Beware
Beware: Unveiling Life's Illusions Through Andrew Bird's Melodic Warning
Lyrics
Step right on up, take a good good look
Inviting attention to observe something significant
At the latest pie that fate could cook
Referring to the unpredictable outcomes of fate
This is no phenom, so supermarket guru
Downplaying the extraordinary nature, contrasting with a self-proclaimed expert
Just a revelation from me to you
Presenting a revelation or insight from the speaker to the audience
So don't believe a thing that you might hear
Encouraging skepticism about information, especially from the past
At least from the last 30-40 years
Suggesting a need for caution in accepting historical information
'Cause it wasn't long ago just before the reign of Nero
Referencing a time before a historical figure's reign (Nero), questioning historical accuracy
We had no concept of zero
Highlighting a lack of understanding or awareness in the past
So beware, children beware, the devil may care
Advising caution to children, warning about indifference or recklessness
Six little soldiers with stripes on their shoulders
Describing individuals (soldiers) with apparent insignificance or lack of concern
Never with a thought to dare
Emphasizing a lack of thoughtful consideration or daring actions
So take aim, children take aim
Instructing children to focus or direct their attention
The drill sergeant sang with ample perspiration ordered
Depicting a drill sergeant's intense guidance, possibly in a military context
Stop your respiration
Commanding a cessation of breathing
And end the flow of oxygen to the brain
Describing a severe consequence of following orders blindly
So wake up, sleepyheads, listen what I have to say
Addressing a wake-up call to those who are unaware or indifferent
As you near your Independence Day
Connecting the message to a significant event in one's life
Just keep in mind, in time your find so few
Advising caution about trusting others as Independence Day approaches
So few have your best interests in mind
Warning that only a few genuinely care about your well-being
So don't believe a thing you might hear
Reiterating the theme of skepticism towards historical information
At least from the last 3-4,000 years
Extending the timeframe of historical caution, emphasizing doubt
'Cause is wasn't long ago just before the reign of Nero
Repeating the reference to a time before Nero's reign and lack of understanding
We had no concept of zero
Recalling a historical period with no awareness of zero
So beware, children beware
Reiterating the warning to children about indifference or recklessness
The devil may care
Suggesting that the devil may be indifferent or unconcerned
And maybe he's the only one
Speculating that the devil may be the only one who doesn't care
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