Lyrics
So what if my house has wheels
Expressing indifference towards a conventional home, suggesting a mobile lifestyle.
There's nothing that I have you'd want to steal
Asserting that possessions are not valuable or desirable to others.
I hear my ex's voice in my kids dirty little mouth
Noting the influence of the speaker's ex-partner on their children's behavior or language.
If it wasn't for welfare id never go out to see my
Dependence on welfare as a reason for limited social interactions.
Pink flamingos
Introduction of the motif "Pink Flamingos."
My pink flamingos
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the pink flamingos.
I like my life in this funky little town
Expressing contentment with life in a unique or unconventional town.
I hope a tornado won't blow it all down
Fear of natural disasters threatening the stability of the speaker's life.
Sit so proud in my rusted out cadillac
Proud ownership of a deteriorated Cadillac as a symbol of status.
But if it worked good id never come back to see my
Suggesting a reluctance to leave the town even if the car were functional.
Pink flamingos
Reiteration of the symbolic importance of the pink flamingos.
My pink flamingos
Emphasizing personal attachment to the pink flamingos.
The man from the bank come with a truck
Introduction of a conflict involving the bank attempting to seize the speaker's home.
To take my home away
Expressing the imminent loss of the speaker's residence.
They took my kids, my dog, my little goldfish
Listing the possessions taken away during the eviction.
But as they rolled out I said I'll stay with my
Defiance against the eviction, declaring the intention to stay with the pink flamingos.
Pink flamingos
Final reiteration of the symbolic importance of the pink flamingos.
My pink flamingos
Reaffirming the speaker's attachment to the pink flamingos despite adversity.
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