Rooster
Unyielding Resolve Amidst Turmoil
Lyrics
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
The repeated vocalizations suggest a sense of anguish or distress.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Continuation of the distressed vocalizations, emphasizing emotional intensity.
Ain't found a way to kill me yet
Expresses the singer's resilience, indicating survival despite challenges.
Eyes burn with stinging sweat
Describes physical discomfort, possibly representing the hardships faced.
Seems every path leads me to nowhere
Conveys a sense of aimlessness or frustration in life's journey.
Wife and kids, household pet
References family life, suggesting personal responsibilities and connections.
Army green was no safe bet
Highlights the unpredictability and danger associated with military service.
The bullets scream to me from somewhere, mhm
Illustrates the impact of war, portraying bullets as ominous messengers.
Here they come to snuff the rooster
Suggests impending danger or threat to a symbolic "rooster," possibly the singer.
Yeah, here come the rooster, yeah
Reinforces the imminent arrival of danger or conflict represented by the "rooster."
You know he ain't gonna die
Asserts the resilience of the "rooster," conveying an enduring spirit.
No, no, no, you know he ain't gonna die
Repeats the idea that the "rooster" will not succumb to the impending threat.
Here they come to snuff the rooster
Reiterates the sense of impending danger or confrontation with the "rooster."
Yeah, here come the rooster, yeah
Emphasizes the imminent arrival of the danger or conflict, possibly a personal struggle.
You know he ain't gonna die
Reaffirms the enduring nature of the "rooster" in the face of adversity.
No, no, no, you know he ain't gonna die
Repeats the conviction that the "rooster" will not succumb to the threat.
Walkin' tall machine gun man
Introduces a character, a "machine gun man," possibly representing a hostile force.
They spit on me in my homeland
Depicts the mistreatment or disrespect faced by the singer in their homeland.
Gloria sent me pictures of my boy
Refers to a loved one, adding a personal touch to the struggles faced by the singer.
Got my pills 'gainst mosquito death
Describes a coping mechanism against a deadly threat, possibly a metaphorical one.
My buddy's breathin' his dyin' breath
Highlights the pain of witnessing a friend's impending death.
Oh God, please, won't you help me make it through?
Pleads for divine assistance, indicating desperation and the need for help.
Here they come to snuff the rooster
Repeats the theme of imminent danger threatening the "rooster."
Yeah, here come the rooster, yeah
Reiterates the approaching threat to the "rooster," maintaining a sense of urgency.
You know he ain't gonna die
Asserts the enduring nature of the "rooster" in the face of the imminent danger.
No, no, you know he ain't gonna die
Reaffirms the resilience of the "rooster," emphasizing its survival.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Reprises the distressed vocalizations, underlining the emotional intensity.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Continues the distressed vocalizations, concluding the song with emotional emphasis.
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