Keep the Change
Defending Freedom: Hank Williams Jr.'s Anthem of Independence
Lyrics
I'll keep my freedom
I will maintain my freedom.
I'll keep my guns
I will retain possession of my guns.
Try to keep my money
I will try to preserve my money.
And my religion too
I will strive to keep my religion.
Try to keep on workin'
I will continue working hard.
Try to keep on smilin'
I will maintain a positive attitude and keep smiling.
I will keep my Christian name
I will keep my Christian name.
And y'all can keep the change
Any change in the societal or political landscape is not welcome.
I'll keep my heroes
I will hold on to my heroes.
Pictures on the wall
I will keep pictures of my heroes on the wall.
I'll keep my family safe
I will prioritize the safety of my family.
You bluff when I call
I won't be deceived when confronted or challenged.
I'm gonna keep my big V8
I will keep my powerful V8 engine.
Keep my friends the same
I will maintain my friendships as they are.
Keep the government outta my business
I want the government to stay out of my personal affairs.
And y'all can keep the change
Any proposed change can be rejected.
This country's sure as hell been goin' down the drain
Expressing concern about the country's decline.
We know what we need
We know what is necessary for improvement.
We know who to blame
Identifying who is responsible for the issues.
United Socialist States of America
Sarcastic reference to the United States as a socialist state.
How do you like that name?
Suggesting an ironic name for the country.
I'll keep the USA and y'all can keep the change
Emphasizing loyalty to the USA despite its problems.
So FOX and friends
Criticizing FOX and friends for criticizing him.
Wanna put me down
Being targeted for criticism by FOX and friends.
Ask for my opinion
They request his opinion but distort it.
Then twist it all around
Pointing out the manipulation in media discussions.
Supposed to be talkin' about my father's new CD
Referencing a supposed focus on his father's CD.
Well two can play that "Gotcha Game" just wait and see
Warning that he can also play the media game.
Don't tread on me
Asserting his right not to be interfered with.
This country's sure as hell been goin' down the drain
Reiterating concern about the country's decline.
We know what we need
Reaffirming awareness of necessary changes.
We know who to blame
Identifying those responsible for the problems.
United Socialist States of America
Continuing the sarcastic reference to socialism.
Don't ya just love that name?
Sarcastically commenting on the ironic name.
I'll keep the USA and y'all can keep the change
Reaffirming loyalty to the USA despite challenges.
I'll keep the USA and y'all can keep the change
Final statement reiterating commitment to the USA.
Yeah, you can keep FOX and friends and ESPN outta your homes too
Expressing dissatisfaction with specific media channels.
'Cause Bocephus and all his rowdy friends and his song is outta there!
Announcing disassociation from certain friends and media.
Yes sir!
Clear affirmation of departure from certain affiliations.
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