We Drink Whiskey
Rebellion in a Glass: The Yellow Dandies' Whiskey Anthem
Lyrics
We drink whiskey, we drink rum
We consume alcoholic drinks like whiskey and rum.
We don't cower, we don't run
We don't show fear or retreat from challenges.
Kill all men with our guns
We metaphorically conquer or defeat all opposition or adversaries using our firearms.
TVA came, took my land
A government agency (TVA) confiscated my property.
Worked all day with my hands
I worked diligently using manual labor.
They laid my cattle, killed my band
They slaughtered my livestock, possibly my musical group.
Back to the mountains, headed home
I returned to nature, likely the mountains, to go back to my origins or roots.
Got no power, got no phones
I lack modern amenities such as electricity and communication devices.
Purify the waters with no clothes
I cleanse or make pure the water sources without any clothing, suggesting a raw, unadulterated act.
Left my darling standing in the rain
I left my loved one in a difficult situation, possibly symbolized by standing in the rain.
Went to karaoke, sang a sad refrain
I sought solace by singing a melancholic song at a karaoke session.
Took a bunch of Quaaludes, smooch away the pain
I consumed Quaaludes, a sedative drug, to numb emotional pain.
Got my scooter, power slide
I perform a daring maneuver with my scooter, possibly indicating a risky or adventurous behavior.
Drink some whiskey, going on a ride
I drink whiskey while riding my scooter.
Cops can't catch me, ride or die
I believe law enforcement cannot apprehend or control me; I'm committed to a lifestyle of resilience.
The Zapatistas blow their horn
The Zapatistas, a revolutionary group, signal their call to action.
I must follow, duty sworn
I feel obligated to follow their cause due to a sworn duty.
Through my dying I'm reborn
My transformation or renewal comes through facing mortality or extreme circumstances.
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