Can't Happen Here
Unveiling Society's Facade: Can't Happen Here by The Breaks Inc.
Lyrics
Company man - slip of the hand
Reference to a worker ("Company man") making a mistake ("slip of the hand").
No need to worry ma'am, we're doing what we can
Assuring someone ("ma'am") that efforts are being made to address a situation.
Deaf and dumb - a slip of the thumb
Someone being unresponsive or indifferent ("deaf and dumb") due to a mistake ("slip of the thumb").
Just keep his wife away before the doctor comes
Suggesting keeping the worker's wife away before a medical examination.
Can't happen here
Expressing a belief that a certain event or situation cannot occur.
No it can't happen here
Reiterating the belief that the stated event cannot happen.
Oh no
An exclamation expressing doubt or disbelief.
Eager to please - a slip of the knees
Describing someone eager to please, making a mistake ("slip of the knees").
How kind to call you are, and practice what you preach
Commending someone for their actions ("How kind to call you are") and advising to practice what they preach.
Just look and see - the same as me
Encouraging scrutiny and awareness before facing legal consequences ("police set you free").
Know what you're buying 'fore the police set you free
Emphasizing the importance of understanding what one is buying.
Can't happen here
Repeating the belief that the stated event cannot happen.
No it can't happen here
Reiterating the belief that the stated event cannot happen.
Oh no
An exclamation expressing doubt or disbelief.
Alone for miles - uneasy smile
Describing isolation and discomfort with a forced smile.
Slip off your jacket, sip your tea and stay a while
Suggesting casualness and an invitation to stay ("slip off your jacket, sip your tea and stay a while").
Like throwing rocks - out on the docks
Comparing unfavorable conversation to throwing rocks, expressing frustration.
I'm getting tired of the way you like to talk
Expressing weariness with the way someone talks.
Can't happen here
Repeating the belief that the stated event cannot happen.
No it can't happen here
Reiterating the belief that the stated event cannot happen.
Can't happen here
Repeating the belief that the stated event cannot happen.
Everything is fine, everything is alright
Stating that everything is fine and alright.
Everything is fine, everything is alright
Repeating the assertion that everything is fine and alright.
Everything is fine
Repeating the assertion that everything is fine.
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