President Garfield
The Juliana Hatfield Three Lyrics

Every time that truck goes by I think of you
Every time I see/hear something that reminds me of you, I am filled with thoughts of you

You drove right through the wall
You were so fearless and determined that you accomplished something seemingly impossible

And now the kids all want to follow you
Your strength and bravery have inspired others, particularly younger people, to want to emulate you

I don't smoke, so why am I smokin'?
I don't participate in bad habits, so why am I doing something that is harmful to me?

Took a hit and now I'm chokin'
I indulged in something I shouldn't have, and now I am having trouble dealing with the consequences

He wrote a book about himself
He authored a memoir or autobiography about his own life experiences

I keep it on my shelf
I have a physical copy of the book, which I display prominently in my home

And when I was in Washington
During a trip to Washington D.C., or while living in the city

I walked down all the streets of which he wrote
I intentionally sought out and explored all of the locations mentioned in the book, as a way of immersing myself in his experiences

I can't sing; I'm not a singer
I am not musically talented or experienced in any way

I swear I'm gonna kill myself if you bring her
I am so frustrated or angered by this situation that I am using hyperbole to express my emotional state

Her, her, her, her, her, her
A repetitive, almost chanted expression of my frustration or anger related to a specific woman

Iron will, iron hand
An unbreakable determination and strength of character

Neck like a tire, iron man
A thick, muscular neck and a massive build that typify a powerful, unstoppable strength

Iron fist, pump that jam
A firm, decisive approach to leadership or control accompanied by an energetic, enthusiastic style of music

Iron eye, iron gland
An intense, unwavering focus and a powerful, unstinting drive to achieve success

Iron face, iron plan
A stoic, unemotional attitude that is combined with meticulous planning and a firm sense of purpose

Fill that empty coffee can
Put something into a container that previously had nothing in it

Iron bar, metal band
A literal reference to metal materials that evoke a sense of strength, toughness, and durability

Pumping iron man
Working out, lifting weights, or otherwise engaging in physical exercise as a way of building strength and power

I am only human; I am weak
Despite my admiration for strength and power, I am aware of my own limitations and shortcomings

I want his power inside of me
I admire this person so much that I would like to embody their strength and determination in my own life

And I'm not talking about a piece of meat
This is not a reference to a literal physical transfer of strength or ability

I'm saying something really deep
I am expressing a profound and sincere emotion

I'm saying something really deep
I am emphasizing the importance and gravity of what I am saying

I'm saying something really...
I am building suspense, or suggesting that there is more to come

I'm saying something really deep
This is a repetition of my earlier emphasis on the profundity and significance of my emotions

I'm saying something really deep
Likewise, this repetition reinforces the gravity of what I am expressing

I'm saying something really deep, yeah, yeah
This is a final repetition of the importance of my feelings, with a musical flourish to indicate a sense of finality or resolution