Tank
Drive Your Own Tank: A Musical Rebellion of Independence
Lyrics
I can sign for one, two
The speaker is indicating their ability to sign up for various options.
Or three or four
Expressing flexibility in the number of options available to them.
Get three weeks off in a year or more
Referring to taking time off from work, possibly indicating a job with benefits.
Save up and get my very own SLR
Goal of saving money to buy a camera, possibly an SLR (Single Lens Reflex).
'Cause I can drive my very own tank
Metaphorical expression of power and control—being able to drive a tank.
Yes, I can
Reaffirming their capability to handle a tank.
Can you see the bullet's high velocity
Describing the destructive force of a bullet and its capability to cause harm.
It can blow a man's arm off
Highlighting the severe impact of high-velocity bullets.
At the count of three
Suggesting readiness to take action or cause damage when necessary.
If I get my hands on one of those
Implies a sense of danger or power when in possession of something destructive.
I'm something to watch out for
Warning others about the speaker's potential capability or threat.
'Cause I can drive my very own tank
Reiterating the metaphorical ability to control a tank.
Yes, I can
Reasserting confidence in their capacity to handle a tank.
Don't care whereabouts, they send me now
Indifference towards the destination or place they are sent.
Send picture postcards
Expressing communication through postcards despite the situation.
To my old mother and father
Addressing family members, possibly to assure them.
So when I get home
Anticipating a return home with pride due to their capabilities.
They'll have someone to be proud of
Wanting to make their family proud of their abilities or achievements.
'Cause I can drive my very own tank
Reaffirming the metaphorical control over a tank and its power.
Yes, I can, yes, I can maim
Emphasizing the capability to cause harm or injury.
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