Lyrics
That's my boy
Expressing pride or recognition of a person as "my boy."
American son
Referring to the person as an American, emphasizing national identity.
Hope I'm not around
Expressing a desire not to witness or be present during a certain event or realization.
When he gets the idea
Suggesting a concern about a particular idea forming in the person's mind.
To buy a gun.
Highlighting the potentially dangerous consequence of the person considering buying a gun.
That's our boy
Similar to line 1, expressing shared ownership or responsibility for the person as "our boy."
America's gone
Commenting on the state of America, possibly suggesting a negative transformation or decline.
Hope I'm not to blame
Expressing concern about being held accountable for a negative outcome related to the person.
When he gets the idea
Similar to line 4, expressing worry about a particular idea taking shape in the person's mind.
To kill someone.
Highlighting the severe consequence of the person contemplating killing someone.
How do you ever really love someone?
Pondering the complexity of truly loving someone, raising questions about the nature of love.
How do you ever really love someone?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the difficulty in understanding and expressing genuine love.
The flag's been broken
Referring to a symbol of national identity, possibly indicating a damaged or compromised state.
By an enemy
Suggesting an external force or adversary that has damaged the national symbol.
Raised on MTV
Pointing to the influence of popular culture (MTV) on the person who may have damaged the flag.
Raised on you and me
Highlighting a collective responsibility, with "you and me" contributing to the person's upbringing.
How do you ever really love someone?
Reiterating the challenge of truly loving someone in the context of the damaged national symbol.
How do you ever really love someone?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the ongoing difficulty in understanding and expressing genuine love.
Gone, yeah, he's gone
Indicating the departure or absence of the person, suggesting a sense of loss or separation.
And I have known nothing 'bout you
Expressing a lack of knowledge or understanding about the departed person.
Yeah, he's gone
Reiterating the person's absence and the finality of their departure.
And he's never coming back.
Emphasizing that the person is not returning, underscoring a sense of permanence.
Where's our saviour?
Possibly expressing a search for salvation or a solution in the face of the person's departure.
I'm looking for a sign
Expressing a desire for a sign or indication, possibly seeking guidance or reassurance.
Just need something to clean
Describing a need to cleanse or cope with the aftermath of a distressing experience.
The blood from my numb, weary mind
Highlighting the emotional toll and impact on the mind, possibly due to a traumatic event.
How do you ever really love someone?
Repeating the question about the complexity of truly loving someone, reflecting on the overarching theme.
How do you ever really love someone?
Reiterating the ongoing challenge of understanding and expressing genuine love in the given context.
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