"Mason / Dixon" is a song by the band Urge Overkill. The lyrics depict a narrative that revolves around the state of North Carolina and the emotions and experiences of the protagonist. The song opens with a mention of the leaves being gone and the laundry line being dry, suggesting a sense of desolation and emptiness. The reference to a "house unholy" indicates a negative or troubled environment. The protagonist questions what they did to deserve the treatment they are receiving, implying that they are being rejected or abandoned by someone. The line "Now you're through with me, you're going downtown" suggests that the person they are addressing is leaving or moving on. The chorus repeats the line "Let's go to war," which represents a desire for confrontation or conflict. It can be interpreted metaphorically as a call to resolve their issues or engage in a struggle. The verse continues with a realization that there was a bad surprise in store for the protagonist. The mention of a crime below the Mason Dixon line refers to a regrettable action or event that took place in North Carolina, which adds to the melancholic tone of the song. The protagonist expresses a lack of memory or recollection towards the person they are addressing, suggesting either a detachment or an intentional attempt to forget. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the unresolved tension and the reference to the crime below the Mason Dixon line, leaving the listener to ponder the specific details and implications of what happened in North Carolina.
