Children Of The Revolution
T-Rex Lyrics
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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...
The lyrics of T-Rex's "Children of the Revolution" speak of the cultural and generational revolution happening during the time it was written. The lyrics suggest that the older generation may try to continue with their traditions of bumping, grinding, twisting, and shouting, but they won't be able to deceive or influence the younger generation who are the "children of the revolution." The lyrics imply that though the older generation may place importance on material possessions, such as a Rolls Royce, this doesn't matter to the younger generation who are driven by a different kind of rebellion. The song speaks to a changing attitude towards societal norms, negative perceptions of consumer culture and conformity, and the emergence of a youthful and free-spirited counterculture that sought to resist and overthrow the existing order.
Overall, the song speaks to the cultural and social upheaval of the period in which it was created. It was a time when the world was changing quickly, with the emergence of new ideas and values that came to be associated with youth culture. "Children of the Revolution" captures that spirit perfectly and remains a classic anthem of the era.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can bump and grind
You can engage in physical pleasures
And it's good for your mind
It can be mentally beneficial
Well you can twist and shout
You can dance wildly
Let it all hang out
Be carefree and uninhibited
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
The young and revolutionary will not be easily deceived or controlled
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
They cannot easily be misguided
No, no, no!
It won't happen
Well you can terraplane
You can drive recklessly
In the fallin' rain
During harsh or difficult times
I drive a Rolls Royce
I possess expensive and luxurious things
Cause it's good for my voice
Because it makes me feel confident and powerful
But you won't fool the children of the revolution...
They will remain steadfast and unfooled by those in power or those seeking to manipulate them
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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@jonaswinterstein5854
Ein Lied, welches auch noch die Jugend 2024 hört👍🏻
@michaelplatter3281
Released in 1972 - Who is rocking to it in 2024 ?
@sarahbear9482
Me! 😎
@helenreaand
Me too 🎶😜
@invisiblecurious856
2023
@jillhollingsworth5431
I just discovered this band! I was 8 then!
@barbaramicek4420
🫶🏻
@benoosha4947
More than 50 years old and it still rocks.
@susannebuchholz72
Absolutely true! I still love it and it has not lost something of its power!❣️✊🏻
@StanleyMolloy
So trure