Soulwax, headed by David and Stephen Dewaele, is an electronic and alternat… Read Full Bio ↴Soulwax, headed by David and Stephen Dewaele, is an electronic and alternative band hailing from Ghent, Belgium with traces as early as 1992. Though the Dewaele Brothers have created several major albums under this moniker, they are perhaps best-known for their influential contributions to the bastard pop genre under the name Fucking Dewaele Brothers and 2 Many DJ's. and the landmark record As Heard On Radio Soulwax, Pt. 2. They are the main act of any Radio Soulwax event.

The group has also done a number of official and unofficial remixes, including Daft Punk Is Playing At My House, Robot Rock and DARE.

These days Soulwax play frequent gigs with double sets morphing seamlessly between Soulwax and 2 Many DJ's. While summer 2005 saw rock shows by Soulwax followed by 2 Many DJ's mixing sessions, this summer they've been touring with a dance-oriented electro-rock shows under the Radio Soulwax banner, implementing the trappings of both a rock band and an electronic project, wedged between two sessions of dj-ing by themselves and others, notably Justice, whose set closely follows the style of As Heard On Radio Soulwax, Pt. 2 as well as displaying their own style with.

On a side note, the godson of one of the Dewaele brothers has joined forces with a fellow musically inclined colleague and started a project, ego troopers, which is gaining much attention throughout the online rave "blog" scene.

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Children Of The Revolution
Soulwax Lyrics

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Well you can bump and grind
And it is 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

You can tell we're playing
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

(from the album : Glittering 2000)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soulwax's song "Children of the Revolution" are rebellious and powerful, reflecting on the youth of the time and their resistance against the establishment. The first stanza acknowledges the physical release of dancing, but also hints at the idea that it is not just be about letting loose, but rather a form of liberation that is not attainable by conforming to societal rules. The second stanza takes aim at the materialism of the older generation, which are particularly represented by the car one drives. It's a symbol of money and status, and the suggestion is that it's pointless when trying to earn respect from the new generation. The chorus suggests that the younger generation understands that there is a lot of manipulation happening around them, but they will not be easily fooled. They see through the superficiality of things and want to be part of a bigger movement towards real change.

Overall, "Children of the Revolution" is a message from Soulwax to the youth of the time that they must stand up for themselves and not be blindly led by the older generation. The song recognizes the rebellious nature of the younger generation but also encourages them to be aware of the deeper political and societal issues behind their resistance.

Line by Line Meaning

Well you can bump and grind
Dancing in an erotic way can be a great stress reliever

And it is good for your mind
It is beneficial for your mental health to let loose and dance freely

Well you can twist and shout
Expressing oneself vigorously can help to release pent-up emotions

Let it all hang out
Let loose, be yourself, and don't hold back

But you won't fool the Children of the Revolution
Those who are at the forefront of social, political and economic change will not be manipulated

No you won't fool the Children of the Revolution
Attempts to deceive those who seek societal change will ultimately be unsuccessful

You can tell we're playing
It's evident that we're just having fun

In the falling rain
The elements have no effect on our good time

I drive a Rolls Royce
I view material possessions as a status symbol

'cause it's good for my voice
The luxurious car I own makes me feel powerful and confident

But you won't fool the Children of the Revolution
Those who believe change is crucial will not be swayed by materialistic attitudes