Minor Characters
Dancing Rebellion: Embracing Freedom in Minor Characters
Lyrics
Our work is almost done here
Expressing that the work or task is nearing completion.
We're down to the very last cop
There is only one police officer left.
Cop can't stand up
The cop is incapacitated or unable to stand.
Not with all of us on top
Collectively, the group has overwhelmed the cop.
What about the militia?
Raising a question about the role of the militia in the situation.
Good question, I'm glad you asked
Answering the question, stating that the militia can't shoot them when they are dancing quickly.
They can't shoot us
Highlighting the difficulty of shooting a moving target, especially when dancing.
When we're dancing so fast
Emphasizing the effectiveness of their evasive actions.
Let's make like a tree and leave
Suggesting a hasty departure, using a play on words with the phrase "make like a tree and leave."
Let's make like stockings and run
Using another play on words, urging a quick departure like stockings running.
Cue the little drummer boy playing us out
Introducing a festive element, referring to the departure as if accompanied by the sound of the Little Drummer Boy.
A-rum-ba-bum-bum
Adding a rhythmic and playful tone to the departure.
Leave the city and hit the beach
Suggesting leaving the urban setting and heading to the beach.
Trade doom for danger
Exchanging a gloomy atmosphere for an adventurous one.
All the radio stations are static
Noting a lack of communication or clarity, possibly metaphorical.
But your car has a six-disc changer
Focusing on the positive aspect of having a music system in the car despite radio issues.
Tide's coming in
Observing the natural cycle of tides, possibly symbolizing change.
Tide never goes out
Suggesting the constancy of the tide, drawing attention to its perpetual nature.
Birds chatter on the dock
Highlighting the uncertainty in understanding the communication of birds.
Who knows what they're talking about
Reflecting on the mystery of avian communication.
This one looks friendly
Noting a friendly-looking individual in a boat.
That one looks mean
Observing another person who appears unfriendly.
But this old pedal-boat swan
Referring to a pedal-boat swan as the queen of birds.
She'll be the bird queen
Emphasizing the significance of the pedal-boat swan in the scene.
You got the cooler
Allocating responsibilities, with one person having the cooler and the other the deck chairs.
I got the deck chairs
Emphasizing the need for relaxation and comfort on the boat.
Snorkel, fins, and goggles
List of items indicating preparedness for water activities.
There's a lot of water out there
Highlighting the vastness of the water and the potential for adventure.
Little boat big ocean
Commenting on the contrast between the small boat and the expansive ocean.
Just look at these whitecaps
Noting the presence of whitecaps, suggesting rough seas.
When the moon comes out
Indicating the beginning of the night and the opening of the bar for a nightcap.
Bar's open, time for a nightcap
Inviting a toast to the patron saint of amateur mariners.
Precious little corkscrew
Expressing gratitude for a small but essential tool.
So glad you thought of it
Acknowledging the importance of preparation and foresight.
The wine is not good
Commenting on the quality of the wine, suggesting it may not be excellent, but there is an abundance of it.
But there's a lot of it
Highlighting the quantity of wine rather than its quality.
A toast to the patron saint
Proposing a toast to the patron saint of amateur mariners.
Of amateur mariners
Acknowledging the importance of insignificant others in the narrative.
Insignificant others
Recognizing and toasting minor characters who play a smaller role in the story.
And minor characters
Concluding with a toast to minor characters in the narrative.
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