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U.S. Bombs Lyrics

America the beautiful
Referencing the United States, a country with many natural beauties and admirable aspects.

Amber waves of race
A play on words to suggest that racism is still prevalent in society (in contrast to the original phrase 'amber waves of grain' which describes the crops that grow in the US).

Constitutes equality
Indicating that a fundamental principle of the United States is that everyone is equal, regardless of race, gender, religion, etc.

Don’t dub us left or right
Referring to the political divide in the US and urging the listener not to label themselves according to political party.

Tora, tora, tora
Repeating the phrase used by Japanese forces to indicate surprise attack during WWII and implying that the US is under attack by corrupt forces within the country.

Freedoms just another verb
Suggesting that the concept of freedom is overused and that the word itself doesn't have as much weight as it should.

That they’ve put on a roof
Imagery used to demonstrate that the idea of freedom has been contained or limited in some way.

Analyze everything I say
Implies that people listen too closely to what others say, and perhaps too nitpicky about the words they use.

And take it wrong to boot
Indicates that some individuals may misconstrue or misunderstand what is being said for their own purposes.

Smash fashion, fascism
A call to action to oppose and dismantle societal and political systems that encourage conformity and bigotry.

Contradiction figure it out
Acknowledging that society is filled with contradictions and complexities that are difficult to understand or reconcile.

Criticism
Acknowledging that there will always be people who criticize or oppose various actions.

Maybe you're just coming through
Suggesting that not everyone's perspective is equally valid, and that some may be misguided or misinformed.

So give me all you want
Implies that the singer is willing to hear out and listen to others, even if they disagree with them.

Tora, tora, tora
Repeating the phrase used by Japanese forces to reference the idea that the US is under siege and facing its own internal struggles.

Life and crimes
Acknowledging that everyone has their own experiences and may have done things they are not proud of.

And crimes of life
Indicates that there are certain things that may be inherent to life that are not within individual's control, and may not be positive.

Much too personal
Refers to the tendency of society to dig into other people's personal lives or flaws, often without good reason or justification.

We won't get through the ground
A metaphor suggesting that society may never reconcile or overcome its own internal issues without fundamental change.