![]() ![]() ![]() This line could also reference how the idea of majority rule and truth are often wrongly conflated – a consensus doesn’t necessarily make a judgement correct nor truthful. Townshend’s critiques the flawed attitude revolutionaries typically have of their revolution being a complete alternative to what has come before. As the song continues the speaker grows more incredulous, regarding the impact of revolution as he reveals “the world looks just the same/And history ain’t changed” – suggesting how the novelty associated with a world post-revolution is often glorified by those involved.Īt the bridge, the sarcasm of the speaker is clear as he flippantly claims “for I know that the hypnotized never lie”. Daltrey kicks off by singing the concession of the inevitability of violence and the erosion of established foundations when a revolution is called, feasibly a resignation that is easier said than done. The lyrics on this song are incredibly dense. When Daltrey sings the chorus it is an infectious rallying cry for both listeners and musicians alike Much like Animal Farm, ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ is Pete Townshend’s attempt to invite the listener to interrogate the concept of revolution and to wonder whether true revolution is possible. Regardless, the song that closes one of Classic Rock’s greatest achievements in Who’s Next (1971), ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ has been rightfully enveloped into pop culture and proves to be one of the most politically salient songs ever recorded.Ī track brimming with iconic moments, such as Keith Moon’s drum solo or Roger Daltrey’s primal screams, is often wrongfully considered to be a song about conservatism, which is like suggesting Animal Farm is Orwell’s endorsement of conservative ideology. When other groups were singing about love and satisfaction, The Who were chiming in about enforced misgendering (‘I’m A Boy’) and substituting significant others for their mothers (‘Substitute’). The Who has to be one of the more unique bands to come out of the first British Invasion. ![]()
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