Lyrics
fifteen square meters, fifteen square meters
A repetitive emphasis on the limited living space of 15 square meters.
Of city centre real estate
Refers to a small area located in the city center, indicating limited and potentially expensive real estate.
She’s a single mom
Describing a woman who is raising her children without a partner.
Stuck between two jobs
She faces the challenge of managing two jobs concurrently.
She can’t for the life of her leave behind her kids
She cannot abandon her kids, implying her responsibility and dedication to them.
He’s a country boy
Portrays a man from the countryside.
Stuck between four walls
He feels confined within the constraints of his living space.
He can’t for the life of him, see the end of this
He struggles to foresee an end to his situation, expressing a sense of entrapment.
On this six storey planet, of roach infested,
Depicts a world with multiple levels (six storeys) that is contaminated with cockroaches, highlighting the unpleasant living conditions.
urban living space
Comments on the undesirable nature of cramped urban living spaces.
You take the bus into town
Suggests commuting into the city, possibly for work or essential activities.
and it drives you around
The bus journey showcases a repetitive and mundane routine within the city.
replica, similar looking streets
Describes the streets as replicas or imitations, lacking uniqueness or individuality.
She’s a single mom
Reiteration of the single mom's situation, emphasizing her challenging work schedule.
Working late again
She hopes for some rest after working late hours.
With a bit of luck she’ll get a bit of sleep
The country boy talks to himself, possibly due to loneliness or a lack of company.
He’s a country boy
Expresses his desire to avoid being alone once again.
Talking to himself
Reiterates the cramped living conditions and its unsuitability for a livable environment.
He doesn’t want to be on his own again
Highlights the lack of aesthetic appeal and warns of potential dangers in this area.
fifteen square meters, fifteen square meters
Repeats the emphasis on the limited living space, stressing its inadequacy.
That’s not what you’d call, an environment at all
Comments on the unsuitability of such a space for a decent living environment.
No beauty there, the sign says “BEWARE”
Describes the absence of beauty and the presence of warning signs for potential hazards.
Trespassers everywhere
Indicates numerous intruders or unwelcome individuals in this space.
Trespassers everywhere
Reiterates the warning about trespassers, emphasizing the lack of security or safety.
Trespassers beware
Reiterates the warning for trespassers, emphasizing the unsafe nature of the area.
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