Children of the Revolution – English Lyrics

• By: Scorpions

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful message of "Children of the Revolution," a song that speaks to the spirit of rebellion and change. While originally a glam rock classic by T. Rex, Scorpions infuse it with their signature hard rock energy. Learning the lyrics will not only introduce you to rock vocabulary but also immerse you in a timeless anthem about making your voice heard and embracing cultural shifts. Its direct and evocative language makes it an excellent song for English learners to grasp rock idiom and themes of social commentary.

[English]

(rock music)

♪ Well, you can bump and grind ♪

♪ If it's good for your mind ♪

♪ Well, you can twist and shout ♪

♪ Let it all hang out ♪

♪ But you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

♪ No, no ♪

♪ Well, you can tear a plane ♪

♪ In the falling rain ♪

♪ I drive a Rolls-Royce ♪

♪ 'Cause it's good for my voice ♪

♪ You won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

- [Speaker] I thought today was a sea of color

as hippies and proud power lovers from around Britain

came and congregated around the band in the middle.

The police stayed well on the outside of the-

(rock music)

♪ Well, you can bump and grind ♪

♪ If it's good for your mind ♪

♪ Well, you can twist and shout ♪

♪ Let it all hang out ♪

♪ But you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, you won't fool the children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

(rock music)

♪ The children of the revolution ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

♪ No ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

♪ Children of the revolution ♪

♪ No ♪

Key Grammar Structures

• Well, you can bump and grind

  ➔ Modal verb (can) for ability or permission

  ➔ The word "can" is used to indicate that the action is possible or allowed, emphasizing freedom in the context of the song.

• If it's good for your mind

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'if'

  ➔ The phrase introduces a condition, suggesting that the action depends on whether it benefits the mind.

• But you won't fool the children of the revolution

  ➔ Negative contraction ('won't') for future negation

  ➔ The contraction "won't" is used to express a strong negation in the future, emphasizing that the children cannot be deceived.

• I drive a Rolls-Royce 'cause it's good for my voice

  ➔ Abbreviation ('cause) for 'because'

  ➔ The abbreviation "'cause" is an informal way to say "because," often used in spoken language for brevity.

• No, no, no

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "no" is used to emphasize a strong refusal or disagreement, adding intensity to the message.