Children Of The Revolution
U2 and Bono Lyrics
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La de da de da da da
Well you can bump and grind
If 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
Children of the revolution
No no
Well you can tear a plane
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
No no
La de da
La de da de da da da
La de da
La de da de da de da da da
La de da
La de da de da da da
La de da
La de da
You won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool the
Children of the revolution
No you won't fool
No no
You won't fool the children
No no you can tie
The photographic tight
You won't make it
Oh la de da
La de da
La de da de da da da
La de da
La de da de da de da da
The song Children of the Revolution by U2 and Bono is a cover of a song by T-Rex, and it continues the theme of the original track, which celebrates the youth and rebellion against the established norms of society. The lyrics begin with an encouragement to dance and let loose, but at the same time, they suggest that these actions won't deceive the youth. They are aware of the manipulation of the society and won't be fooled by it. The following lines reinforce this idea by presenting extravagant lifestyles that may be tempting, but they won't mislead or distract the Children of the Revolution from their cause.
The entire song is a call to arms, urging young people to stand up and fight against the societal norms that are holding them down. In today's world, it may still resonate with young people struggling with their identity, facing social or political injustice, or striving for change in their communities.
Overall, Children of the Revolution is a song about resistance and rebellion, both of which are central themes in the youth culture across eras.
Line by Line Meaning
La de da
Pleasant sounds of music that don't hold any meaning
La de da de da da da
Repetitive lyrics that create a chant-like tune
Well you can bump and grind
You can engage in superficial activities or behaviors
If it's good for your mind
If it aligns with your personal beliefs or values
Well you can twist and shout
You can express yourself freely and unabashedly
Let it all hang out
Be honest and authentic
But you won't fool the Children of the revolution
You cannot deceive or manipulate individuals who are agents of change
No you won't fool the Children of the revolution
Re-emphasis that those who are fighting for revolutionary change cannot be swayed by empty promises
Well you can tear a plane
You can be successful in traditional terms, such as wealth or material possessions
In the falling rain
Amidst rough and challenging circumstances
I drive a Rolls Royce
I have achieved financial success and status
'Cause it's good for my voice
Because it aligns with my identity and values
You won't fool the Children of the revolution
You cannot deceive or manipulate individuals who are agents of change
La de da
Pleasant sounds of music that don't hold any meaning
La de da de da de da da da
Repetitive lyrics that create a chant-like tune
La de da
Pleasant sounds of music that don't hold any meaning
La de da de da de da da da
Repetitive lyrics that create a chant-like tune
La de da
Pleasant sounds of music that don't hold any meaning
La de da de da da da
Repetitive lyrics that create a chant-like tune
You won't fool the Children of the revolution
You cannot deceive or manipulate individuals who are agents of change
No you won't fool the Children of the revolution
Re-emphasis that those who are fighting for revolutionary change cannot be swayed by empty promises
No no you can tie
You cannot restrict or control
The photographic tight
The changes being made are deeply impacting societal norms and systems
You won't make it
It is impossible to stop the progress being made
Oh la de da
A dismissive phrase that conveys an unbothered attitude towards the opposition
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Marc Bolan
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