The Word
The Junkyard Band Lyrics

Talking about W O R and that D (talking bout the word)
The song is focused on the word and its consequences, and the letters WOR and D is used to denote it.

Talking about W O R and that D (let me tell you bout the word)
The singer is introducing the listener to the topic of the song, which is the word.

W O R and that D (its about the word)
The song is about the word and its implications.

Talking about W O R and that D (let me tell you about the word)
The artist emphasizes his intention to inform the listener about the subject of the song, which is the word.

Now my momma went down to foodstamp place she was looking a like a tramp, And they cut her off and they cut her back and said "this program will be rerouted", she said "what's happening, what's the word?
The artist's mother went to the foodstamp office to get aid, but the program was cut off, and she was confused and asking what is happening.

They said "hey miss, haven't you heard?
The government worker asks the singer's mother if she is aware of the current situation.

The trench is getting deep for you and your honey, Regan gave the Pentagon the food stamp money!
The situation is getting worse for the singer's mother and others in similar situations because the government diverted the funds intended for food stamps to the Pentagon.

Now farmer Brown can't sell his crops cause the spring time floods Mr. Regan won't give him aid he said "hey! you betta sell that mud!", and he said " what's happening, what's the word?
Farmer Brown is in a difficult situation because he cannot sell his crops due to floods, and when he asked for aid from the government, he was advised to sell the mud. He asks for an explanation of the situation.

Mr. Brown now haven't you heard?
The government worker is asking Farmer Brown if he is aware of the current situation.

The trench is getting deeper for you and you buddy, Regan gave the Pentagon the farmer Brown money!
The situation is getting worse for Farmer Brown and other farmers because the government diverted the funds intended for farmers to the Pentagon.

Now they took our land, and they took our home, we gotta find another place, the government is moving in the build an air force base, who said "what's happening, what's the word?
People are losing their land and homes because the government wants to build an air force base, and they are seeking an explanation for this situation.

You mean you people haven't heard the future lookin dim so don't even plan, Regan gave the Pentagon the money and the land!
The future looks bleak because the government is taking people's land and using it to build an air force base, and they diverted the funds intended for citizens to the Pentagon.

Breakdown!
The singer is signaling the start of the breakdown section of the song.

Hit it!
The singer is signaling the start of the musical part of the breakdown section.

Now, the trench is getting deeper and it's not too funny, Regan gave the Pentagon the foodstamp money...
The situation is becoming critical as the government continues to divert money from essential programs to the Pentagon.

the trench is gettin deep and its not too funny, Regan gave the Pentagon the farmer Brown money...
The situation is further deteriorating as the government continues to divert funds intended for farmers to the Pentagon.

the trench is getting deeper and its not too funny, Reagan gave the Pentagon the student loan money...
The situation is worsening as the government continues to divert funds intended for students to the Pentagon.

the trench is getting deeper and its not too funny, Regan gave the Pentagon all our money!
The situation has gotten out of hand, and the government had diverted all the funds to the Pentagon, causing a dire situation.

Talking about W O R and that D(ooh, ooh talking bout the word)
The singer is revisiting the theme of the song, which is the word and its implications.

Talking about W O R and that D(let me tell you, let me tell you bout the word)
The artist is still focused on the theme of the song and is eager to inform the listener about it.

W O R and that D(yeahh, im a tell you bout the word)
The artist is reminding the listener about the theme of the song and is still eager to discuss it.