The Revolution
Robby John & the Seven-Teens Lyrics
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Tryna find an out, that’s a no no
Go and suck a dick, that’s low blow
There’s a fist in my stomach, I'mma no show
No time for no action, I’m anxious man
Just don’t get it twisted, no ampersand
Forever young, but you Peter Pan
Kill the child to be a man, ay
I never give up, never chuck up the deuces
Not giving a fuck so you know I’m the truest
You dripping in ice so you think you the coolest
I’m spitting fire cos I’m from a higher place
I sleep in the fireplace
I vanish without trace
When you write my name, put it in uppercase
They calling me they forced to see
Like all of me I’m born to be
I’m born to lead I’m born to feed
I’m born to breed I’m torn in three
Assorted pieces off the leashes off the meds
And on the Jesus
Call the feds, and arm the teachers
All are dead, get high like tweeters
Then get low and burst the speakers
Shout so loud, it has the power to revert you leaders
I might start a revolution up in this bitch
Not because I have to but for the fun of it
There’s power in the masses
And controlling the public
I might start a revolution up in this bitch
Not because I have to but for the fun of it
There’s power in the masses
And controlling the public
Friend of me or public enemy
You bout to bend the knee or run away and flee
Like it’s a killing spree, nobody killing me
I plant a money tree, so I can have some shade
Who’s gonna save the day, we all have games to play
I’ll fucking sail away, you say the sky is Grey
This is the cape of storms...
We all trapped the day we born
I won’t get to close now I’m Icarus
Fall from the sky to a deep abyss
All of these visions, I see the bliss
But C'est La vie, such is life…
I won’t get to close now I’m Icarus
Fall from the sky to a deep abyss
All of these visions, I see the bliss
But C'est La vie, such is life
I might start a revolution up in this bitch
Not because I have to but for the fun of it
There’s power in the masses
And controlling the public
I might start a revolution up in this bitch
Not because I have to but for the fun of it
There’s power in the masses
And controlling the public
The lyrics of Robby John & the Seven-Teens's song "The Revolution" are rich and deep, offering a reflection of the artist's thoughts on society and personal experiences. The song opens with the artist admitting to feelings of insecurity and the struggle of finding a way out of this state of mind. He rejects the suggestion of engaging in low-blow behaviors as a way out, which shows a sense of morality and self-awareness. However, he admits to feeling anxious, perhaps due to the pressure of trying to succeed and find fulfillment in life.
The artist acknowledges the paradox of the desire to remain forever young while also needing to grow up and become a man. He recognizes the need to kill the child within him to reach maturity. The artist also speaks of his evasive state of being happy, which seems to elude him even though he never gives up. He contrasts this with people who are more materialistic, claiming that they have an illusion of happiness because they are "dripping in ice" while he is spitting fire from a higher place.
The chorus of the song is an expression of the artist's potential to lead a revolution for fun rather than necessity. He recognizes the power of the public and the possibility of controlling it, a statement that alludes to the influence of social media and mass media in shaping people's opinions and beliefs. The final verses express the artist's fear of getting too close to his dreams, lest he falls like Icarus, as well as his sense of being trapped in life from the day of his birth.
Line by Line Meaning
I been insecure on the low though
I have been feeling insecure but I have kept it to myself
Tryna find an out, that’s a no no
I have been searching for a way out but I have not found one
Go and suck a dick, that’s low blow
Insulting someone in that way is a cheap shot
There’s a fist in my stomach, I'mma no show
I feel a lot of pain and it is making it hard for me to function
No time for no action, I’m anxious man
I am anxious and unable to take any action because of it
Just don’t get it twisted, no ampersand
Do not misunderstand me, I am not trying to say something else
Forever young, but you Peter Pan
You are always acting childish
Kill the child to be a man, ay
To truly grow up, you have to leave your childish ways behind
Happiness follows me but it’s illusive
I am constantly searching for happiness but I can never quite catch it
I never give up, never chuck up the deuces
I never give up and I never surrender
Not giving a fuck so you know I’m the truest
I do not care what others think of me, I am my true self
You dripping in ice so you think you the coolest
You may have a lot of money and possessions, but that does not make you cool
I’m spitting fire cos I’m from a higher place
I am confident because I come from a place of power and authority
I sleep in the fireplace
I am so confident and secure that I can rest even in a dangerous place
I vanish without trace
I can disappear without anyone noticing
When you write my name, put it in uppercase
I want my name to be recognized and respected
They calling me they forced to see
People are recognizing me and cannot ignore me
Like all of me I’m born to be
I am meant to be who I am, completely and unapologetically
I’m born to lead I’m born to feed
My purpose is to lead others and provide for them
I’m born to breed I’m torn in three
I am meant to create and bring forth new life, but it is also a source of internal conflict
Assorted pieces off the leashes off the meds
I am unstable and out of control, and the medication does not help
And on the Jesus
I rely on faith to guide me
Call the feds, and arm the teachers
There is rebellion and chaos, and authorities and educators are not able to handle it
All are dead, get high like tweeters
Everyone is dead or numbed out, escaping their problems with drugs
Then get low and burst the speakers
They may try to escape their problems, but eventually their emotions come out explosively
Shout so loud, it has the power to revert you leaders
The people are fed up and their voices have the power to overthrow those in charge
I might start a revolution up in this bitch
I am considering taking action to overthrow the current power structure
Not because I have to but for the fun of it
I am doing this because it is exciting and enjoyable, not necessarily because it is necessary
There’s power in the masses
The people have a lot of power when they come together
And controlling the public
By controlling the public, you can control the outcome of a movement or revolution
Friend of me or public enemy
I can either be a friend or foe to those in power
You bout to bend the knee or run away and flee
Those in power will either submit or flee in the face of a revolution
Like it’s a killing spree, nobody killing me
There is a lot of danger and violence, but I am not afraid of death
I plant a money tree, so I can have some shade
I am planning for the future and making sure I have financial security
Who’s gonna save the day, we all have games to play
There is no one person who can save everyone, we are all just trying to get ahead in life
I’ll fucking sail away, you say the sky is Grey
I am not afraid to leave and go somewhere else, even if things are not perfect there
This is the cape of storms...
This is a place of chaos and turmoil
We all trapped the day we born
We are all trapped by our circumstances, starting from the moment we are born
I won’t get to close now I’m Icarus
I will not get too close to the sun and overreach my capabilities
Fall from the sky to a deep abyss
I will fall and suffer consequences if I try to do too much
All of these visions, I see the bliss
I have a vision of what could be, but it is not necessarily realistic
But C'est La vie, such is life…
But that is life, and I accept it for what it is
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@HungryH1951
KISN (radio station Portland OR) started broadcasting at 6 a.m. on May 1, 1959. In the previous 24 hours before its incarnation, the station continuously played "Teenage Bill of Rights" by Robby John and the Seven-Teens, which featured the words "Should we start a revolution? (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)".
@SK-gt1jk
On April 30 1959 KVAN 91am Played This Record For 24 Hours Non Stop. The Next Day KISN 91derful Came To Be.
@overcamehim
I was 13 in 1956 living in Oregon. I dont remember hearing any overt incitement to revolution as in this recording.