Robots for Ronnie
Embracing Individuality: Robots for Ronnie Unveil a Heartfelt Tale
Lyrics
Oh, dad, what will we do?
Expressing concern about Ronnie's situation and seeking advice.
I got another letter from Ronnie's teacher at school.
Received a letter from Ronnie's teacher, indicating an issue.
She said, it's almost cruel
Describing the situation as harsh or difficult.
None of the other kids thinks Ronnie's cool.
Other kids don't find Ronnie likable or socially accepted.
The guys think he's a queer because he doesn't drink beer or watch football.
Explaining that Ronnie is ostracized for not conforming to typical masculine stereotypes.
And all the little girls stay away because he's just too fat,
Girls avoid Ronnie, possibly due to his appearance.
A fat little brat
Describing Ronnie as overweight and unpleasant.
Chorus:
Beginning of the chorus section.
I guess we need robots for Ronnie
Suggesting a need for artificial companionship (robots) for Ronnie.
A stainless steel group of chums
Imagining a group of robot friends made of stainless steel.
Robots for Ronnie
Reiterating the need for robots to be friends with Ronnie.
A boy and a girl
Specifying the desire for both male and female robot friends.
Maybe an aluminum cat
Suggesting the possibility of a robot cat as a companion for Ronnie.
Every day he's in his room
Describing Ronnie spending a lot of time alone in his room.
He doesn't lock the door because he knows it's really no use
Not bothering to lock the door, as nobody visits Ronnie.
I mean, nobody's even been up there
Highlighting Ronnie's isolation, with no one coming to his room.
If Ronnie were to blow up, I don't think anyone would care
Indicating a sense of neglect or indifference towards Ronnie.
He doesn't brush his teeth because he never talks to no one.
Revealing Ronnie's lack of communication with others.
He doesn't wipe his feet because he's never coming in.
Emphasizing Ronnie's detachment from the outside world.
Comin in?
Pondering the question of Ronnie coming in, possibly hinting at his reluctance to engage socially.
Repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus section.
We can talk about the old days,
Reflecting on past enjoyable experiences like parties and dances.
With parties and dances and leads in class plays;
Mentioning positive memories of being a lead in class plays.
But all of the memories he'll have
Contrasting past memories with Ronnie's current activities of plugging in a friend and shining up a cat.
Are plugging in a friend and shining up a cat.
Implies that Ronnie's current experiences are unconventional or lonely.
Repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus section.
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