Children Of The Revolution
Maurice Seezer Bono Gavin Friday 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
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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
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"Children of a Revolution" by Maurice Seezer is a song with lyrics that reflect a generation divide. The song talks about how the older generation may try to act and appear young, but they will not be able to deceive the younger generation, who are the true "Children of the Revolution." The lyrics talk about how the older generation can do what they want, like bump and grind, twist and shout or drive a Rolls-Royce, but they cannot be like the younger generation who are not fooled by their façade.
The song highlights how the older generation is trying to hold onto their youth and their past, but they are not able to keep up with the younger generation that represents change, progress and revolution. They are not able to capture their spirit, energy or outlook on life. The lyrics demonstrate a feeling of superiority on the part of the younger generation who sees through the surface tricks of the older, and instead, chooses to focus on what truly matters.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that life is about accepting, learning and adapting to new ways of seeing the world or risk becoming stagnate. The younger generation is ultimately poised to become great leaders, thinkers, and makers of change because they are not fooled by the superficial materialism and ways of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
La de da
Nonsensical phrase with no specific meaning
La de da de da da da
Same as above
Well you can bump and grind
You are free to dance and party any way you want to
If it's good for your mind
As long as it's good for your mental health and well-being
Well you can twist and shout
You can express yourself vocally and physically
Let it all hang out
Don't hold anything back or bottle up your emotions
But you won't fool the
However, you will not deceive or mislead
Children of the revolution
The younger generation who seek change and rebel against the status quo
No you won't fool the
Reiterating that there is no way to deceive this group
Well you can tear a plane
You can engage in extreme activities without fear or hesitation
In the falling rain
Even if it's risky or unfavorable conditions
I drive a Rolls Royce
I indulge in luxury and comfort
'Cause it's good for my voice
As it enhances my power and influence
No no
Emphatic assertion
You won't fool the
You cannot trick or deceive
Children of the revolution
Rebel youth who desire change and progress
You won't fool
Again reiterating that deception is impossible
No no you can tie
Refusing to concede or comply
The photographic tight
Even when faced with evidence or images that might suggest otherwise
You won't make it
It is impossible to succeed or deceive
Oh la de da
Concluding with the same nonsensical phrase as the opener
La de da de da da da
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Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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