Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son: Unmasking Privilege in Patriotism
Lyrics
Some folks are born made to wave the flag,
Some individuals are born to proudly support their country.
Ooh, they're red, white and blue.
These individuals symbolize patriotism with the colors red, white, and blue.
And when the band plays "Hail To The Chief",
When the national anthem plays for the President, they show allegiance.
Oh, they point the cannon at you, Lord,
However, they are willing to go to war and use force against others.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
The singer emphasizes that he does not belong to this privileged group.
I ain't no senator's son,
He clarifies that he is not the son of a senator.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Reiterating that he is not part of the privileged class.
I ain't no fortunate one, no,
He emphasizes that he is not one of the fortunate individuals.
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand,
Some people are born into wealth and luxury.
Lord, don't they help themselves? oh.
They take advantage of their privileged status for personal gain.
But when the taxman come to the door,
When tax obligations arise, their extravagant lifestyle becomes evident.
Lord, the house look a like a rummage sale, yes,
The singer describes the extravagant lifestyle as resembling a chaotic sale.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Reiterating that he does not belong to the wealthy elite.
I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no.
He affirms that he is not the son of a millionaire.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Emphasizing his lack of privilege and fortune.
I ain't no fortunate one, no.
Stating again that he is not one of the fortunate individuals.
Yeah, some folks inherit star spangled eyes,
Some people inherit a blind loyalty to the country.
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord,
They are sent off to war without questioning, blindly following orders.
And when you ask them, how much should we give,
When asked how much sacrifice is enough, the response is always "more."
Oh, they only answer, more, more, more, yoh,
Highlighting the insatiable demand for commitment and sacrifice.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Reiterating that he is not part of the military elite.
I ain't no military son, SON, NO
Emphasizing that he is not the son of a military figure.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Stressing his lack of fortune and privilege.
I ain't no fortunate one, NO NO
Affirming once more that he is not one of the fortunate individuals.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Repeating the message that he is not privileged or fortunate.
I ain't no fortunate one, no no no,
Emphasizing again that he is not one of the fortunate ones.
It ain't me, it ain't me,
Stating once more that he does not belong to the privileged class.
I ain't no fortunate son, son son son
Final affirmation that he is not a fortunate son.
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