Lyrics
Oh no it happened again
Expressing a feeling of déjà vu or repeated unfortunate events
Sounded great in my head but it's more than I asked for
An idea or plan didn't turn out as expected, causing more trouble than anticipated
I'm a totem of dread
Feeling like a symbol of fear or impending doom
Evicting myself from the safety of warp cores
Choosing to leave a safe environment for a riskier situation
Now I'm down on the ground
Feeling defeated or vulnerable
But this ain't like the earth
Comparing the current situation to something unfamiliar or alien
My mission is clear and it always comes first
Stating a commitment to a personal mission over personal safety
My phaser is set to stun
Using a weapon set to stun, wishing for better resources
I wish I had a better gun
Expressing a desire for more effective tools or equipment
Please don't break my back and hips
Requesting to avoid severe physical harm
Sever all my fingertips
Asking to prevent losing the ability to do intricate tasks
I'm beaming down and this is gonna hurt
Expecting pain or difficulty upon arrival at a destination
Red shirt guy
Repetition emphasizing the identity of a character as a 'red shirt' in a dangerous situation
Red shirt guy
-Red shirt guy
-Red shirt
-Away team to bridge
Communication from a team in a fearful or distressed state to the central command
We're scared and we wanna go home
Expressing fear and the desire to return to safety
We've got wives and kids
Mentioning personal connections and the longing to survive for loved ones
We wanna live and see the grow
Wanting to witness the growth and life of family
Wish I was like Doohan or Takei
Wishing for a different, safer role, referencing well-known characters from the series
One of the regular guys
Desire to be an ordinary, non-endangered crew member
Then I could return
Wishing for the ability to return safely without recognition or distinction
No medals no awards
Not seeking praise or honors, just wishing to survive without extra attention
No second tours
Expressing a wish to avoid another risky deployment
I'm beaming down and this is gonna hurt
Anticipating pain or danger upon arrival at a location
First line of defense
Being the first line of defense, establishing a precedent
We're setting the precedent
Setting an example in a challenging or dangerous situation
In a pit of tar I'll fry
Metaphorically facing a dire situation, potentially sacrificing oneself
Were in good supply
Implying many people in a similar position, disposable or replaceable
Made my peace and now I'm gonna die
Acceptance of imminent death after making peace with the situation
I am a red shirt guy
Reiteration of the identity as a 'red shirt' character facing imminent danger or death
I am red shirt guy
-I am a red shirt guy
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