Lyrics
Execution
Repetition of "Execution" emphasizes the central theme of the song, likely addressing the act of execution.
Execution
-Execution
-It's an American dream
Sarcastically refers to the "American dream" as an execution, suggesting a critical perspective on societal values.
Have no mercy on me
Expresses a plea not to show mercy, highlighting a desire to avoid being proven wrong in the face of judgment.
Please, don't have mercy
-Don't let them prove I was wrong
-When we know so bad what's right
Suggests the difficulty in distinguishing right from wrong in a complex situation.
Don't let 'em dig up my grave
Metaphorically discourages digging up the past or revealing buried truths.
Sometimes a feeling is reason enough
Argues that sometimes emotions or feelings alone can be sufficient justification for actions.
It's an American dream
Reiterates the ironic notion of the "American dream" being associated with execution.
Execution
Repetition of "Execution" reinforces the central theme and its connection to the American dream.
Execution
-Like the Chinese and the Saudis
Compares execution in America to other countries, emphasizing a global perspective on the theme.
The North Koreans and the Nigerians
-Like the Chinese and the Saudis (execution)
-The North Koreans and the Nigerians (execution)
-It's an American dream, it's an American dream
Reaffirms the association of execution with the American dream.
It's an American dream, it's an American dream
-It's an American dream
-Execution (it's an American dream, it's an American dream)
Repetition emphasizes the link between execution and the American dream.
Execution (it's an American dream, it's an American dream)
-If Europe takes it away
Suggests a plea to avoid losing a perceived essence or identity if influenced by Europe.
Inject me with something else (something else)
Metaphorically requests an alternative, something else, to maintain individuality or uniqueness.
Inject me with something else (inject me with something else)
-Fill me up with something else (fill me up with something else)
-And if they try to take our love away (execution)
Addresses the potential threat to love and requests mercy in the face of adversity.
Please, don't have mercy (don't have mercy)
-And if they try to take our love away (execution)
-Like the Chinese and the Saudis (execution, America, America)
Reiteration of global execution themes, calling attention to America and pleading for mercy.
The North Koreans and the Nigerians (please, don't have mercy)
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