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Revolution

The Beatles

You say you want a revolution

Well you know we all wanna change the world

You tell me that it's evolution

Well you know we all wanna change the world

But when you talk about destruction

Don't you know that you can count me out

Don't you know it's gonna be

Alright, alright, alright

You say you got a real solution

Well you know we'd all love to see the plan

You ask me for a contribution

Well you know we're doing what we can

But if you want money for people with minds that hate

All I can tell you is brother you have to wait

Don't you know it's gonna be

Alright, alright, alright

You say you'll change the constitution

Well you know we all wanna change your head

You tell me it's the institution

Well you know you better free you mind instead

But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao

You ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow

Don't you know it's gonna be

Alright, alright, alright

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Alright, alright, alright, alright

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Beatles' song 'Revolution' is a powerful commentary on social and political upheaval. Written during a time of significant global unrest in the late 1960s, the song addresses the desire for change and revolution while expressing skepticism about violent methods. Its key themes include the desire for societal progress, the questioning of violent revolution, and the call for personal action in creating change. Poignant moments include the refrain 'But when you talk about destruction, don't you know that you can count me out?' which highlights the band's preference for peaceful solutions.

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