Red, White and Blue
Gamblers' Regret: A Reflection on Power, War, and National Identity
Lyrics
The gamblers lament
The expression of regret and sorrow from a gambler's perspective.
It so quickly came and went
A reflection on the fleeting nature of time and opportunities.
Everything spent
All resources have been used or exhausted.
Nothing left but regret
Nothing remains except feelings of remorse.
Fleecing the future
Deceiving or exploiting the future, questioning where to start.
Where to begin
Feeling trapped or stranded on an island.
Stuck on this island
Suggesting vulnerability subjected to the whims of fate.
At the hands of a whim
A metaphorical reference to being at the mercy of unpredictable forces.
Of a petulant child
Describing a childish and impulsive behavior.
A million miles away
Highlighting the vast distance or disconnect.
In a dangerous game.
Engaging in a risky or perilous activity.
The special relationship
Exploring the relationship between nations, possibly emphasizing a dominant role of capital.
One nation under capital
A nation influenced or controlled by economic forces.
Fascists descend the streets
Authoritarian figures taking to the streets.
Newspapers make it rational
Suggesting media manipulation to justify actions.
I'm not surprised mate
Expressing disbelief or skepticism.
Really are you
Questioning the sincerity of someone's surprise.
A boner for war
An eagerness or enthusiasm for war.
And for red white and blue
An attachment to patriotic symbols and values.
A petulant child
Reiteration of a petulant child, emphasizing impulsivity.
A million miles away
Reiterating the significant distance or disconnect.
In a dangerous game.
Emphasizing the risky or dangerous nature of the situation.
All accomplishments
Recognition that achievements or successes will not last.
Will fade away
Raising a question about ownership or responsibility for accomplishments.
Are they ours?
A call to honor or commemorate those who have lost their lives.
Lay your flowers
Symbolic gesture of laying flowers as a tribute.
For the lives you slain
Acknowledging the consequences of actions resulting in loss of life.
All abandonment
Abandoning a shared purpose or goal.
Of a common cause
Rejecting a common cause, possibly for personal gain.
All for profit
Highlighting a motive driven by profit.
Slay the boffin
Condemning those who pursue knowledge for applause or recognition.
All for cheap applause
Sacrificing principles for the sake of approval or admiration.
Salute your flag
A call to honor or show respect for a national flag.
Falsify your god
Criticizing the manipulation or distortion of religious beliefs.
Rotting in vaults
Describing a state of decay or deterioration, possibly of values.
Make amends
Encouraging the act of making amends or seeking forgiveness.
There's still time for remorse
Expressing hope for redemption or change before it's too late.
To change course
Encouraging a shift in direction or decision-making.
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