Red, White And Blues
Independence Day Blues: Jack Ingram's Reflection on Freedom
Lyrics
The skys lighting up and everybody's so high
The sky is illuminated, and people are euphoric.
Come take my hand its the fourth of July
Invite someone to join you on Independence Day.
God bless America and all of that shit
Express patriotic sentiments with a touch of cynicism.
I should probably feel better but I feel I should quit
Despite the celebration, the singer feels like giving up.
So raise a flag for the boys who've paid their dues
Honor those who sacrificed for freedom.
So I could be free here to live with these blues
Freedom comes with its own set of challenges, including feeling blue.
No it doesn't seem right everybody's so high
Contrast between the celebratory mood and the singer's low state.
And I'm crying the blues on the fourth of July
The singer is experiencing sadness amid the festive atmosphere.
Take a walk downtown it's a beautiful day
Suggests enjoying a pleasant day in the city.
Smoke a cigarette, watch the parade
Taking a moment to relax and observe a parade.
We'll sing God bless America and all of that stuff
Reiterates patriotic sentiments with a hint of disillusionment.
I should probably feel better, I've had enough
Despite the festivities, the singer is still dissatisfied.
So raise a flag for the boys who've paid their dues
Saluting those who sacrificed for freedom once again.
So I could be free here to live with these blues
Freedom comes with the price of enduring the blues.
No it doesn't seem right everybody's so high
Reiterating the contrast between the celebratory mood and inner turmoil.
And I'm crying the blues on the fourth of July
The singer is overwhelmed with sadness on Independence Day.
No it doesn't seem right everybody's so high
Highlighting the pervasive elevated mood despite personal struggles.
And I'm crying the blues on the fourth of July
Reiterating the theme of feeling blue amid the Fourth of July celebrations.
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