Laramie

Navigating the Heartland: Unveiling Social Realities in Amy Ray's 'Laramie'
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Lyrics

We hit snow on the road to Laramie

We encountered challenging conditions, likely obstacles or difficulties, on the journey to Laramie.

We all heard about that mess,

We all became aware of a problematic situation or issue.

But that town ain't nothing different

Laramie, the town in focus, is not fundamentally different from other towns in some aspects.

Than the rest

It suggests a sense of similarity or commonality with other towns.


Poor man do the bidding for the rich man

Impoverished individuals carry out tasks or work for wealthier individuals.

Those rednecks are just doing

The term "rednecks" refers to a certain group of people who are following the mindset of the wealthy class.

What the classy fuckers' thinking

Less privileged individuals emulate the thoughts or actions of the more sophisticated class.

And tolerance it ain't acceptance;

Tolerance is not the same as acceptance, indicating a distinction between mere tolerance and genuine acceptance.

I know you wanted it to be,

The speaker acknowledges a discrepancy between what one desires and the reality, especially in the context of acceptance.

When you're out in Laramie

This line echoes the earlier reference to Laramie, emphasizing the challenges faced when actually being in the town.


Hey all you jokers hunting seasons over

A call to attention, possibly addressing those who were engaged in activities related to hunting.

Hey coalition lay down your mission

An appeal for a collective group or coalition to abandon their current objectives or goals.


What we need is a little addition,

A need for positive actions or contributions, along with a preventive approach.

An ounce of prevention,

Emphasizing the importance of preventing issues rather than dealing with them afterward.

And the weight of the law

The significance of adhering to the law as a means of addressing problems.

'Cause without something you could put your finger on,

Highlighting the absence of a tangible solution, where someone might raise concerns or complaints.

Somewhere somebody's gonna call,

Anticipating a situation where someone will voice their dissatisfaction, potentially related to Laramie.

Call out Laramie

A repeated call to Laramie, suggesting that issues or challenges are expected to arise there.


Hey all you jokers hunting seasons over

A repetition of the earlier call to attention, specifically addressing those involved in hunting activities.

Hey coalition lay down your mission

A reiterated plea for a coalition to abandon its mission or objectives.

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