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Creedence Clearwater Revival Fortunate Son Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.50/10 [18 votes]Album: Willy and the Poor Boys [Remastered] / Original Release Date: 1969-11-02Genre: RockSong Duration: 2 min 20 sec
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
- Fortunate Son Lyrics / with translationsSome folks are born made to wave the flag
Ooh, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
Oh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no Senator's son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one, no
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, oh
But when the tax men come to the door
Lord, the house look a like a rummage sale, yes
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, some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask them, "How much should we give?"
Oh, they only answer, more, more, more, yoh
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no military son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate 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
Ooh, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
Oh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no Senator's son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one, no
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, oh
But when the tax men come to the door
Lord, the house look a like a rummage sale, yes
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no
I ain't no fortunate one, no
Yeah, some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask them, "How much should we give?"
Oh, they only answer, more, more, more, yoh
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no military son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate 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
Facts about Fortunate Son
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Fortunate Son is written by John Cameron Fogerty.
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It is first released on November 02, 1969 as part of Creedence Clearwater Revival's album "Willy and the Poor Boys [Remastered]" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' is a straightforward satire of the rich and powerful class condemning their actions as hypocritical. The song's beginning speaks about the privilege of the wealthy and the heavy burdens of the poor in that very period, throwing especially the poor and the unprivileged people their way and thus, losing them the whole thing. The song conveys social comments, angst, anger, reflection, and despair. Besides, the song rings out the realization of social disparity, war, sacrifice, and class in the disillusionment of authority. The lyrics pack social inequality and criticism of the ruling classes, thus not following the path of the younger children without their parents. On the other hand, there is no offensive language, violence, or adult content that would require a higher rating.
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Fortunate Son falls under the genre Rock.
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Fortunate Son song length is 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
Who wrote Fortunate Son lyrics?
Fortunate Son is written by John Cameron Fogerty.
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When was Fortunate Son released?
It is first released on November 02, 1969 as part of Creedence Clearwater Revival's album "Willy and the Poor Boys [Remastered]" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Fortunate Son lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' is a straightforward satire of the rich and powerful class condemning their actions as hypocritical. The song's beginning speaks about the privilege of the wealthy and the heavy burdens of the poor in that very period, throwing especially the poor and the unprivileged people their way and thus, losing them the whole thing. The song conveys social comments, angst, anger, reflection, and despair. Besides, the song rings out the realization of social disparity, war, sacrifice, and class in the disillusionment of authority. The lyrics pack social inequality and criticism of the ruling classes, thus not following the path of the younger children without their parents. On the other hand, there is no offensive language, violence, or adult content that would require a higher rating.
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Which genre is Fortunate Son?
Fortunate Son falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Fortunate Son?
Fortunate Son song length is 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by vpi72@aol.comSongwriter(s): John Cameron Fogerty
Record Label(s): 2008 Concord Music Group, Inc
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Meaning to "Fortunate Son" song lyrics
(6 meanings)
BEAU T, July 20, 2012-15:48
NAM 68TO70 FORTUNATE I MADE IT HOME. VA DOC TOLD ME I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I AM TAKEN CARE OF FOR MY COMBAT RELATED INJURIES.WOW I STILL DONT BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT TO ME.SHE WASN'T BORN YET IDIOT
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NAM 68TO70 FORTUNATE I MADE IT HOME. VA DOC TOLD ME I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I AM TAKEN CARE OF FOR MY COMBAT RELATED INJURIES.WOW I STILL DONT BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT TO ME.SHE WASN'T BORN YET IDIOT
hollaa May 3, 2012-16:49
its basically about how if u were rich or u had an 'influence' then u wouldnt have to be drafted but if u werent then u were forced to draft at the age of 18 or older...
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its basically about how if u were rich or u had an 'influence' then u wouldnt have to be drafted but if u werent then u were forced to draft at the age of 18 or older...
kenney P March 28, 2012-19:37
Its about the poor man who only gets a draft notice. The senators son, like dc former vp got 7 deferments to stay out of Nam. Oh if he was only a poor man.
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Its about the poor man who only gets a draft notice. The senators son, like dc former vp got 7 deferments to stay out of Nam. Oh if he was only a poor man.
Jason February 22, 2012-10:07
The meaning of this song is that money rules everything pretty much. We can draft thousands of people in the war but if you have money or big political connections, you don't have to go.
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The meaning of this song is that money rules everything pretty much. We can draft thousands of people in the war but if you have money or big political connections, you don't have to go.
John November 4, 2010-4:42
i aint no son of a, son of a military son, i aint no fortunate son, i aint no milionaires son, i aint no sounds like DVD any guesses
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i aint no son of a, son of a military son, i aint no fortunate son, i aint no milionaires son, i aint no sounds like DVD any guesses
Fortunate Son
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the lyrics are exactly what happens when there is a war. the common people suffer not the politicians. all in all great somg.