Republican for Attention
Generation's Edge: The Rebellion of a Republican for Attention
Lyrics
But if I had a son, he'd probably be like Alex P. Keaton
Reference to Alex P. Keaton, a character known for conservative views, implying a son with similar ideology.
He'd tell me my generation is too sensitive
Describes the hypothetical son criticizing the sensitivity of the speaker's generation.
He'd troll feminists
Indicates the son trolling feminists, suggesting a confrontational attitude towards progressive ideas.
He'd retweet racial jokes like it's some new invention
Mentions the son sharing racially insensitive jokes on social media.
He'd be Republican for attention
Repetition emphasizes the son adopting Republican views primarily for attention.
He'd be Republican for attention
-He'd be Republican
Confirms the son identifying as a Republican.
He'd watch the stock market and go to business school
Illustrates the son's interest in finance and attending business school.
He'd read Ayn Rand
Notes the son reading Ayn Rand, known for individualistic and capitalist philosophies.
And on Christmas, he'd come home with all of this
Describes the son's materialistic Christmas gifts and accusing the family of being Marxists during arguments.
And call us Marxists
-In an argument
Implies the son engaging in heated debates and defending conservative positions.
He'd say Trump was one of the greatest presidents
Expresses the son's admiration for Trump, considering him one of the greatest presidents.
He'd be Republican for attention
Repetition reinforces the idea of the son adopting Republicanism for attention.
He'd be Republican for attention
-He'd be Republican
Reaffirms the son's identification as a Republican.
This is why I don't have children
States the speaker's decision not to have children due to their potential political affiliations.
It doesn't matter which side they're on
Emphasizes the speaker's indifference to the specific political side of their potential children.
As long as there's rebellion
Values rebellion in offspring regardless of political alignment.
This is why I cut off family ties
Explains the speaker cutting off family ties due to ideological differences.
Cause they think like children
Criticizes family members for thinking in a simplistic, childlike manner.
They're Republican for attention
Repetition implies family members adopting Republican views for attention.
They're Republican for attention
-They're Republican
Confirms family members identifying as Republicans.
This is why I blocked my ex-girlfriend
Explains the speaker blocking an ex-girlfriend due to her attention-seeking behavior related to Republicanism.
It doesn't matter which side she's on
Reiterates the speaker's indifference to the ex-girlfriend's political stance.
As long as she gets attention
Highlights the ex-girlfriend's pursuit of attention by being Republican.
For being Republican
Specifies the ex-girlfriend gaining attention for her Republican identity.
Thank God she had that abortion
Expresses relief for the ex-girlfriend's abortion, preventing her from becoming a Republican for attention.
Before she became a Republican for attention
Repetition emphasizes the ex-girlfriend's adoption of Republicanism for attention.
She's just Republican for attention
-She's Republican for attention
Further emphasizes the ex-girlfriend's attention-seeking behavior through Republican affiliation.
She's just Republican for attention
-Republican for attention
Repetition emphasizes the general idea of individuals adopting Republicanism for attention.
Republican for attention
-Republican for attention
-Republican for attention
-She's Republican
Confirms the ex-girlfriend's identification as a Republican.
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