Still Under Oath
Patriot's Plea: Still Under Oath
Lyrics
He turned off the TV I could tell he was pissed
Expressing the speaker's observation of someone turning off the TV in frustration.
He stormed out and mumbled I can't believe it's come to this
Describing the person's reaction to a situation, expressing disbelief and disappointment.
Wandered around the front yard talking to himself
Depicting the person wandering in the front yard and talking to himself, possibly reflecting inner turmoil.
I stepped out in time to hear they can all just go to hell
The speaker overhearing a statement expressing disdain for others.
When he saw I was standing there he just shook his head
The person, upon noticing the speaker, shaking their head in disapproval.
He spoke and touched those dog tags he still wears around his neck
Reference to the person's emotional connection to military service, touching their dog tags.
When I raised my right hand you can bet I meant every word I said
The speaker reaffirming their commitment with a raised right hand, emphasizing sincerity.
I'm still under oath I may be getting old
Declaration of the speaker still being bound by a sense of duty despite aging.
You don't have to be young
Rejecting the notion that one must be young to possess skill and effectiveness.
to be deadly with a gun
Highlighting proficiency with a firearm as not exclusive to the young.
We fought them overseas to keep them off our shores
Referencing overseas military service to protect the homeland.
Now lap dogs in D.C. are bringing them in the front door
Criticizing political figures in Washington for perceived lax immigration policies.
There's one thing those know it alls don't know
Asserting that some individuals lack awareness of a larger group with similar beliefs.
There's millions more out there just like me that are still under oath
Stating that many individuals, like the speaker, remain committed to their principles.
He said I'da called you crazy if I ever heard
Expressing surprise at the changing perception of the term "patriot."
That the day would come where a patriot would be a dirty word
Commenting on the negative connotation now associated with being a patriot.
Every other country what they call an invasion
Comparing immigration to an invasion, possibly criticizing the situation.
Here in America its reformed immigration
Highlighting a perception of immigration reform in America.
So I'll cling to my bible and cling to my gun
Emphasizing the speaker's commitment to religious and firearm values.
Because the greatest threat that we face is up in Washington
Identifying the perceived main threat as coming from the government in Washington.
He said when I took off that uniform I thought I was done
Reflecting on the misconception that military service concludes upon removing the uniform.
We're the world’s largest army with our deer hunting friends
Describing a collective identity with fellow citizens who share similar values.
We're the resolution if they lose the constitution
Suggesting that citizens are the defenders of the constitution and may resort to revolution if threatened.
There'll be revolution again
Anticipating the possibility of a revolution if the constitution is jeopardized.
I do, I did, but I ain’t done!
Affirming past military service while expressing an ongoing commitment to principles.
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