Fortunate Son" is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival released in 1969. The song is a protest against the Vietnam War and highlights the class divide in America during that time.
The song's lyrics describe how wealthy and influential people were able to avoid the draft and, therefore, the horrors of the war, while working-class people, often without much choice or opportunity, were sent to fight and die in a war that many of them didn't understand or support. The lyrics refer to the "fortunate son" who was born into a wealthy family, had access to education and privilege, and was able to avoid serving in the war, while the less fortunate sons were sent to fight and die in a war that was largely unpopular and divisive.
The song is a powerful statement about the inequities of the draft and the Vietnam War, and it continues to resonate today as a reminder of the importance of fairness and equality in all aspects of society. It is also a reminder that we must be vigilant against the forces that seek to divide us along lines of wealth and privilege, and that we must always strive to create a society that is fair, just, and equitable for all.