The Punch Line Lyrics

Lyric discussion by The Minuteman 

Cover art for The Punch Line lyrics by Minutemen

It speaks for itself. George Custer was a man seen as a hero for fighting Indians and he died in combat at the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as "Custer's Last Stand." The song basically says even though he was regarded as a hero while he was alive, he died as a coward.