I greatly enjoy sidestepping and being elusive. I cut through situations and lead people in my desired direction. I've made my presence known and enjoyed making grand entrances. I enjoy sidestepping and playing hard to catch. I'm taking action and someone will need to put an end to her actions. Miss Mona is seen as a problem in that town. Since I have no close contact, I can only speculate on what she's doing. I don't personally know Miss Mona, but I've heard of her. I promise to keep a watchful eye and be trustworthy. My good friends can rest easy knowing I'll continue to stand up for what I believe in. I believe in good, profitable, clean living with daily prayer. I feel it's important to solemnly declare to my good friends, So, it follows that I cannot tell a lie.Īs a poor boy who became great, I have no reason to lie. I support progress and the flag and hope it continues to fly high. I assure you that I speak my mind and don't hold back.Īnd, fellow Texans, I'm for progress and the flag- long may it fly. I assure you, and I mean it- Now, who says I don't speak out as plain as day? I am here to humbly express my pride to be among Texans. Overall, "The Sidestep" is a clever and biting critique of politics and politicians, using humor and satire to expose the contradictions and ulterior motives of those in power.įellow Texans, I am proudly standing here to humbly say. It is revealed that he has no personal knowledge of her, but he still judges her and takes steps to "close her down." This could be interpreted as commentary on the hypocrisy and moralistic attitudes of politicians who claim to be dedicated to goodness and clean living, but use their power to attack those they believe are immoral. The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer targets Miss Mona. He "sweeps around the wide step" and "cuts a little swathe" to appear as a leader while not actually committing to anything. He is able to make promises and excite the people, but he ultimately avoids taking a firm stance on any issue. The chorus of the song, "Ooh I love to dance a little sidestep, now they see me now they don't," is a metaphor for the singer's political maneuvering. So, it follows that I cannot tell a lie." This is a reference to George Washington, who famously said "I cannot tell a lie" when asked if he cut down a cherry tree as a child. He also portrays himself as a self-made man, with the line "I'm a poor boy, come to greatness.
The first verse establishes the singer as a politician who is not afraid to speak his mind and proclaims himself as a champion of progress and the American flag. However, as the song goes on, it becomes clear that his intentions are not entirely pure and that he is willing to use his power to take down those he deems unfit, such as Miss Mona. The singer of the song is a politician from Texas who is making promises and portraying himself as a simple, humble man who is dedicated to progress and patriotism. The song "The Sidestep" by Charles Durning has a satirical tone and a political undertone. I am taking certain steps here, someone somewhere's gonna have to close her down.Īnd, ooh I love to sweep around the wide step. Now, Miss Mona, I don't know her, though I've heard the name, oh yes.īut, of course I've no close contact, so what she is doing I can only guess.Īnd now, Miss Mona, she's a blemish on the face of that good town. I've come and gone and, ooh I love to sweep around the wide step,Ĭut a little swathe and lead the people on.
Ooh I love to dance a little sidestep, now they see me now they don't. You can trust me, for I promise, I shall keep a watchful eye upon ya'll. I'm for goodness and for profit and for living clean and saying daily prayer.Īnd now, my good friends, you can sleep nights, I'll continue to stand tall. Now my good friends, it behooves me to be solemn and declare,
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