Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
You couldn't make it in the corps 'cuz it was too fuckin' hard
You shriveled up your dick and joined the national guard
You're in the fuckin' airports - you're in my fuckin' dreams
I'm so goddamned mad I'm bursting at the seams
America's my home you gotta reckon with me
Got you my crosshairs - a murder scene
Don't fuck with my militia you can eat my shit
This is my battle hymn it's a number one hit
Now you're a hero - great american zero
Two bit bobby deniro - great american zero
Big bad piggy boy doin' his job
Red white and blue jack a patriot slob
Your wife is so proud but who are you now?
Fire fightin' crossing guard or sacred cow
Uncle sam says "he wants you"
You're all full of shit so you got nothin' to prove
Call me what you want, jack, I don't give a fuck
Bout the pussy ass flag on your pickup truck
Now you're a hero - great american zero
Two bit bobby deniro - great american zero
Lookin' in the future now the answer is clear
Bitch slappin' soldiers like we do over here
Put a bullet thru my television one thru my head
The alpha the omega I'd be better off dead
Now you're a hero - great american zero
Two bit bobby deniro - great american zero
You shriveled up your dick and joined the national guard
You're in the fuckin' airports - you're in my fuckin' dreams
I'm so goddamned mad I'm bursting at the seams
America's my home you gotta reckon with me
Got you my crosshairs - a murder scene
Don't fuck with my militia you can eat my shit
This is my battle hymn it's a number one hit
Now you're a hero - great american zero
Two bit bobby deniro - great american zero
Big bad piggy boy doin' his job
Red white and blue jack a patriot slob
Your wife is so proud but who are you now?
Fire fightin' crossing guard or sacred cow
Uncle sam says "he wants you"
You're all full of shit so you got nothin' to prove
Call me what you want, jack, I don't give a fuck
Bout the pussy ass flag on your pickup truck
Now you're a hero - great american zero
Two bit bobby deniro - great american zero
Lookin' in the future now the answer is clear
Bitch slappin' soldiers like we do over here
Put a bullet thru my television one thru my head
The alpha the omega I'd be better off dead
Now you're a hero - great american zero
Two bit bobby deniro - great american zero
Lyrics submitted by slamking
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