Union Maid
Embrace Unity: The Courageous Tale of a Fearless Union Maid
Lyrics
There once was a union maid, she never was afraid
Introduces a fearless union maid who was never afraid.
Of goons and ginks and company finks and the deputy sheriffs who made the raid.
Lists the challenges she faced, including opposition from goons, ginks, company finks, and deputy sheriffs during raids.
She went to the union hall when a meeting it was called,
Describes her attendance at union hall meetings when called.
And when the Legion boys come 'round
Highlights her defiance when confronted by the Legion boys.
She always stood her ground.
Emphasizes her unwavering commitment to standing her ground.
Oh, you can't scare me, I'm sticking to the union,
Expresses her fearlessness and commitment to the union cause, asserting that nothing can intimidate her.
I'm sticking to the union, I'm sticking to the union.
-Oh, you can't scare me, I'm sticking to the union,
-I'm sticking to the union 'til the day I die.
-This union maid was wise to the tricks of company spies,
Notes her awareness of company spies and her ability to outsmart them, emphasizing her organizational skills.
She couldn't be fooled by a company stool, she'd always organize the guys.
Highlights her resistance to being deceived by company informers, underlining her dedication to organizing fellow workers.
She always got her way when she struck for better pay.
Portrays her success in negotiating for better pay during strikes.
She'd show her card to the National Guard
Mentions her willingness to confront authorities, symbolized by showing her card to the National Guard.
And this is what she'd say
Quotes her statement to the National Guard, suggesting a bold and assertive demeanor.
You gals who want to be free, just take a tip from me;
Offers advice to women aspiring for freedom, encouraging them to associate with union men and join the ladies' auxiliary.
Get you a man who's a union man and join the ladies' auxiliary.
Further emphasizes the importance of having a union man as a partner for women seeking freedom.
Married life ain't hard when you got a union card,
Suggests that married life becomes easier with a union card, hinting at the benefits of being part of a union.
A union man has a happy life when he's got a union wife.
Celebrates the idea that a union man enjoys a happy life with a union wife, reinforcing the positive aspects of union membership.
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