Soberly

And in the late ‘40s, a plan was hatched to shoot a feature film, fictional but soberly respectful of the real-life Golden Gloves tournament and its belief in good, clean combat.

It’s the perfect thesis statement for Clean, an album that soberly reflects on growing up, clawing for autonomy, and seeking liberation from constrictive relationships, mindsets, and insecurities.

Then, to overcome the peril with courage and dignity, we also must focus sharply and soberly examine our anger, challenge our certainty, and weigh carefully our methods demonstrating that there is a clear difference between Mordechai and Haman.

According to music critic Eduardo Rivaldivia, "perhaps no other Megadeth song in history deals as directly and soberly" with these issues. citation The song sampled then-U.

Ironically, Toto trots "soberly" behind Dorothy on their adventure.

Once alone, Billy imagines the fun he will have with Bill Jr.—until he realizes that his child might be a girl, and reflects soberly that "you've got to be a father to a girl" (" Soliloquy ").