Sovereignty Flight
The Gories Lyrics
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Everybody knows that might makes right
You got the whole damn arctic all to yourself
Don't wanna give it to nobody else
Cramped in a cockpit for ten fuckin' hours
Gotta make sure that our water stays ours
People look to you to lose your cool
Maybe someday the south will wise up
I don't think so
Put a maple leaf over your heads
And pray for better days
But don't hold your breath
Don't be so fucking optimistic eh toi!
7: 10 pm leaving on a flight
Everybody knows that might makes right
You got the whole damn arctic all to yourself
Don't wanna give it to nobody else
The Gories's song "Sovereignty Flight" presents a cynical perspective on contemporary politics and power dynamics in relation to the Arctic region. The lyrics describe a flight departing at 7:10 pm, presumably to the Arctic, where the singer emphasizes the idea that might makes right. This idea suggests that whoever has the most power is the one who determines what is right or wrong, regardless of any moral or ethical considerations. The line, "You got the whole damn Arctic all to yourself / Don't wanna give it to nobody else,” further emphasizes that whoever has the most power is in control of the Arctic resources, which is a significant concern for many people and countries.
The lyrics go on to describe the experience of being cramped in a cockpit for ten hours while trying to maintain their precious resources, which highlights the fragile and precarious situation regarding control over the Arctic. The singer suggests that people are looking for someone to lose their cool, but they feel like a fool in this mess. The song ends with an ironic note, suggesting that there is no hope for a better future. The phrase "Maybe someday the south will wise up / I don't think so" reveals a feeling of hopelessness that any kind of significant change will happen in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
7:10 pm leaving on a flight
The singer is departing on a plane at the given time.
Everybody knows that might makes right
The singer believes that power and strength are the ultimate deciding factors.
You got the whole damn arctic all to yourself
The singer is referring to Canada's control over a large area of the Arctic and the benefits that come with it.
Don't wanna give it to nobody else
The artist does not want to share or relinquish control over the Arctic to other nations or groups.
Cramped in a cockpit for ten fuckin' hours
The artist is uncomfortable on the long flight and is likely a pilot or crew member.
Gotta make sure that our water stays ours
The singer is concerned with protecting Canada's water resources and preventing their exploitation or destruction.
People look to you to lose your cool
The singer is in a situation where they are expected to remain calm and composed despite potential difficulties or challenges.
Can't help but feel like a fool
The artist is struggling to maintain their composure and feels embarrassed or foolish as a result.
Maybe someday the south will wise up
The artist hopes that other nations, particularly those in the southern hemisphere, will become more aware of and respectful towards Canada's sovereignty and interests in the Arctic.
I don't think so
The artist is doubtful that this will happen.
Put a maple leaf over your heads
The singer is suggesting that Canadians should be proud of their national identity and heritage when asserting their sovereignty in the Arctic.
And pray for better days
The artist is expressing a desire for improvements or positive changes in the political situation surrounding the Arctic.
But don't hold your breath
The singer is not confident that these changes will occur anytime soon.
Don't be so fucking optimistic eh toi!
The singer is criticizing those who are overly positive or naive about the prospects for Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic.
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