America Snoring
Awakening the Sleeping Giant: Grant Lee Buffalo's Reflection on a Nation's Slumber
Lyrics
I hear you America snoring
I perceive the collective indifference or unawareness of America.
I hear you America snoring
Reiteration of the observation of America's apathy or inactivity.
Did ya see it on TV
Reference to a noteworthy event, possibly witnessed on television.
Or in your own backyard
Suggesting that significant events also happen on a local scale.
Gate's LAPD
Mention of Gates, LAPD, indicating a connection to law enforcement and authority figures.
And they called The National Guard
Deployment of The National Guard in response to a situation.
Then the tanks came rolling down
Description of tanks moving down Sunset Boulevard, signifying a militarized presence.
Sunset Boulevard
Emphasis on the location of the described events.
And I hear America snoring
Reiteration of the observation of America's obliviousness or indifference.
They want ta' legislate the moon
Desire to control or regulate aspects of life, symbolized by legislating the moon.
They want ta' legislate the womb
Similar desire to regulate reproductive rights or the womb.
They wanna legislate all the things they hate
Expressing a dislike for certain things, wanting to legislate against them.
They want ta' legislate this tune
Reference to the desire to control even artistic expression, represented by legislating a tune.
And I hear America snoring snoring
Reiteration of the perception of America's apathy or inactivity.
I hear you America snoring snoring
Further emphasizing the observation of America's indifference or lack of awareness.
Give wind time to blow
Encouraging patience for change or awareness.
The rooster to crow
Using natural elements to illustrate the passage of time.
Plug my ears but I hear
Despite attempts to avoid it, still perceiving America.
America
Reiteration of the theme of observing America.
Oh oh oh
Audible expression, perhaps conveying frustration or disappointment.
See the shoemaker and his shoes
Depiction of a shoemaker and his work, possibly representing craftsmanship and labor.
Sliver needle thread and glue
Listing elements of the shoemaker's tools and materials.
He's closing up the shop
Indication of the shoemaker closing shop, suggesting a change or shift.
Move it all to Timbuktu
Moving labor or production to Timbuktu, a metaphor for outsourcing.
Where the labor force is cheap
Highlighting the cost-effectiveness of labor in the new location.
And the rivers there run deep
Emphasizing the deep rivers of Timbuktu, possibly symbolizing abundant resources.
But I hear America snoring
Reiteration of the perception of America's apathy or inactivity.
I hear you America snoring snoring America
Further emphasizing the observation of America's indifference or lack of awareness.
I hear you America snoring snoring America
Continuation of the theme, reinforcing the perception of America snoring.
I hear
Truncated line, potentially indicating an incomplete thought or statement.
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