Sarge
Sarge's Resilience: A Tale of Loss, Survival, and Iowa Warriors
Lyrics
It was the best place on Earth, in between wars
Describes a time between wars as the best place on Earth with constant playoffs and accessible light beer.
There were playoffs all year and light beer in the stores
Highlights the abundance of sports playoffs and the availability of light beer in stores during this period.
We had barbecue sauce coming out of our pores
Metaphorically suggests an excess of enjoyment with "barbecue sauce coming out of our pores."
And we balled it up and threw it all away
Expresses regret for squandering the positive aspects of that time by making poor choices.
I'm not proud of what I did but I did survive
Admits to engaging in actions during the wars that the speaker is not proud of but emphasizes survival.
I did what I had to do to keep my family alive
Justifies actions as necessary to protect family survival during the wartime period.
We marched out of Howard County like hornets from a hive
Depicts a collective exodus from Howard County to confront invaders, likened to hornets leaving a hive.
And we blew those invaders away
Claims victory in repelling invaders during the conflict.
Iowa warriors, pick up your feet
Encourages fellow Iowan warriors to move swiftly.
Everyone's gonna come to know you now
Anticipates widespread recognition for the Iowa warriors' actions.
My name is Matt or Mike or maybe it's Dave
The speaker may have different identities (Matt, Mike, or Dave), emphasizing the universality of the experience.
The country I grew up in could not be saved
Reflects on the inability to save the country where the speaker grew up.
And if I can't be safe I can at least be brave
Expresses a commitment to bravery when safety is not guaranteed.
You know sometimes I still surprise myself
Acknowledges the speaker's capacity for surprising themselves with their own actions.
It was the best place on Earth when I was small
Reiterates the earlier sentiment about the past being the best place on Earth during the speaker's childhood.
I used to watch Tom and Jerry and play foozball
Recalls innocent activities like watching Tom and Jerry and playing foosball in the past.
Now my hometown is gone and I'm extra large
Expresses a sense of loss with the hometown now gone and the speaker being physically larger ("extra large").
If you need to call me anything, call me Sarge
Introduces the speaker as "Sarge" and suggests that name should be used if needed.
We'll get ready for the next attack
Prepares for an anticipated future attack, emphasizing readiness.
And I swear I'll always have your back
Promises unwavering support, pledging always to have the back of others.
Iowa warriors, pick up your feet
Repeats the call for Iowan warriors to move quickly, reinforcing urgency.
Everyone's gonna come to know you now
Reiterates the expectation of widespread recognition for the actions of Iowa warriors.
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