Lyrics
How can you tell me how much you miss me
Expressing doubt about the sincerity of the other person's feelings towards the speaker.
When the last time I saw you, you wouldn't even kiss me
Recalling a past encounter where physical intimacy was lacking, indicating a distant or strained relationship.
That rich guy you've been seein'
Suggesting that the person has been involved with someone wealthy who may have mistreated or disappointed them.
Must have put you down
Speculating that the rich partner may have caused emotional distress or lowered the person's self-worth.
So welcome back baby
Welcoming the person back to the speaker's life, acknowledging their return to a less affluent or struggling environment.
To the poor side of town
Referring to the socio-economic disparity, emphasizing the challenges of life on the "poor side of town."
To him you were nothin' but a little plaything
Describing how the rich partner perceived the person, implying a lack of genuine connection.
Not much more than an overnight fling
Characterizing the relationship as fleeting and superficial, contrasting with the speaker's deep emotional connection.
To me you were the greatest thing this boy had ever found
Expressing the speaker's profound admiration and love for the person, highlighting their significance.
And girl it's hard to find nice things
Commenting on the difficulty of finding positive things or experiences in a disadvantaged situation.
On the poor side of town
Reiterating the challenges of life on the "poor side of town" in the context of relationships.
I can't blame you for tryin'
Acknowledging the person's attempt to find happiness or success elsewhere, without assigning blame.
I'm tryin' to make it too
Sharing the speaker's own struggles and determination to improve their situation.
I've got one little hang up baby
Revealing a personal obstacle or challenge that the speaker faces, possibly related to the person's absence.
I just can't make it without you
Expressing the speaker's dependency on the person and the difficulty of coping without them.
So tell me, are you gonna stay now
Seeking assurance from the person about their commitment and willingness to stay in the relationship.
Will you stand by me girl all the way now
Asking if the person will support the speaker through thick and thin.
Oh with you by my side
Highlighting the strength of the relationship when both partners are together.
They just can't keep us down
Asserting that external challenges or societal judgments cannot break the bond between the speaker and the person.
Together we can make it girl
Expressing confidence that, together, they can overcome the difficulties of life on the "poor side of town."
From the poor side of town
Reiterating the theme of facing challenges as a couple and emphasizing solidarity.
(So tell me how much you love me)
Encouraging the person to express their love and commitment openly.
(Come be near to me and say you need me now)
Inviting the person to be close and convey their need for the speaker.
Oh, with you by my side
Reiterating the idea that, with the person's presence, external forces cannot hinder their relationship.
This world can't keep us down
Expressing the speaker's belief that, together, they can overcome any challenges in the world.
Together we can make it baby
Affirming the shared journey to overcome hardships while remaining on the "poor side of town."
From the poor side of town
Concluding with the commitment to face life's difficulties as a united couple, emphasizing resilience and love.
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