The song uses the love song format to parody colonial possessiveness. By making imperial domination sound like a jilted ex-boyfriend’s ballad, it exposes the absurdity of George’s entitlement and emotional manipulation.

The song was sparked during his honeymoon, with Hugh Laurie jokingly saying “Aww, you’ll be back.” Miranda turned that quip into the song’s concept — a tyrant writing a delusional love letter to his revolting colonies.

It’s the climax of the song’s dark joke. By placing grotesque violence in the middle of a catchy chorus, it lampoons how tyranny cloaks cruelty in the language of care.