Marc Bolan/T.Rex Lyrics
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And 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
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, no, no!
Well you can terraplane
In the fallin' rain
I drive a Rolls Royce
Cause it's good for my voice
But you won't fool the children of the revolution...
The lyrics to Marc Bolan's song Children of the Revolution speaks about rebellion and how the younger generation is not easily fooled by the older generation's ways of life and beliefs. The lines "Well, you can bump and grind and it's good for your mind" and "Well, you can twist and shout, let it all hang out" symbolize the older generation's looseness and willingness to forget the importance of traditional values, dismissing the consequences of their actions. However, these lines are juxtaposed with the chorus of "But you won't fool the children of the revolution, no you won't fool the children of the revolution" which suggests that the children of the revolution (the younger generation) do not share the same views as their elders and are not swayed by their ways of life.
The lyrics also reflect the differences in the social classes, demonstrated through the lines, "Well, you can terraplane in the falling rain, I drive a Rolls Royce 'cause it's good for my voice." These lines highlight how the wealth and status of the older generation are not enough to gain the approval or acceptance of the younger generation. Instead, they are more concerned about the actual substance of one's character.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can bump and grind
You can dance sensually
And it's good for your mind
Dancing is beneficial to your mental health
Well you can twist and shout
You can dance vigorously
Let it all hang out
Dance freely without restraint
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
The younger generation is too astute to be deceived
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
The younger generation cannot be deceived
No, no, no!
No amount of deception will work on the younger generation
Well you can terraplane
You can escape in a reckless manner
In the fallin' rain
Even in challenging situations
I drive a Rolls Royce
I indulge in luxurious things
Cause it's good for my voice
It helps me express myself better
But you won't fool the children of the revolution...
Even if I try to escape, the younger generation sees through me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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Released in 1972 - Who is rocking to it in 2024 ?
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2023
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More than 50 years old and it still rocks.
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