Lyrics
Don't talk to strangers
Caution against engaging with unfamiliar individuals.
Keep away from the danger
Advising to stay away from potential hazards or risks.
Don't talk to strangers who smile
Specifically warning about strangers who appear friendly.
Keep away from the danger all the time
Reiterating the need to avoid danger consistently.
You just keep away
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining distance.
Red lights are flashin'
Describing a situation with alert signals and potential trouble.
There's been a misunderstandin'
Referring to a misunderstanding that has caused problems.
I'm bruised, broke an' bandaged
Expressing physical injuries, possibly from a confrontation.
Through drinkin' all that brandy
Suggesting excessive drinking of brandy as a coping mechanism.
I was under the table
Recalling a moment of being under the influence and incapacitated.
But I came back for more
Returning for more despite previous difficulties.
Gotta hit the bottle
Acknowledging the reliance on alcohol to cope.
But my head hit the floor
Describing a situation where excessive drinking leads to a fall.
(Chorus)
Repetition of the warning against danger and strangers.
Danger, danger, don't talk to strangers
Reiteration of the danger of interacting with unfamiliar people.
Stranger, danger, don't you talk
Emphasizing the risk associated with talking to strangers.
Danger, danger, don't talk to strangers
Repeated warning against engaging with unknown individuals.
Danger, danger, don't talk keep away
Reinforcing the advice to keep a distance from potential danger.
Red lights still flashin'
Indicating that the alert signals or potential threats persist.
People all still dancin' in my head
Imagining people still enjoying themselves despite personal struggles.
I've done with thinkin' about what to do
Expressing a decision to stop contemplating and just indulge.
Another night of drinkin', just one before I'm through
Anticipating another night of drinking before ending this behavior.
I was just raisin' hell
Describing a period of rebellious and wild behavior.
I wasn't doin' no harm
Asserting innocence, claiming no intention of causing harm.
The cops could not appreciate
Indicating a lack of understanding or appreciation from authority figures.
My natural charm
Boasting about personal charisma that was not appreciated by the police.
(Chorus)
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the danger of talking to strangers.
(Don't talk to strangers)
Repeating the warning not to talk to strangers.
(Chorus: x2)
Final repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the message.
Don't you go talkin' to no strangers in this town
Closing reminder to avoid interacting with strangers in the given location.
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