On Parade
Rebellion in Verse: Unveiling Desires and Defiance in Electrelane's 'On Parade'
Lyrics
Stand up against the wall
Invitation to stand against the wall for better visibility.
So I can make you out
Expressing the desire to discern or understand the person better.
Do do you wanna be it?
Possibly asking if the person wants to take a leading role or be prominent.
You take the power out
Suggesting a removal of authority or control from the person.
One day we'll be wandering
Anticipating a future time of aimless wandering.
Girl, you'll be a dandy
Referring to someone as a dandy, a person who pays great attention to fashion.
And a deserter
Labeling the person as both stylish and a deserter, someone who abandons their responsibilities.
You sit astride your horses
Describing the person in a powerful or confident position, possibly metaphorically on horses.
Dressed as Nelson
Imagining the person dressed as Nelson, a reference to a historical figure, possibly emphasizing heroism.
I wanna see her
Expressing a strong desire to see a particular woman.
I wanna see her
Repetition for emphasis, emphasizing the speaker's longing to see the woman.
I wanna see her with her horses
Desiring to see the woman with her horses, possibly linking her to strength or freedom.
Oh yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation or agreement with the previous statements.
I bet I'd like your underwear
Expressing a positive opinion or attraction toward the person's underwear.
I bet I'd like your underwear
Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the positive sentiment about the underwear.
I bet I'd like your underwear
Continued emphasis on the positive perception of the person's underwear.
You got it down
Acknowledging the person's proficiency or success in a certain aspect.
You got it down
Repetition for emphasis, reaffirming the person's competence or skill.
Uh, you got it down
Further affirmation of the person's capability or mastery.
You got it down
Reiteration of the person's prowess or accomplishment.
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