Man of Principle
A Man of Principle: A Tale of Determination, Love, and Hard Choices
Lyrics
One day he'll walk from out of this place.
Anticipation of a future departure from the current situation.
You'll see a quiet determination on his face.
Observation of a determined expression on his face.
He'll toe no lines. Suffer no fools.
He will not conform to rules and won't tolerate foolishness.
But he'll raise three cheers to the losing team
Despite his principles, he supports the losing team from another school.
From the other school.
Reference to a dedication and filling the shoes of his father.
A little dedication. A little pair of daddy's shoes to fill.
Emphasis on the need to complete his education.
Complete education. One day he'll be a man of principle.
Future prediction that he will become a man of principle.
And the battle's on. And he'll play to win.
Engagement in a challenging situation with a determination to win.
Feel the blue blood rushing quick beneath his skin.
Intense feeling, possibly of noble lineage, coursing through his veins.
And grim they stand. And hard they fall.
A depiction of resilience and the inevitability of challenges.
Harder still, when their backs are up against the wall.
Greater difficulties when faced with adversity.
Gonna get your attention. But he's carrying his cross
Intent to attract attention while carrying a burden or responsibility.
To the other hill.
Mention of another challenge, perhaps symbolic, to overcome.
With divine intervention, he can be a man of principle.
Suggestion that divine intervention can shape him into a principled man.
In the evening light, with a fair-ground girl
Reference to a romantic encounter with a fair-ground girl.
He stops himself as his head begins to whirl.
Stopping himself as he begins to feel overwhelmed.
And he walks her home. And there's a kiss goodbye.
Walking the girl home with a farewell kiss.
She feels a chill as she looks him in the eye.
The girl sensing something unsettling as she looks into his eyes.
Well, there's a time and a place now
A recognition of the importance of timing and context.
And it's not tonight she'll bend his will.
She won't influence his determination tonight.
Slow realization, she's looking at a man of principle.
Gradual realization by the girl that he is a man of principle.
Hung from the highest station by his old school tie
Symbolic image of being hung from the highest station by his old school tie.
Undressed to kill
A suggestive description of undressing, possibly shedding societal expectations.
He could be a real sensation. But he's a man of principle
Potential for great success, but he remains committed to his principles.
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