4th of july
Demolition Baby: Unearthing the Impact of Independence
Lyrics
There was an earthquake on the fourth of July
Reference to a significant event – an earthquake on the fourth of July.
Something inside you was shaken by that
Personal impact of the earthquake, suggesting emotional disturbance.
Fireworks display over the mountainside
Depiction of a fireworks display over the mountainside, possibly symbolizing celebration.
You couldn't get those swingin' lights out of your mind
The lingering impression of the vibrant lights from the fireworks.
But don't cry, demolition baby
Encouragement not to cry, addressing someone as "demolition baby," possibly metaphorical for a person with a penchant for upheaval.
Always blowing it up
Describing the person as always causing disruption or chaos.
And getting so stuck
The individual frequently gets stuck, possibly in life's challenges.
Both hands in the dirt
Reference to getting hands dirty, implying hard work or involvement in challenging tasks.
Well, I heard they tore that factory down
Mention of a factory being torn down, a significant change in the environment.
Only thing that big you felt safe around
Safety associated with the factory's size, highlighting a loss of security.
The beauty in all that machinery
Appreciation for the beauty of machinery, potentially a metaphor for order and structure.
Pumpin' in all its autonomy calmed your mind
Reflection on the calming effect of machinery operating autonomously.
It showed you time
Recognition of time, possibly indicating the passage of time.
But don't cry, demolition baby
Reiteration of not crying, addressing the person as "demolition baby" again.
Always blowing it up
Repeating the theme of causing disruption or chaos.
And getting so stuck
Continuation of the theme of getting stuck in challenges.
I see you, diggin' a foundation
Observation of the person digging a foundation, possibly symbolizing personal growth or change.
Waiting for the world to go by
Waiting for the world to go by, implying a passive approach to life.
So you might as well try
Suggestion to try despite challenges.
Both hands in the dirt so you might as well try
Encouragement to try despite difficulties, emphasizing hands in the dirt.
Both hands in the dirt (so you might as well try)
Repetition of the idea of trying with hands in the dirt.
Both hands in the dirt (so you might as well try)
-Both hands in the dirt (so you might as well try)
-Both hands in the dirt
-There was an earthquake on the fourth of July
Reiteration of the earthquake on the fourth of July and its impact.
Something inside you was shaken by that
Restating the personal impact of the earthquake.
Fireworks display over the mountainside
Repeating the imagery of a fireworks display over the mountainside.
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