Lyrics
So you got political, can you speak on that?
Expressing inquiry about someone becoming involved in politics and asking if they can elaborate on it.
I didn't get political, I just faced the facts
Denying direct involvement in politics but acknowledging facing and accepting the reality of the situation.
Is it critical we react?
Questioning the necessity of a strong response or action in the face of a political situation.
Just don't slap me on the back
Requesting not to be praised or congratulated for facing the political facts.
I'm not the one for whom leaving the house is a political act
Stating that the speaker does not consider leaving the house as a political statement, contrasting with a political activist's perspective.
Honey, kiss me, I don't care
Expressing a desire for affection despite external factors, like a cold.
If you've got a cold
Indicating that having a cold is not a significant concern or obstacle in the relationship.
It's just a nightmare
Conveying a sense of reassurance, describing the cold as just a nightmare, possibly referring to minor troubles.
So young but so old
Commenting on the paradox of being young in age but feeling old or experienced.
Well, I'm no hero, just do my hand mouth dance
Rejecting the idea of being a hero and instead describing a unique gesture, the "hand mouth dance," possibly suggesting a form of expression or communication.
For the actual heroes, dying to get the kids to France
Paying tribute to actual heroes who sacrificed their lives during war efforts, particularly referencing getting children to France.
Silenced by their class, silenced by their caste
Highlighting the silencing of these heroes based on their social class and caste, addressing social inequalities.
And if you're not a bloke, then here's the fucking joke
Pointing out the irony that if one is not a man, there is an additional layer of suppression, emphasizing historical gender biases.
You'll be silenced by our past
Asserting that even in the present, individuals, especially women, are affected by the echoes of historical suppression.
Honey, kiss me, I don't care
Repeating the desire for affection despite superficial concerns, like unkempt appearance.
If you don't comb your hair
Expressing indifference towards physical appearance, emphasizing the importance of the emotional connection.
Or if your world is strange
Acknowledging and accepting the uniqueness or peculiarity of the partner's world, expressing a willingness to share in their experiences.
And I can't share your pain
Conveying empathy and a willingness to understand and share the partner's pain, fostering a sense of emotional connection.
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