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In reply to the discussion: They are actually playing CCR's "Fortunate Son" [View all]Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Hoo, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the chief"
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no senator's son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no furtunate one, no
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, Lord?
But when the taxman come to the door
Lord, the house lookin' like a rummage sale, yeah
It ain't me, 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, some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
Hoo, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
Hoo, they only answer, "More, more, more, more"
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no military son, son, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one, one
It ain't me, 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
It ain't me, it ain't me...
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: John Cameron Fogerty
Fortunate Son lyrics © Jondora Music, Shanty Kelyn Music, Concord Copyrights
Here's a breakdown of the key elements:
"Some folks are born, made to wave the flag, ooh, they're red, white and blue":
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This line introduces the theme of inherited privilege and the idea that some people are automatically associated with patriotism due to their background.
"And when the band plays 'Hail to the Chief,' ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord":
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This line suggests that those in power, often from wealthy families, benefit from the system while ordinary citizens bear the brunt of its consequences.
"It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son":
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This recurring refrain emphasizes that the singer, and by extension, many others, are not part of the privileged elite and are not exempt from the draft.
"Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes, ooh, they send you down to war":
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This line implies that those with inherited wealth and status are more likely to avoid conflict, while those from less privileged backgrounds are more likely to be sent to war.
"And when the band plays 'Hail to the Chief,' ooh, they point the cannon at you":
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Unbelievable. He/they have no clue what the lyrics mean...or maybe they do and are just giving the troops the middle finger.
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