Children Of The Revolution
Trex 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...
In Trex's "Children of the Revolution," the lyrics explore the idea of rebellion and the power of the youth. The opening lines, "Well you can bump and grind, And it's good for your mind," suggest that individuals may indulge in activities that are seemingly liberating and freeing. The following line, "Well you can twist and shout, Let it all hang out," highlights the hedonism and carefree attitude that comes with this liberation.
However, the chorus of the song takes an interesting turn, as it declares that "you won't fool the children of the revolution." This implies that despite the appearances of liberation and freedom, young people are aware of the facade that society presents. They are not easily fooled by the status quo or the powers that be. The repetition of the phrase "no, no, no!" in the chorus emphasizes the certainty and confidence of the youth.
The next verse continues with the theme of materialism and excess, with lines such as "Well you can terraplane, In the fallin' rain, I drive a Rolls Royce, Cause it's good for my voice." It is suggested that some individuals are so caught up in their own material success that they forget about the bigger picture and the power of the youth.
Overall, Trex's "Children of the Revolution" portrays the youth as a force to be reckoned with, and challenges individuals to consider their priorities and the true meaning of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can bump and grind
You can dance in any way you want to express yourself.
And it's good for your mind
Dancing can have positive effects on mental health by releasing endorphins.
Well you can twist and shout
Another form of dancing and expressing yourself to feel alive and energetic.
Let it all hang out
Be yourself and let your guard down without fear of judgment.
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
The younger generation won't be easily swayed or tricked by oppressive authority.
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
The youth are aware and ready to fight for change when necessary.
No, no, no!
There's no denying that the children of the revolution are vigilant and informed.
Well you can terraplane
Driving recklessly in poor conditions for fun or excitement.
In the fallin' rain
Potentially endangering oneself and others while driving in unsafe conditions.
I drive a Rolls Royce
Owning a luxury car is a sign of wealth and status.
Cause it's good for my voice
This could be a sarcastic line suggesting the car makes the driver feel important or powerful.
But you won't fool the children of the revolution...
Regardless of how important one may think they are, the youth will remain vigilant and ready for change.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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Mitchell Grim
This was the first song that made me want to cover it. And this is coming from someone who hates playing others music with a passion. This is just beautiful and I am honored to have been properly introduced to his memory truly gifted.
Jill Hollingsworth
Just discovered Marc Bolan, this song was on the soundtrack of Brittania! LOVE IT!
Ollie Latham
This was my dad's first album and he still has it. I play it all the time!!
Naomi
"I drive a Rolls Royce, 'cause it's good for my voice." This line kills me everytime.
timtak1
It is no joke. See Adam Smith's "impartial spectator" and "invisible hand." We buy Rollers because they sound good when we whisper them to ourselves. Try it. "Rolls Royce." They are no better than, and a lot slower than, Terraplanes.
timtak1
According people like Nisbett and Wilson (1977), or Dan Ariely (2008), and Johnathan Haidt (2013) summarised here below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI1wQswRVaU&t=336s
we "make decisions," or rationalise our behaviour, completely without any knowledge of our desires, purely and simply based on how the rationalisation sounds. The voice of our reason is a spin doctor, "press secretary," and cares only about how the schpiel sounds. Thus as Bolan sings, we drive Rolls Royces because it sounds good. Its good for our (internal) voice. Telegram Sam. This not only makes sense, it is a very profound and disturbing.
Come the revolution we will be aware of this and stop all this satanic whispering. I am not sure how it is going to come about but if it doesn't we'll destroy ourselves.
Michele L. Egerton
WORD!!!!! Marc Bolan was awesome!
A Brit in New York
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Pedro Zarian
The wonderful T Rex. Electric Warrior one of my all time favourite albums. God I feel old.