Me and Crippled Soldiers
Patriot's Lament: Unveiling the Heartfelt Battle of Me and Crippled Soldiers
Lyrics
Now that it's alright to burn the stars and stripes
Expressing the idea that it's now considered acceptable to disrespect the American flag.
Yes, nobody really needs old Uncle Sam
Suggesting that the persona believes that people don't really need the government represented by Uncle Sam.
Might as well burn the bill of rights as well
Advocating for the disregard of the Bill of Rights, implying a disillusionment with American values.
And let our country go straight to hell
Expressing a sentiment that the country is heading in a negative direction and losing its moral standing.
Only me and crippled soldiers give a damn
Highlighting that only the persona and disabled soldiers seem to care about the state of the nation.
Should they throw away their purple hearts and hide their uniforms
Questioning whether veterans should discard their honors and hide their military identity.
And be proud to hear old glories on the ground
Suggesting that individuals should take pride in the national flag even if it lies on the ground.
Somebody said, they'd take us without firing a shot
Referencing a claim that the country could be taken over without resistance.
I don't know if they will or not
Expressing uncertainty about the possibility of a takeover without resistance.
But only me and crippled soldiers give a damn
Reiterating that only the persona and disabled soldiers seem to be concerned about the nation's fate.
Has the holocaust been so long?
Reflecting on the passage of time since a significant historical event (the Holocaust).
Is Hitler really gone
Raising doubts about whether the threat of Hitler is truly eradicated.
As we burn our only cause for Vietnam?
Questioning the purpose and justification of the Vietnam War, suggesting it might be a lost cause.
There's the mom who lost her son
Depicting a mother who has lost her son, possibly in war.
Is this the freedom that we won?
Wondering if the freedom supposedly gained through wars is worth the sacrifices.
For only me and crippled soldiers give a damn
Emphasizing that only the persona and disabled soldiers seem to care about the consequences of war.
I've been known to wave the flag before
Admitting to previously expressing patriotism by waving the flag.
And saddened when we went to war
Acknowledging sadness at the prospect of going to war.
Fighting for the symbol of our land
Recognizing the symbolic importance of fighting for the nation.
For all the wars we fought and won to keep old glory waving
Recalling past wars fought to maintain the symbol of the nation, the American flag.
Today, they ruled to burn old glory down
Describing a decision or ruling to burn the American flag, signifying a shift in national values.
And only me and crippled soldiers give a damn
Reiterating that only the persona and disabled soldiers seem to care about the fate of the flag.
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