Burn It All Down
Reckoning Fire: Liberation from Small-town Shadows
Lyrics
Tuesday after the sun goes down
Refers to a specific time, setting the scene for the events to follow.
Old dirt road right outside of town
Describes the location - an old dirt road near the town.
Been workin this bar since I was old enough to sin
Indicates a long tenure at the bar, suggesting a life involving questionable choices or actions.
Every night it's all pickup trucks
Describes the typical clientele and atmosphere of the bar.
Cigarette stains and dipping cups
Highlights the unsavory aspects of the bar with stains and remnants of tobacco.
My eyes go dead as I try and bare a grin
Signifies a feeling of emotional detachment and weariness while trying to maintain a facade.
I'm over it before my shift begins
Expresses a sense of resignation or disillusionment even before starting the work shift.
Stale beer and a bottle of whiskey
Depicts the consumption of alcohol and a sense of suspicion from the bartender.
the bartender says I'm acting shifty
Suggests a perceived suspicious behavior from the persona.
With a wink she pours another round
Indicates a casual interaction with the bartender, continuing the routine.
Old drunk starts to holler at me
Introduces a disruptive character, possibly intoxicated, starting trouble.
Swear to god if he calls me honey
Expresses annoyance or frustration with being addressed inappropriately.
Then I lit up as he threw his cig on the ground
Signals a turning point in the persona's emotions as tension rises.
But that's when we burned it all down
Highlights a drastic action or decision to destroy everything.
Nobody gonna miss this place
Reflects a belief that the place holds no value or significance.
That's what I said when I pulled out the mace
Describes using a defensive spray against someone inappropriate.
and sprayed old handsy Joe in his one good eye
Details an aggressive encounter and a desire for retribution.
Stiff's round here keep get away
Refers to people who are hard to escape or evade.
Bout time somebody makes them pay
Expresses a sentiment of taking a stand against oppression or mistreatment.
And Lord knows my boss - he ain't that guy
Implies the lack of support or action from the boss.
And when I flicked that match I felt I could fly
Indicates a sense of liberation or empowerment upon taking action.
Stale beer and a bottle of whiskey
Repeats the earlier scene, emphasizing the cyclic nature of events.
the bartender says I'm acting shifty
Highlights suspicion from the bartender again.
With a wink, she pours another round
Continuation of routine interactions despite escalating tension.
Old drunk starts to holler at me
Reintroduces the disruptive drunk, indicating a recurring problem.
Swear to god if he calls me honey
Reiterates frustration or anger at being addressed inappropriately.
Then I lit up as he threw his cig on the ground
Repeats the escalating tension and anger.
But That's when we burned it all down
Recalls the decisive moment of destruction.
And as the flames went up
Describes the visual impact of the destruction.
The lights blew out
Further emphasizes the chaos caused by the destruction.
Slipping out the back
Indicates a swift and calculated exit strategy.
As we let out a shout
Expresses excitement or jubilation at the successful destruction.
Skipping through the woods singing
Depicts a carefree moment of celebration and liberation.
At the top of our lungs
Emphasizes the joyful expression through singing loudly.
And when flashing lights showed up we didn't
Indicates a lack of fear or concern upon seeing authority figures.
Even run
Highlights the boldness or defiance in the face of consequences.
Stale beer and a bottle of whiskey
Repeats the earlier scene, reinforcing the cyclical nature of events.
the bartender says I'm acting shifty
Continued suspicion from the bartender despite the chaos.
With a wink, she pours another round
Reiteration of routine actions in the chaos.
Old drunk starts to holler at me
Reintroduction of the disruptive drunk, repeating the cycle.
Swear to god if he calls me honey
Repeats the frustration or anger at inappropriate addressing.
Then I lit up as he threw his cig on the ground
Recalls the turning point and destructive action.
But That's when we burned it all down
Reiterates the decisive moment of destruction.
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