Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son: Unmasking Socio-Political Discontent in Powerful Lyrics
Lyrics
The boys are bored to wave the flag
The young men are disinterested in displaying patriotic fervor.
The red, white and blue
Referring to the colors of the American flag.
And when the band plays, hail to the chief
During the national anthem, honoring the President.
To point the cannons right at you
Suggesting the military is poised to target ordinary citizens.
It ain't me, it ain't me
Denying any connection to a sinful or corrupt lineage.
I ain't no sinner's son, no
Reiterating a lack of association with a morally questionable family.
It ain't me, it ain't me
Emphasizing again the dissociation from being a fortunate person.
'Cause I ain't no fortunate one
Asserting a lack of privilege or luck.
Are born, so much burning
Questioning the reason for so much suffering at birth.
Why don't they help themselves?
Expressing frustration at those in need not helping themselves.
And when the tax man comes to the door
When faced with taxes, the home resembles a chaotic scene.
The house looks like the running cell
Highlighting the impact of financial strain on households.
It ain't me, it ain't me
Repeating the disassociation from being a wealthy individual.
I ain't no millionaire's son, no
Reiterating the lack of affiliation with wealth or privilege.
It ain't me, it ain't me 'cause
Emphasizing again the absence of fortune or luck.
I ain't no fortunate one
Restating a lack of privilege or fortunate circumstances.
Are born, stars
Referencing the birth of individuals as stars in the context of fate.
The war
Mentioning the ongoing war and its impact.
And when they ask how much did we give?
Questioning the amount given in the war effort.
The only answer, more, more, more
Suggesting the only response to war is a demand for more resources.
It ain't me, it ain't me
Repeating the disassociation from having a military background.
I ain't no military son, no
Restating the lack of affiliation with the military.
It ain't me, it ain't me
Emphasizing again the absence of any military connections.
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