Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son: Unveiling the Anthem of Resistance and Social Divide
Lyrics
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Some individuals are naturally inclined to support and embody patriotic values.
Ooh, they're red, white and blue
These individuals are characterized by the colors of the American flag: red, white, and blue.
And when the band plays ""Hail to the chief""
When the national anthem, "Hail to the Chief," is played, it signifies a position of power.
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
In such moments, they are willing to use military force or aggression against others.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, son
The narrator asserts that they do not belong to the privileged class, specifically as a senator's child.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no
The narrator emphasizes their lack of fortune and elite status.
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Some individuals are born into wealth and privilege with a "silver spoon" in hand.
Lord, don't they help themselves, oh
These privileged individuals often take advantage of their wealth.
But when the taxman comes to the door
However, when faced with tax obligations, their extravagant lifestyle becomes apparent.
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
The narrator describes the chaos that ensues when tax authorities visit the affluent households.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no
The narrator reiterates that they are not the offspring of a millionaire.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no
The narrator reaffirms their lack of fortune and privileged status.
Some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Some individuals inherit a sense of blind patriotism.
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
This blind patriotism often leads to individuals being sent to war.
And when you ask them, ""How much should we give?""
When questioning the contributions to the war effort, the response is an insistence on giving more.
Ooh, they only answer ""More! More! More!"" yoh
This emphasizes the insatiable nature of war and the demand for increasing sacrifices.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no military son, son
The narrator denies being a part of the military elite, specifically not a son of a military figure.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, one
The narrator emphasizes once again their lack of fortune and privileged military status.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no no no
The narrator repeats their rejection of being a fortunate son with a firm "no no no."
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate son, no no no
Concluding statement reaffirming that the narrator is not a fortunate son.
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