Lyrics
Some folks are born made to wave the flag,
Some individuals are naturally inclined to be patriotic and display allegiance to their country.
Ooh, they're red, white and blue.
These individuals embody the national colors of the United States: red, white, and blue.
And when the band plays "Hail To The Chief",
When the national anthem plays for the President ("Hail To The Chief"), there is a militaristic response.
Oh, they point the cannon at you, Lord,
The emphasis is on using military force, symbolized by pointing cannons, which can be directed at ordinary citizens.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
The singer disassociates themselves, stating they are not born into a position of privilege or power.
I ain't no senator's son,
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
-I ain't no fortunate one, no,
-Some folks are born silver spoon in hand,
Some are born into wealthy families ("silver spoon in hand") who take advantage of their situation.
Lord, don't they help themselves, oh.
These privileged individuals often help themselves to further enrich their status.
But when the taxman come to the door,
However, when faced with taxes, their lifestyle appears chaotic and strained, resembling a rummage sale.
Lord, the house look a like a rummage sale, yes,
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
The singer reiterates their lack of privilege, emphasizing they are not born into wealth.
I ain't no millionaire's son.
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
-I ain't no fortunate one, no.
-Yea, some folks inherit star spangled eyes,
Some inherit a fervent patriotism, but it leads to being sent off to war.
Oh, they send you down to war, Lord,
The consequence of this patriotism is being drafted into military service.
And when you ask them, how much should we give,
When questioning the authorities about the cost of war, the only response is an insatiable demand for more resources.
Oh, they only answer, more, more, more, you,
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
The singer repeats their lack of affiliation with the military and emphasizes their lack of fortune.
I ain't no military son,
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
-I ain't no fortunate one,
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
A final declaration that the singer is not a fortunate son and rejects any association with privilege or advantage.
I ain't no fortunate one, no no no,
-It ain't me, it ain't me,
-I ain't no fortunate son, no no no
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