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 to T. Rex's "Children Of The Revolution" hold a powerful message about generational divides between youth and adults. 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" suggest that the youth are able to enjoy life and have fun without any serious consequences. However, 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!" highlights the idea that the youth are aware of the shortcomings of the society and are not going to be duped into complacency by the previous generations.
The verses continue to showcase the extravagances of the adults, which the youth are aware of but ultimately unimpressed by. Lines like, "Well you can terraplane in the fallin' rain, I drive a Rolls Royce 'cause it's good for my voice" demonstrate the extravagance and materialism that the youth reject. The song thus, implores the adults to take note of the criticisms of the younger generation and start to make a change towards a more equitable society that will benefit all generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can bump and grind
You can dance in a provocative way
And it's good for your mind
Dancing can be good for your mental state
Well you can twist and shout
You can dance energetically
Let it all hang out
Don't hold back when you're dancing
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
The younger generation can see through false ideals and beliefs
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
The children of the revolution can't be deceived
No, no, no!
There's no chance of tricking them
Well you can terraplane
You can drive really fast
In the fallin' rain
Even in adverse weather conditions
I drive a Rolls Royce
I have a luxurious car
Cause it's good for my voice
It helps me sing better, or it's a status symbol for my music career
But you won't fool the children of the revolution...
Even with these luxuries, the younger generation can still see past material wealth and power
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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Ein Lied, welches auch noch die Jugend 2024 hört👍🏻
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Released in 1972 - Who is rocking to it in 2024 ?
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Me! 😎
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Me too 🎶😜
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2023
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I just discovered this band! I was 8 then!
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@benoosha4947
More than 50 years old and it still rocks.
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Absolutely true! I still love it and it has not lost something of its power!❣️✊🏻
@StanleyMolloy
So trure