Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son: Unveiling the Irony of Privilege in The Buzzos' Anthem
Lyrics
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Some individuals are naturally destined to fervently support their country.
Ooh, they're red, white and blue
They strongly represent the patriotic colors of the United States.
And when the band plays ""Hail to the chief""
When the anthem "Hail to the Chief" is played in honor of the President,
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Those individuals direct aggression towards others on behalf of the authorities.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, son
The speaker emphasizes they do not belong to the privileged elite, specifically not a senator's offspring.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no
They reiterate their lack of luck or advantage in life, denying being a fortunate person.
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 riches for personal gain.
But when the taxman comes to the door
However, when faced with taxation,
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Their home appears chaotic and disheveled, resembling a sale of unwanted items.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no
The speaker insists they are not part of the affluent class, denying being a millionaire's offspring.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no
They reject the idea of being fortunate or privileged in life.
Some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Some individuals inherently possess an unwavering allegiance to the country.
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
They are often sent off to war by those in power.
And when you ask them, ""How much should we give?""
When seeking advice on contribution,
Ooh, they only answer ""More! More! More!"" yoh
They demand more, advocating for increased involvement or sacrifice.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no military son, son
The speaker emphasizes they do not belong to a military family or background.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, one
They stress again their lack of fortune or privilege, denying being a fortunate person.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no no no
The speaker firmly rejects the notion of being a fortunate individual.
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate son, no no no
They reiterate their lack of luck or advantage in life, once more denying being a fortunate person.
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