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Texas
Good Riddance Lyrics
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And though we never started out that way
We've got to ask ourselves
Is this the land that our fathers made?
That silver spoon is going to fade and rust
Got no respect and we've lost our trust
And Texas, what's become of your favorite sons?
Why are your friends all acting strange?
This ain't no time for a foolish heart
It's time we've got to act our age
You'll never break me down
Better believe we've got our eyes on you
And we know the crooked things you do
You'd better wake up now
And answer for the things you've done
All of the lies that you propagate
You've raped the charm from the lone star state
And there's a cancer deep
Inside a Texas heart tonight
The lyrics to "Texas" by Good Riddance address the deteriorating state of the Lone Star State, both in terms of its political environment and moral decay. The opening lines of the song depict a gloomy and foreboding atmosphere, implying that something is amiss. The following line offers an indication of what is wrong, as the singer questions whether modern Texas is consistent with the state that its founders envisioned. This sentiment is reinforced in the next line, indicating that the privileges of birthright and entitlement will not be sufficient to preserve Texas's distinctive character.
The second verse is more explicit in its criticisms of Texas. "You'd better wake up now / And answer for the things you've done / All of the lies that you propagate / You've raped the charm from the lone star state" accuses Texas of unscrupulous behavior and identifies the loss of the state's distinctive quality. The final line of the chorus, "You'll never break me down," suggests that Good Riddance stands resolutely against Texas's current trajectory and will continue to do so.
Overall, "Texas" is an indictment of the state's political culture and moral decay. The lyrics suggest that Texas has been corrupted by unprincipled actors who are willing to compromise its values in pursuit of personal gain. The song implores Texans to wake up and address the problems that plague their state before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a chill in the air today
Something doesn't feel right today, there's a sense of unease in the air
And though we never started out that way
Even though things didn't start out bad, they have taken a turn for the worse
We've got to ask ourselves
It's time to reflect and wonder about the current state of things
Is this the land that our fathers made?
Does the current state of our land resemble what our ancestors fought for?
That silver spoon is going to fade and rust
The privilege and entitlement we've enjoyed will decay and deteriorate
Got no respect and we've lost our trust
We've lost the respect of others due to our betrayal of trust
And Texas, what's become of your favorite sons?
What has happened to the pride and promise of the people of Texas?
[Chorus] Why are your friends all acting strange?
Why are those we thought we could trust behaving in such an odd manner?
This ain't no time for a foolish heart
We can't afford to make naive or reckless decisions during this critical time
It's time we've got to act our age
We must be mature and responsible in our actions
You'll never break me down
We will not be defeated or discouraged
Better believe we've got our eyes on you
We are closely monitoring your behavior and actions
And we know the crooked things you do
We are aware of the dishonest and unethical things you are involved in
You'd better wake up now
It's time to recognize the severity of the situation
And answer for the things you've done
You must take responsibility for your actions and face the consequences
All of the lies that you propagate
The falsehoods and deception that you spread
You've raped the charm from the lone star state
You've destroyed the allure and appeal of Texas
And there's a cancer deep
There's a pervasive problem that's eating away at the core
Inside a Texas heart tonight
This problem is deeply ingrained in the values and spirit of Texas
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