Fortunate Son
Unprivileged Narratives in "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Lyrics
Some folks are born, made to wave the flag
Some individuals are naturally inclined to support and embrace patriotic values symbolized by the national flag.
Ooh, their red, white and blue
Expressing the colors of the American flag - red, white, and blue.
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
Referring to the ceremonial music played for the President of the United States.
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Critiquing the tendency to use military force or aggression in the name of patriotism.
It ain't me
The singer disassociates themselves from being a privileged individual with political connections or advantages.
It ain't me
-I ain't no senator's son, son
-It ain't me
-It ain't me
-I ain't no fortunate one, no
-Some folks are born, silver spoon in hand
Highlighting the contrast between those born into wealth and privilege versus those facing financial struggles, especially during tax-related issues.
Lord, don't they help themselves, y'all
-But when the taxman comes to the door
-Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yeah
-It ain't me
Reiterating the singer's lack of association with wealth and privilege, emphasizing they are not the child of a millionaire.
It ain't me
-I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no
-It ain't me
-It ain't me
-I ain't no fortunate one, no
-Yeah, yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
Some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Criticizing those who advocate for war but are not directly involved or affected by it, especially when it comes to financial contributions.
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
-And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
-Ooh, they only answer "More! More! More!", Y'all
-It ain't me
Repeating the theme of disassociation, asserting that the singer is not part of a military family and isn't fortunate in that context.
It ain't me
-I ain't no military son, son
-It ain't me
-It ain't me
-I ain't no fortunate one, one
-It ain't me
Reiterating the rejection of being a "fortunate son" and emphasizing that the singer does not benefit from the advantages associated with such a status.
It ain't me
-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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