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Counting off or signaling the beginning of an event or narrative.
Now boss Mitt Romney went for a ride
Mitt Romney, a prominent political figure, is the subject of the song. The mention of a "ride" introduces the theme of transportation and journey.
Pulled up on a highway side
Describes Romney pulling over to the side of a highway, suggesting a momentary pause or break.
Tied me down up on the roof
A reference to a controversial event where it was reported that Romney transported a family dog in a crate on the roof of his car during a long drive.
Boss I hollered, woof woof woof
The dog, in distress, is imagined to be vocalizing its discomfort with the "woof woof woof" sound.
Please master boss!
Requesting mercy or understanding from Romney, the master in this context.
Don’t look right, it don’t seem right
Expresses the discomfort and inappropriateness of the situation from the dog's perspective.
Hot in the day, cold all night
Highlights the adverse conditions the dog faces: heat during the day and cold during the night.
Where I’m goin’ I just don’t know
The dog's uncertainty about its destination, emphasizing its lack of control and understanding of the situation.
Poor dog’s got to bottle up and go
Illustrates the dog's predicament of having to urinate or defecate while being restrained, emphasizing its helplessness.
Oh Mr. Boss, cut me down!
The dog pleads for release from its uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation.
Woof, woof, woof
A repetition of the dog's distress vocalization, emphasizing its continued suffering.
He had a ride, sure not ridin’
Reflects on the fact that despite being on a journey, the dog is not experiencing the ride in a typical or pleasant manner.
Poor dog he really had a ride
Reiterates the dog's experience of discomfort and distress during its forced journey.
He had a ride, sure not ridin’
A repetition to emphasize the dog's unfortunate situation, drawing attention to its suffering.
Up on the rooftop here I’m sat
Confirms the dog's location on the rooftop, highlighting its isolation and vulnerability.
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