Waltzing Will
Rebellion's Waltz: Unveiling Social Struggles Through Waltzing Will
Lyrics
Walzing Will was soft and sweet
Refers to Waltzing Will as gentle and tender.
The way he waltzed was too effete
Describes Will's waltzing style as too refined or delicate.
For psychiatrists to think was fittin'
Suggests that psychiatrists disapprove of Will's thoughtful nature.
So they said "Hey son, we think we should
Implies a decision to address Will's perceived weakness with a bold remedy.
Sneak you a slug of raw manhood
Suggests a plan to toughen Will up with a dose of masculinity.
And the State Hospital's just the
Points to a state hospital as the chosen location for this intervention.
Place to get one"
Emphasizes the hospital as the place to obtain the intended "manhood."
Now they call him a queer sickie
Highlights the negative labels Will receives after the intervention.
They herd him to group therapy
Describes Will being subjected to group therapy against his will.
They lock him up at night so he don't escape
Reveals that Will is confined at night to prevent escape.
And if they hear any Gay talk
Indicates punishment for engaging in gay conversations.
A sizzle of electro-shock
References electro-shock therapy to control Will's thoughts.
Keeps his fantasies in fascist shape
Expresses a critical view, calling it psychic rape.
They call it mental hygiene but
Comments on the euphemism "mental hygiene" used by the authorities.
I call it psychic rape!
Strongly opposes the termed "psychic rape," expressing discontent.
And he won't get no restitution
Highlights the lack of justice or compensation for Will.
Until we're dealing with the fact
Addresses the need to confront the reality of mental institutions.
That all the mental institutions
Suggests a broader issue with mental institutions.
Are backed by a pack of
Accuses those supporting mental institutions as ignorant.
Straight white honky quacks
Points out the racial and social background of those supporting institutions.
They’re backed by a pack of
Reiterates the criticism of those supporting mental institutions.
Straight white honky quacks!
Repeats the emphasis on the racial and social background of supporters.
Now Dan Don Rose was kinda nuts
Introduces Dan Don Rose as an unconventional character.
But Dan Don Rose sure had guts
Praises Dan Don Rose for his courage despite being considered crazy.
To go cruising rednecks that sorry night
Narrates an incident where Dan Don Rose confronts rednecks.
Dan don rose he never thought
Describes Dan Don Rose's lack of foresight in dealing with the situation.
Sure to bad but he forgot
Expresses regret for Dan Don Rose's oversight in dealing with the attackers.
Stomping queers is their God-given right
States the attackers' belief in their right to harm LGBTQ individuals.
We were angry when they stabbed him
Reflects on the emotional response to the violence against Dan Don Rose.
We were angry when the police grabbed him
Expresses anger towards the police for intervening negatively.
They him quick and told him to behave
Describes the authorities instructing Dan Don Rose on how to behave.
While the doctors nurses laughed
Depicts the medical staff mocking and mistreating Dan Don Rose.
And jabbed him
Describes physical harm inflicted on Dan Don Rose by medical staff.
Morgue man slabbed and tagged him
Details the tragic outcome of the mistreatment.
Now he’s dead there ain't nothin left to say
Summarizes Dan Don Rose's fate with a sense of finality.
But his ghost is crying from an angry grave
References the lingering impact of Dan Don Rose's death.
Let’s not just talk about revolution
Calls for action rather than mere discussion of revolution.
No demands without propound
Asserts the need for clear and actionable demands.
There's just no end to the pollution
Highlights the continuous problem of societal pollution.
Rise up and rip this goddamn system down
Urges a collective effort to dismantle the existing system.
Cause there ain’t no hope 'til
Stresses that hope is elusive until the system is overthrown.
It tumbles to the ground
Conveys the message that change requires the current system's collapse.
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