Lyrics
Skinny jeans and a brand new fit
Singer describes wearing fashionable skinny jeans and a new outfit.
Backstage with a lit cigarette in Cairo
Backstage in Cairo, possibly after a performance, with a lit cigarette.
Found God on your red stained lips
The person's red stained lips symbolize passion or intensity, mentioning finding God.
Swear I've never felt the urge like this
The singer feels a strong and unfamiliar desire, suggesting a new romantic interest.
My thoughts go on and on and on
The singer's thoughts are consumed and persistent.
Yeah, lately I've been thinking of you
Recent contemplation about someone special.
Sun is gone so you say we better get to the roof
The sun has set, prompting a move to the roof for a better view.
High ground we can see the city run for miles
Being on high ground offers a broad perspective of the cityscape.
I found you but we never stay for long
They found each other but relationships are transient.
Because we drink too much and we don't get sleep
Excessive drinking and lack of sleep as part of their lifestyle.
Got too many secrets for the two of us to keep
Both individuals hold too many secrets, creating challenges in their relationship.
And we worked so hard just to feel like shit
Despite hard work, they feel unfulfilled.
They tell us life's a bitch so make the most of it
A reflection on the tough nature of life, advising to make the most of it.
Young and broken
Summarizes the state of being young and broken.
Waiting for the perfect moment
Awaiting an opportune moment in their lives.
All we know is dreaming, hoping
Life is centered around dreams and hope despite challenges.
Still we feel young and broken, broken
Despite feeling broken, they still perceive themselves as young.
Left home on some "I'm grown" shit
Leaving home with a sense of maturity, determined to achieve success.
Promised we were gonna make it big
Promised success through prayers and hard work.
And look what all that praying and that hard work did
Despite efforts, the only valuable thing left is the person they care about.
You're the only thing that's still worth it
Reiterating the importance of the person in their life.
My thoughts go on and on and on
Similar to line 5, persistent and consuming thoughts.
Yeah lately I've been thinking of you
Continued contemplation about the special person.
Sun is gone so I think we better get to the roof
The sun has set again, prompting another move to the roof.
Lay back getting higher than the phone lines
Getting high, possibly metaphorical or literal, above the phone lines.
Tell me that the youth are rebels and we'll never die
Belief in the rebellious nature of youth and their perceived immortality.
Because we drink too much and we don't get sleep
Reiteration of the consequences of their lifestyle: excess drinking and sleep deprivation.
Got too many secrets for the two of us to keep
The burden of too many secrets, impacting their relationship.
And we worked so hard just to feel like shit
Despite hard work, they still feel unfulfilled.
They tell us life's a bitch so make the most of it
A reminder of life's challenges and the need to make the most of it.
Young and broken
Reiteration of the state of being young and broken.
Waiting for the perfect moment
Continued anticipation for the perfect moment.
All we know is dreaming, hoping
Life revolves around dreaming and hoping despite challenges.
Still we feel young and broken, broken
Despite feeling broken, they still perceive themselves as young.
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