Pledge of Allegiance
Matthew Good's Pledge of Allegiance: Unraveling Promises and Freedom
Lyrics
This is a commercial for my army and my navy
This line suggests that the speaker views the military (army and navy) as a commodity, using it for personal promotion or gain.
This is a rehearsal for all the empty promises I will be
The speaker acknowledges that they make empty promises, and this line portrays the song as a practice or preparation for such unfulfilled commitments.
And I won't let you down
The speaker expresses a commitment not to disappoint or betray, pledging not to let someone down.
I won't let you down
Reiteration of the commitment not to let someone down, emphasizing reliability.
And I won't let you down
Continues the commitment, reinforcing the idea that the speaker won't disappoint.
Done letting you down
The speaker declares an end to the pattern of letting someone down, suggesting personal growth or change.
This is a commercial for freedom while freedom is in Hades
This line presents the concept of a commercial for freedom, possibly implying the commercialization or exploitation of the idea of freedom, especially when it seems inaccessible.
This is a rehearsal of incoherent double talk and maybes
The speaker characterizes the communication as incoherent double talk and maybes, indicating a lack of clarity or sincerity in the message.
And it won't let you down
The idea that freedom won't let you down may suggest an idealized notion of freedom being reliable, even in challenging situations.
It won't let you down
Repetition of the assurance that freedom won't let you down, emphasizing its perceived reliability.
It won't let you down
Continuation of the assurance, reinforcing the idea that freedom is steadfast.
Done letting you down
The speaker declares an end to disappointing or letting someone down in the context of freedom.
It's okay to be their disappointment baby
The speaker reassures that it's acceptable to be a disappointment to others, possibly acknowledging the imperfections in oneself.
It's okay to fly the flag
Suggests that it's acceptable to display patriotism or loyalty by flying the flag, even if one is seen as a disappointment.
It's okay to be my disappointment baby
Reiteration of the acceptance of being a disappointment, emphasizing that it's okay to show national pride.
It's okay to fly the flag
Reaffirms the idea that displaying the flag is acceptable, despite personal shortcomings.
This is a commercial for my army and my navy
Repetition of the opening lines, reinforcing the commercialization of military forces for personal benefit.
This is a rehearsal for all the empty promises I will be
Repetition of the rehearsal for empty promises, emphasizing the theme of insincerity and unfulfilled commitments.
And I won't let you down
The speaker repeats the commitment not to let someone down, maintaining the pledge made earlier in the song.
I won't let you down
Reiteration of the commitment, emphasizing the speaker's determination not to disappoint.
I won't let you down
Continues the commitment not to let someone down, emphasizing reliability and trustworthiness.
Done letting you down
The speaker declares a conclusion to the pattern of letting someone down, possibly signaling personal growth or change.
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