Charlottesville
Rise to Power: Jesse Dayton's Anthem Against Cowardice in Charlottesville
Lyrics
There's a time for cryin' and mournin', talkin' and scornin'
Expressing different actions appropriate for specific times: crying, mourning, talking, and scorning.
Son, this ain't the time
Emphasizing that the current situation is not the time for those actions.
Well my Granddaddy he fought them sons of bitches
Grandfather fought against undesirable individuals, including Nazis and informers.
Them nazis and them snitches
Refers to the enemies Granddaddy faced during his time.
And talkin' ain't what got it done
Suggesting that action, not just talking, was effective in dealing with adversaries.
We better rise up to the power
Encouraging a collective response to authority or challenges.
This ain't no time for cowards
Stressing that now is not the time for fear or timidity.
When the clock strikes the witchin' hour
Highlighting a crucial moment when action is required.
This ain't no time for cowards
Reiterating the importance of bravery in the face of adversity.
Charlottesville, that rally wasn't you
Disassociating Charlottesville rally from the listener, labeling it as foolish.
Just a bunch of damn fools, mad at themselves
Characterizing the participants of the rally negatively, emphasizing self-destructive behavior.
Say a prayer for sweet Heather Heyer, she'll never be forgotten
Honoring Heather Heyer, a victim of the rally, with a call for remembrance.
Don't let em make you scared
Advising against succumbing to fear induced by external forces.
We better rise up to the power
Repeating the call for a united response to challenges.
This ain't no time for cowards
Reiterating the inappropriateness of cowardice in the current situation.
When the clock strikes the witchin' hour
Stating the urgency of the moment when decisive action is required.
No, this ain't no time for cowards
Reaffirming the unsuitability of cowardice in the current context.
All the lessons like do unto others
Recalling moral lessons, such as treating others well and heeding maternal advice.
And listen to your mother and kindness to strangers
Urging for kindness even to strangers as a valuable lesson.
Will our children see past the color of our skin
Pondering if future generations will overcome racial prejudices.
And all of our sins and all of our wrongs
Reflecting on the collective wrongdoings and sins of society.
Yes, they are
Acknowledging the existence of societal wrongs and sins.
You better rise up to the power
Reiterating the need for a collective and empowered response.
This ain't no time for cowards
Emphasizing that courage is crucial in the current challenging time.
When the clock strikes the witchin' hour
Highlighting the urgency of the moment, especially when challenges peak.
Lord, this ain't no time for cowards
Affirming that cowardice is inappropriate in the face of current challenges.
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