Talkin Bout a Revolution by Tracy Chapman speaks to the frustration and hope of the working class facing economic and social inadequacy, dreaming and advocating for radical change. It reflects the yearning for social reform and justice.
Don't you know They're talkin' about a revolution It sounds (like a whisper) Don't you know They're talkin' about a revolution It sounds (like a whisper)
While they're standing in the welfare lines Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation Wasting time in the unemployment lines Sitting around waiting for a promotion
Don't you know They're talkin' about a revolution It sounds (like a whisper) Poor people gonna rise up And get their share Poor people gonna rise up And take what's theirs
Don't you know you better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run Oh I said you better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Cuz finally the tables are starting to turn Talkin' bout a revolution Cuz finally the tables are starting to turn Talkin' bout a revolution hold on Talkin' bout a revolution hooo While they're standing in the welfare lines Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation Wasting time in the unemployment lines Sitting around waiting for a promotion
Don't you know They're talkin' about a revolution It sounds (like a whisper) And finally the tables are starting to turn Talkin' bout a revolution Yes finally the tables are starting to turn Talkin' bout a revolution hold on Talkin' bout a revolution hold on Talkin' bout a revolution hold on