The Vietnam War at Home

Analysis Questions: Fortunate Son By Creedence Clearwater

1. How does this protest song connect to the Vietnam War? Does this artist support or oppose the war? How do you know?  (Make a direct connection between the lyrics and the event by quoting the lyrics and explaining). You can quote and then explain.
2. What is the message of the song? (Cite lyrical evidence and explain)
3. What feelings does the song evoke in its listeners? (Cite lyrical evidence)

Fortunate Son By Creedence Clearwater Revival

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, LordIt 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, noSome 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, yeahIt 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, noYeah-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, oneIt 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...