On That Day
Unveiling Sins: Reflecting on the Day New York Was Wounded
Lyrics
Some people say
Some people express opinions
It's what we deserve
Suggesting that the events are a consequence of our actions
For sins against g-d
Referring to sins against God
For crimes in the world
Referring to crimes committed in the world
I wouldn't know
Expressing uncertainty or detachment
I'm just holding the fort
Claiming a passive role, maintaining a position
Since that day
Referring to a specific day when New York was wounded
They wounded New York
Describing an event where New York was harmed
Some people say
Repeating the opinions of some people
They hate us of old
Expressing hatred towards a group over time
Our women unveiled
Listing reasons for the alleged hatred (unveiled women, slaves, gold)
Our slaves and our gold
Indicating lack of personal knowledge or involvement
I wouldn't know
Reiterating the role of passive observation
I'm just holding the fort
Emphasizing the continuation of holding a position
But answer me this
Presenting a question to the audience
I won't take you to court
Declaring a personal decision not to pursue legal action
Did you go crazy
Posing a question about the mental state of individuals
Or did you report
Asking whether there was a formal report made
On that day
Referring again to the specific day of the New York incident
On that day
Repeating the mention of the day New York was wounded
They wounded New York
Reiterating the description of harm inflicted upon New York
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