Children Of The Revolution
Mickey Finn's T-Rex Lyrics

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Well you can bump and grind
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...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mickey Finn's T-Rex's song "Children of the Revolution" are a celebration of youthful rebellion in the face of the older generation's attempts to impose their traditional values and ways of life on the younger generation. The lyrics speak to the power of music and dance as a means of liberation and expression for young people, as well as to the resilience and strength of the youth in the face of societal expectations and norms.

The first two lines, "Well you can bump and grind / And it's good for your mind," encourage free-spirited and open-minded behavior, while the next two, "Well you can twist and shout / Let it all hang out," promote uninhibited self-expression. The chorus, "But you won't fool the children of the revolution / No you won't fool the children of the revolution / No, no, no!" emphasizes the idea that the youth are not easily swayed or controlled by the older generation's attempts to suppress their autonomy and rebellion.

The final two lines, "Well you can terraplane / In the fallin' rain / I drive a Rolls Royce / Cause it's good for my voice," suggest that the singer is not afraid to indulge in luxury and excess, but they still understand the power and importance of the youthful spirit embodied in the "children of the revolution."

Line by Line Meaning

Well you can bump and grind
You could dance suggestively and expressively to find enjoyment in life

And it's good for your mind
Engaging in such activity can be beneficial for mental health

Well you can twist and shout
You could dance with enthusiasm and passion

Let it all hang out
Let yourself be free and uninhibited

But you won't fool the children of the revolution
The younger generation aren't easily deceived by societal norms and conventions

No you won't fool the children of the revolution
No matter what you do, the younger generation can't be fooled

No, no, no!
Absolutely not!

Well you can terraplane
You could drive fast and recklessly in a car

In the fallin' rain
Even if it's raining hard

I drive a Rolls Royce
I'm rich and can afford luxurious cars

Cause it's good for my voice
It provides me with a sense of pride and self-assurance