Lyrics
Well, I don't know where I am but I know my destination
The speaker feels lost in their current location but is certain about their ultimate destination.
Well, I don't know where I am but I know my destination
Reiteration of feeling lost but being sure about the destination.
Well, I don't know where I am but I know my destination
Continued uncertainty about the current location contrasted with confidence in the final destination.
Knock 'em down, Christian soldiers, knock 'em down
An encouragement to Christian soldiers to defeat their adversaries.
Well the devil likes his liquor and he smokes a big cigar
Description of the devil's preferences for vices like liquor and cigars.
Well the devil likes his liquor and he smokes a big cigar
Reiteration of the devil's vices.
Well the devil likes his liquor and he smokes a big cigar
Continued description of the devil's vices.
But he's always been a real good friend of mine
The devil is portrayed as a friend despite his vices.
If there's a hell way down below, I bet you see someone you know
Suggesting that in hell, one might encounter familiar faces due to their actions or behavior.
If there's a hell way down below, I bet you see someone you know
Reiteration of the possibility of encountering acquaintances in hell.
If there's a hell way down below, I bet you see someone you know
Continued suggestion of meeting known individuals in hell, followed by a declaration of having a good time.
And we'll all have a fucking good time
An assertion that despite the circumstances, there will be enjoyment.
So knock 'em down, knock 'em down, another dead soldier hits the ground
A call to action to defeat adversaries, likening them to dead soldiers.
Because our time on earth is brief, we don't want no strife or grief
Highlighting the brevity of life and the desire to avoid conflict and sorrow.
So knock 'em down, knock 'em down, knock 'em down
Reiteration of the call to defeat adversaries.
If there's a heaven in the air, don't expect to see me there
Expressing skepticism about going to heaven.
If there's a heaven in the air, don't expect to see me there
Reiteration of skepticism about entering heaven.
If there's a heaven in the air, don't expect to see me there
Continued skepticism about being in heaven.
Knock 'em down, lords and ladies, knock 'em down
Encouragement for lords and ladies to overcome adversaries.
Well I don't believe in god cause he don't believe in me
Personal disbelief in God due to a perceived lack of belief from God's side.
Well I don't believe in god cause he don't believe in me
Reiteration of disbelief in God.
Well I don't believe in god cause he don't believe in me
Continued disbelief in God.
And he never returns any of my calls
Anecdotal reference to God not responding to the speaker's attempts at communication.
So knock 'em down, knock 'em down, another dead soldier hits the ground
A repetition of the call to defeat adversaries, likening them to dead soldiers.
Because our time on earth is brief, we don't want no strife or grief
Reiterating the brevity of life and the desire to avoid conflict and sorrow.
So knock 'em down, knock 'em down, knock 'em down
Repetition of the call to defeat adversaries.
I don't believe in god cause he don't believe in me
Repetition of the disbelief in God due to a perceived lack of belief from God's side.
I don't believe in god cause he don't believe in me
Continued disbelief in God.
I don't believe in god cause he don't believe in me
-And he never returns any of my calls
Reiteration of God not responding to the speaker's attempts at communication.
Well the earth just keep on spinning 'round as history repeats
Reference to the cyclical nature of history and the Earth's continual motion.
Well the earth just keep on spinning 'round as history repeats
Reiteration of the cyclical nature of history and the Earth's motion.
Well the earth just keep on spinning 'round as history repeats
Continued reference to the cyclical nature of history and the Earth's motion.
Knock 'em down, cocks and chickens, knock 'em down
An encouragement for individuals to overcome their adversaries.
And I hope you all remember me when I'm in my grave
An expression of hope to be remembered after death.
And I hope you all remember me when I'm in my grave
Reiteration of the hope to be remembered after death.
And I hope you all remember me when I'm in my grave
Continued expression of hope to be remembered after death.
Fill your glass, get off your ass, and knock 'em down
An urging to celebrate and overcome challenges.
Knock 'em down, knock 'em down, knock 'em down
A final repetition of the call to overcome adversaries.
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