Virgil
Prison Guard's Dilemma: A Song of Justice and Rebellion
Lyrics
I've got a wife and four grown children
I have a wife and four grown children.
I can't afford their education
I cannot afford to pay for their education.
I've been a prison guard for fourteen years
I have been working as a prison guard for fourteen years.
That ain't exactly a vacation
Being a prison guard is not a relaxing or enjoyable job.
Since he's been here he's followed ev'ry rule and I
Referring to someone else, stating they have followed all the rules.
Told you my position
Reiterating one's stance or position on a matter.
The law says he's got the right to go to school
The law grants him the right to attend school.
We abide by the court's decision
We comply with the court's decision on this matter.
I got a Winchester two forty three
I own a Winchester .243 rifle, particularly suitable for deer hunting.
I like that gun for deer
Expressing a preference for the mentioned gun when hunting deer.
Upstate November and the air is free
Describing a November atmosphere upstate and the feeling of hunting season.
Feels like hunting seasons here
Suggesting the onset of hunting season.
He's the one to keep your eye on
Referring to someone as the one to watch or pay attention to.
He's a sneak yeah but he's quiet
Characterizing the person as sneaky but quiet.
He's a trouble maker if I ever seen one
Labeling the person as a troublemaker.
Next thing ya know it's Attica
Suggesting a potential escalation to a prison riot, specifically mentioning Attica.
And we got a prison riot
Anticipating a prison riot as a consequence of the troublemaker's actions.
There ain't no way that punk gets his degree
Expressing doubt that the person will graduate or receive a degree.
And hides behind the constitution
Believing the person will not be protected by the constitution.
No way in hell that smart assed spic goes free
Strongly opposing the release of the individual, using derogatory language.
Not while I'm in this institution
Committing to maintain the existing order or authority within the institution.
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