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On Independence Day, We curse the British and bring couches into the lawn.
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We cursed the rain and moved our couches back inside.
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We bless the day that gives us such beautiful light.
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We eat meat in the yard. (Those who do not eat meat disguise their vegetables as meat.)
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We play the keyboard from street to grimy street.
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We practice the freedom to recycle beer bottles in our own front yards.
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As the sun sets over the Capital of the Free World, the planning of the next revolution starts.
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Alex V drives out to Virginia to jam with the band.
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The band houses a great fog machine.
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Rock on.