Once Upon a Time in the West
Navigating Moral Crossroads: Dire Straits' Once Upon a Time in the West
Lyrics
Some people get a cheap laugh breaking up the speed limit
Some individuals find amusement in breaking the speed limit, seeking a cheap laugh.
Scaring the pedestrians for a minute
They scare pedestrians momentarily, creating a brief disturbance.
Crossing up progress driving on the grass
They hinder progress by driving on the grass, symbolizing a disregard for rules and order.
Leaving just enough room to pass
They leave just enough room to pass, suggesting a narrow margin for success or escape.
Sunday driver never took a test
A Sunday driver, someone who drives leisurely, never took a test, indicating a lack of formal preparation.
Oh yeah, once upon a time in the west
Reflecting on a past era, "once upon a time in the west."
Yes it's no use saying that you don't know nothing
No use denying ignorance; consequences will follow if no action is taken.
It's still gonna get you if you don't do something
Regardless of claiming ignorance, consequences will catch up if no action is taken.
Sitting on a fence that's a dangerous course
Sitting on a fence is a perilous position, a metaphor for indecision or neutrality.
Oh, you could even catch a bullet from the peace-keeping force
Even in such a position, there's a risk of harm, like catching a bullet from peacekeeping forces.
Even the hero gets a bullet in the chest
Even a hero faces danger, such as getting shot in the chest.
Oh yeah, once upon a time in the west
Reiterating the reflection on a bygone era, "once upon a time in the west."
Mother Mary your children are slaughtered
A plea or lament to Mother Mary about the slaughter of children, possibly a metaphor for societal issues.
Some of you mothers ought to lock up your daughters
A caution to mothers to protect their daughters from harm or negative influences.
Who's protecting the innocents
Raising a question about who is safeguarding the innocent.
Heap big trouble in the land of plenty
Describing significant trouble in a land of abundance, suggesting societal issues or conflicts.
Tell me how we're gonna do what's best
Asking how to determine the best course of action in challenging circumstances.
You guess once upon a time in the west
Repeating the reflection on the past, "once upon a time in the west."
Oh yeah, once upon a time in the west
Continued repetition of the phrase "once upon a time in the west," emphasizing nostalgia for a historical period.
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