Children Of The Revolution
T-Rex and Marc Bolan 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 to T-Rex and Marc Bolan's song "Children of the Revolution" are an observation on the cultural revolution that was taking place in the late 1960s-early 1970s. The opening lines, "Well you can bump and grind, and it's good for your mind. Well you can twist and shout, let it all hang out," are a nod to the sexual revolution that was happening at the time. Bolan is saying that it's okay to let loose and have fun, but the next lines, "But you won't fool the children of the revolution, no you won't fool the children of the revolution, no, no, no!" imply that the younger generation is not blind to what's really happening.
The following lines, "Well you can terraplane in the fallin' rain, I drive a Rolls Royce cause it's good for my voice," are a reference to the excess and extravagance that was prevalent during the time. Bolan is saying that he can indulge in these luxuries, but the children of the revolution are not impressed. They see through the superficialities and hollow materialism.
Overall, "Children of the Revolution" is a commentary on the cultural changes happening during the time and how the younger generation is not fooled by the trappings of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can bump and grind
You can engage in physical pleasure
And it's good for your mind
It's beneficial for mental health
Well you can twist and shout
You can have fun and let out your emotions
Let it all hang out
Be yourself and don't hold back
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
The younger generation cannot be misled or deceived
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
They are aware and informed
No, no, no!
Their knowledge cannot be denied
Well you can terraplane
You can engage in risky behavior
In the fallin' rain
Even in unfavorable conditions
I drive a Rolls Royce
I enjoy luxury and material possessions
Cause it's good for my voice
It benefits my career
But you won't fool the children of the revolution...
Despite all this, the younger generation still sees through the facade.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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@Awaitingonyouall
I didn’t even know that they all had a collaboration before. LEGENDARY!!
@seanod7157
When Ringo comes in on drums...awesome. This world needs a Marc Bolan desperately.
@joseacosta9770
That moment made me cry of beauty!
@Burnzi2
Hard to imagine an age when the likes of Elton, Ringo, Lennon, mccartney, the stones, Marley, Hendrix, Mercury, Bolan, Led Zepp, Stevie Wonder, Elvis, Little Richard, Jim Morrison.... (Too many to list) existed at the same time!
@Martine1love
Indeed.... without forgetting the great David Bowie... Santana... Pink Floyd, etc....
@npm814
It was great!
@BirdTalk13
It was a magical time and I’ll always remember them. Thanks to YouTube for helping to bring happiness to myself and others!
@algini12
i was alive at that time, but didn't know it.
@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750
There time is not too much of importance because no social media that time. Now the music enthusiasts rediscovered them because their music was full of effort than the craft music today.
@jods1
Ringo is the coolest drummer that ever hit the world. His drumming doesn't need to be flashy because he plays for the song with style and perfect syncopation. Just listen to I Found Out and you'll see what I mean - that punk-ish steady beat driving the melody and supplying some powerful steam to John's raw vocals.