The Veil
Beyond the Veil: A Patriot's Odyssey Through Information Flow
Lyrics
Do solemnly swear do solemnly swear
Expression of a solemn oath, possibly referencing commitment or duty.
That I will support and defend
Pledge to support and defend.
That I will support and defend
Reiteration of the commitment to support and defend.
The constitution of the United States
Specifically, pledging to defend the U.S. Constitution.
The constitution of the United States
Reiteration of the commitment to defend the U.S. Constitution.
Against all enemies against all enemies
Commitment to defend against both foreign and domestic enemies.
Foreign and domestic foreign and domestic
Reiteration of the commitment to defend against foreign and domestic enemies.
Underneath the sky where the cold winds cross
Setting the scene under the sky where cold winds cross.
There is an ocean where data flows
Describing an ocean where data flows, possibly symbolizing information.
One man in a boat out on the sea
Introduction of a lone individual in a boat on the sea.
A sea of little bit's of you and me
Depicting a sea composed of bits of individual identities.
Let it all go, set it all free
Encouragement to release and let go of burdens or attachments.
You let the whole wide world see
Encouragement to be open and transparent to the world.
Exactly what is going on
Stating the importance of revealing the truth.
Exactly who is looking on
Highlighting the significance of being observed or scrutinized.
Stories start to leak, they colour your name
Reference to stories spreading and potentially affecting one's reputation.
While up above cloud turns to rain
Metaphor of clouds turning to rain, suggesting change or disclosure.
You can feel the touch of
Sensory experience of feeling a familiar touch.
A hand you know well
Connection to a hand one knows well.
It's a very long way from Maryland
Geographical distance mentioned, possibly emphasizing isolation.
Some say you're a patriot
Recognition of different perceptions—being called a patriot or a spy.
Some call you a spy an American hero
Acknowledgment of being considered both a hero and a traitor.
Or a traitor that deserves to die
Recognition of polarized opinions and potential consequences.
In the heart of the free world
Positioning within the heart of the free world.
In the home of the brave
Reference to the home of the brave, emphasizing sacrifice.
You gave up everything
Highlighting the relinquishment of everything for a cause.
To bring down the veil
Expressing the purpose of unveiling or exposing the truth.
There's no safe place to go
Emphasizing a lack of safety or refuge.
Now you've let that whistle blow
Reference to blowing a whistle, suggesting disclosure or revelation.
Show exactly what is going on
Reiterating the importance of showing the truth.
Show exactly who is looking on let it all go
Encouragement to let go and set information free.
Set it free let it all go
Reiteration of the call to release and set information free.
Let it go free set it free
Additional emphasis on letting go and setting information free.
Ha ha ha ha aah ahh oh
Expressive sound, possibly conveying mixed emotions or irony.
Information flow information flow
Repetition of the phrase "information flow."
Information flow
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