27th Amendment
Ratifying Pride: Unveiling Centuries in 27th Amendment's Tapestry
Lyrics
Some things take an hour here; some more like 200 years
Reflecting on the varying timeframes for different events, some taking a short time and others spanning centuries.
The Michigander sensed his pride of place
The person from Michigan felt a strong sense of pride in his home state.
Inflated, courting history
Exaggerated and actively seeking recognition in historical events.
Dreamt his name in microfiche
Imagining seeing one's own name in microfiche, a method of archiving documents, suggesting aspirations for historical significance.
And voted as the ratifying state
The person voted as the state that ratified an amendment, possibly referring to the process of constitutional amendments.
Jersey, next in line
Referring to New Jersey, waiting in line but continuously overlooked or excluded.
Again, deprived
Again feeling deprived or overlooked.
Never quite the bride
Never fully acknowledged or given the attention deserved.
Left out like the college kid
Similar to a college student left out or disregarded.
Texas gadfly who started it
Reference to a disruptive individual from Texas who initiated something significant.
A thesis his professor didn’t buy
The Texas gadfly faced skepticism or rejection from his academic advisor regarding a thesis.
Then, became his life
Turning the rejected idea into a life mission.
Missionized!
Becoming dedicated to a cause and actively promoting it.
Until the 27th passed tonight
Celebrating the passing of the 27th amendment, possibly symbolic of overcoming obstacles.
The house can’t grant itself a raise
Highlighting the restriction that the legislative house cannot give itself a pay raise.
We can’t either! No debate!
Emphasizing the inability of others to grant a pay raise, reinforcing the point made in the previous line.
Common sense, this or any other time
Advocating for common sense, applicable in various situations.
Oversatisfied
Feeling excessively satisfied or content.
Kills his wine
Consuming alcohol excessively as a way to cope with satisfaction or achievement.
“Sorry doc Looks like I was right
Expressing confidence in being correct, possibly a reflection on the person's earlier struggles.
The modest 27th passed tonight
Celebrating the passage of the 27th amendment in a modest manner.
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