All I Wanted
R.O.S.E. Lyrics

You know where I come from
You have an idea of my background and upbringing

You know what I feel
You have an understanding of my emotions

You're Yul Brynner Westworld Reporting from the field
You're like Yul Brynner's character in Westworld, always in control and reporting from the front lines

I threw it into reverse Made a motion to repeal You kicked my legs from under me And tried to take the wheel
I tried to change course or undo a decision, but you didn't let me and took control instead

Now I know that the sun has shined on my side of the street The basket of America, the weevils and the wheat The milk and honeyed congregation, scrubbed and apple-cheeked Salute Apollo 13 from the rattle jewelry seats
I recognize that my part of America has its own unique qualities, and even amidst the struggles and imperfections, there are moments of greatness worth celebrating

Mythology's seductive and it turned a trick on me That I have just begun to understand
I fell for the alluring appeal of mythology, and now I'm starting to see through its deceptions

The rodeo is staged, gold circle goat-ropers and clowns A rumble in the third act, tie 'em up and burn 'em down We're armed to the teeth, born a little breech Blue-plate special analysts, cells and SUV's We can't approach the Allies 'cause they seem a little peeved And speak a language we don't understand
It feels like everything around us is just a show – full of circus-like characters and violence. We're heavily armed and prepared for anything, but our communication and understanding with other nations is strained

Prop up The Omega Man, we're primed for victory God gave us the upper hand, there's honor among thieves Temper it with arrogance, a dash of sad conceit The top's down on the T-Bird, we're the children of the free
We're confident and poised for success, convinced that God is on our side and we have a sense of honor even if we're willing to do questionable things. We balance that confidence with a hint of conceit and indulgence, living life as carefree young people

Storm into the boardroom of the conquering elite Did you recognize the madman who is shouting in the streets? Destroy the things that I don't understand Destroy the things that I don't understand
We have a sense of righteous indignation against the elite, but we're also up against forces that we don't fully comprehend. We want to destroy anything that doesn't make sense to us