Lyrics
Republicans changed the lock on heaven's door
Republicans have taken control of access to heaven.
Keys to the kingdom don't fill no more
The privileges associated with the kingdom are no longer effective.
The poor working man like me and you
Working-class individuals, like the singer and the listener, face challenges due to financial constraints.
If we ain't got money we won't I get through
Financial difficulties hinder one's progress and access.
If there's a God I think He's got to bottle up and go
If God exists, He might be disillusioned and disengaging.
If there's still a God in heaven He's got to hit that lonesome road
If God is still present, He might be distancing Himself from current affairs.
No more Jesus, Mary and Joe
Religious figures like Jesus, Mary, and Joe are no longer influential.
They done passed Heaven Bill 1070
A reference to a legislative bill (Heaven Bill 1070) affecting heaven, possibly paralleling real-world immigration policies.
Restricted signs everywhere you go
Signs indicating restrictions are ubiquitous.
I think they want to bring back old Jim Crow
Suspicions that discriminatory practices from the past (Jim Crow era) may be returning.
If there's a God I think He's got to bottle up and go
If there is a God, He might be disheartened and withdrawing.
If there's still a God in heaven He's got to hit that lonesome road
If God exists, He might be distancing Himself from current affairs.
Angel Gabriel said it won't be long
Angel Gabriel predicts a rise in Republican influence.
Republiclan is getting strong
The Republican party is gaining strength.
Heaven folks are feeling bad
People in heaven are distressed by the changing political climate.
Lose everything that we ever had
Loss of possessions and security.
If you brown you can't hang around
Racial discrimination - if you are brown, you are unwelcome.
If you black better step way back
Racial discrimination - if you are black, you are advised to stay away.
If you' red I think you're better off dead
Racial discrimination - if you are red (Native American), life is perilous.
If you poor and white you just ain't right
If you are poor and white, you are marginalized.
If there's a God I think He's got to bottle up and go
If there is a God, He might be disheartened and withdrawing.
If there's a God in heaven today He's got to hit that lonesome road
If God exists, He might be distancing Himself from current affairs.
If there's a God I think He's got to bottle up and go
If there is a God, He might be disheartened and withdrawing.
If there's a God in heaven hitting that lonesome road
If God exists, He might be distancing Himself from current affairs.
Out by the highway sign
Reference to a location, possibly highlighting desolation.
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Unclear; the lyrics may intentionally convey confusion or a lack of understanding.
Don't nobody seem to know him no more
People are unfamiliar with someone/something by the highway sign.
Don't have a passport
The individual lacks documentation like a passport.
Don't have a driver's license
The person doesn't have a driver's license.
Insurance
Insurance coverage is absent.
Membership
There is no membership or belonging.
Fat bank account
No substantial financial resources.
Friends in high places
Lack of influential connections or support.
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