Children Of The Revolution
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 lyrics of the song "Children of the Revolution" by Maurice Seezer are about how nothing can fool the younger generation. The opening lines, "La de da, La de da de da da da," are just nonsense phrases that set the tone for the rest of the song. The first two verses talk about material possessions like planes and cars, and how they aren't enough to impress the children of the revolution. These items may be glamorous, but the youth of the revolution aren't swayed by wealth or power. The chorus repeats the same line, "You won't fool the children of the revolution," emphasizing the song's theme that nothing can convince the younger generation of anything but their own beliefs.
The last verse suggests that even though some people may try, they won't be able to sway or manipulate the minds of the younger generation. The line, "you can tie the photographic tight, you won't make it," is referencing propaganda tactics or using photographs to sway opinions, but these tactics won't work on the children of the revolution who are determined to think for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
La de da
The singer is using nonsense syllables as filler.
La de da de da da da
Again, the singer is using nonsense syllables as filler.
Well you can bump and grind
The singer is acknowledging that people have their own ways of enjoying life.
If it's good for your mind
As long as it's not harmful and it brings joy or peace, then it's okay.
Well you can twist and shout
Just like the previous lines, the singer is acknowledging different ways people have fun.
Let it all hang out
He's suggesting that people should let loose and not hold back.
But you won't fool the
The singer is suggesting that despite different ways people act, children of the revolution see through facades.
Children of the revolution
This line is repeated several times; the children of the revolution are those who see through the surface-level and status quo.
No you won't fool the
The singer is repeating his previous statement.
Well you can tear a plane
The singer is suggesting that people can do extravagant things.
In the falling rain
It doesn't matter what the circumstances are, people can still enjoy themselves.
I drive a Rolls Royce
The singer acknowledges his own privilege of driving a nice car.
'Cause it's good for my voice
The singer is making a silly excuse for his own luxury.
But you won't fool the
Here, the singer is repeating that the children of the revolution won't be fooled by people's outward appearances and actions.
No you won't fool the
Again, the singer is repeating his point.
La de da
The singer is ending the song the same way he began, using nonsense syllables to fill the space.
La de da de da de da da da
Repeating the same nonsense.
La de da de da da da
More repetition.
You won't fool the
The singer is making his main point again. Children of the revolution will see through the surface and not be fooled.
No you won't fool the
Repeat.
Children of the revolution
These words are again repeated for emphasis.
No you won't fool
The singer is making a slightly different point; he's stating that people won't fool the children of the revolution.
No no you can tie
This line seems to be a non sequitur.
The photographic tight
Likewise, this line seems utterly nonsensical.
You won't make it
The singer may be suggesting that people won't be able to keep up with the children of the revolution in terms of seeing through facades.
Oh la de da
The singer is again using nonsense syllables to finish the song.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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