Our country
Superbutt Lyrics

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OUR COUNTRY feat Zoli Téglás
Music by Superbutt
Lyrics by Z. Téglás

I'm not a liar
I'm not the bearer of your bad news
It was the other guys before me
I swear that's the truth

Vote for me cos I'm the truth
For me!

You made your bed now lay
With the dogs of yesterday
Just wipe away the fleas, the cash
In time you'll have to pay

All you can be
We need your money
No one rides for free
What's in it, what's in it for me?
For me...

The grass is always greener
A new flag will be raised
You made your bed now lay in it
With the dogs of yesterday
For a bowl of soup
And a jug of wine
Trade in your soul, the ballot's cast
Your future's left behind

All you can be
They need our money
It's all our country
What's in it, what's in it for me?
For me...

Our time was yesterday

Greased the palms on every corner, every turn
Intimidation tactics from the past they've learned
Propaganda imported from the holy land
Nero played the lute and watched his people burn

All you can be
We need your money
No one rides for free

What's in it, what's in it for me?
For me...

Overall Meaning

The song "Our Country" by Superbutt is a political commentary on corruption and the endless pursuit of power and money in politics. The lyrics begin with the singer declaring his honesty and distance from previous corrupt politicians, asking for the public to vote for him because he is the truth. The chorus then speaks to the harsh reality that the public has created for themselves through their past choices; they must live with the consequences of their actions and pay the price. The next lines show the political machine at work, using people's desire for power and money to manipulate them into making deals that ultimately sacrifice their own morals and values. The grass may seem greener on the other side, but a new flag will eventually be raised, and the same corrupt cycle will continue.

The song then speaks to the specific methods used by corrupt politicians and the propaganda tactics they use to retain power. The mention of Nero playing the lute and watching his people burn is a reference to the Roman emperor's alleged playing of music while the city of Rome burned. This is used as an analogy for politicians who are willing to allow their country to crumble as long as they can keep their power and wealth.

Overall, the song is a warning against corrupt politics and a plea for the public to take responsibility for their own choices and actions.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not a liar
I am telling the truth

I'm not the bearer of your bad news
I am not responsible for delivering negative information to you

It was the other guys before me
Those who came before me are at fault

I swear that's the truth
I promise that what I am saying is true

Vote for me cos I'm the truth
Choose me as your leader because I am honest

You made your bed now lay
You are responsible for your own mistakes

With the dogs of yesterday
Live with the consequences of your past actions

Just wipe away the fleas, the cash
Get rid of the corrupt influences

In time you'll have to pay
Eventually, you will face the consequences

All you can be
Do the best that you can