Question

too late to apologize: a declaration - by soomo publishing
on the lines below, explain what is meant by the phrases from the lyrics that appeared in bold.
verse 1
halfway across the globe, and were standing on new ground
screaming cross the waves, you cant hear a sound
theres no fair trials, no trade, no liberties... no tea
weve colonized america; we wont stand for tyranny... oh king
chorus
and its too late to apologize, its too late
i said its too late to apologize, its too late
verse 2:
weve paid your foolish tax, read the acts, and they just wont do
we want to make it clear, we believe this much is true
all men were created with certain unalienable rights
among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
chorus 3x
halfway across the globe
and were standing on new ground
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Explanation:

1. The opening lines describe a sense of being in a new and distant place, perhaps symbolizing the settlers' arrival in America, with the "screaming 'cross the waves" suggesting the harshness of the sea - journey and the isolation they felt. The lack of "fair trials, no trade, no liberties" and "no tea" implies the grievances against British rule, such as lack of legal rights, restricted trade, and the Tea - Act related issues. The mention of colonizing America and not standing for tyranny is a statement of the colonists' desire for independence from the British king.
2. The chorus "it's too late to apologize" is a strong statement, perhaps indicating that the colonists feel that the British actions have gone too far and apologies are no longer sufficient to mend the relationship. It could also be seen as a resolve to move forward towards independence.
3. Paying "foolish tax" and reading "the acts" refers to the colonists' resentment of British taxes like the Stamp Act and other oppressive acts. The statement about believing in the truth of unalienable rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) is a reference to the Declaration of Independence ideals, emphasizing that the colonists believe these rights have been violated by the British.
4. "Halfway across the globe and we're standing on new ground" again emphasizes the physical distance of the American colonies from Britain and the new identity and sense of place the colonists are developing as they move towards self - determination.

Answer:

1. Describes colonists' arrival, grievances against British rule, and desire for independence.
2. Signifies that British actions are beyond the point of apology for colonists; shows resolve for independence.
3. Resentment of British taxes and acts; assertion of unalienable rights.
4. Emphasizes distance from Britain and new colonial identity.