“Fortunate Son” is a classic rock song recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) in 1969. Written by John Fogerty, the song became an anthem of protest against social and political inequality during the Vietnam War era.
About The Song
The lyrics of “Fortunate Son” criticize the disparity between the privileged and the less fortunate, particularly pointing out the avoidance of military service by those with wealth and connections. The chorus includes the memorable lines “It ain’t me, it ain’t me, I ain’t no senator’s son!”
The song features the distinctive swamp rock sound that CCR was known for, characterized by John Fogerty’s gritty vocals and the band’s tight instrumentation. “Fortunate Son” became a symbol of the counterculture movement and an anti-establishment anthem.
Despite its strong social and political message, “Fortunate Son” became a commercial success and remains one of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s most well-known and enduring songs. Its impact has endured over the years, and the song is often associated with the turbulent social and political climate of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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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…