Romeo Delight
Romeo's Reckoning: A Night of Passion and Peril
Lyrics
i told her, never in hell, no special reason
Expressing a refusal or reluctance, possibly without a specific reason
must've lied 'cause i ain't leavin'
Suspecting a previous lie due to the speaker's unwillingness to leave
we're in for a very long night
Anticipation of a prolonged and challenging night ahead
heard a vicious rumor from your mama's tongue
Heard a negative rumor from someone close (your mama), implying gossip or criticism
you a desperate woman, need a man with a gun
Describing a woman in need, possibly emphasizing vulnerability and dependency
high crime zone in the city of lights
Referring to a dangerous area in a city known for its lights, suggesting a risky environment
save it, please
Dismissive response, asking someone to keep their thoughts to themselves
can't take it anymore
Expressing frustration or exhaustion, indicating a breaking point
oh, baby, please
Pleading for understanding or mercy
can't take it anymore
Reiteration of reaching a limit or threshold
i'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
Planning to bring whiskey to a social gathering
and i'm lookin' for somebody to squeeze
Seeking companionship or intimacy at the party
i ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Not seeking conflict or confrontation
baby, don't get uptight
Encouraging someone not to be overly upset or anxious
baby, please
Repetition of a plea for understanding or mercy
wanna see my id?
Sarcastically asking if identification is needed
try to clip my wings
Resisting attempts to control or limit freedom
don't have to show you proof of anything
Asserting independence and not needing to prove oneself
i know the law, friend
Claiming knowledge and understanding of the law
at the eleventh hour, i'm goin' back outside, mmm
Indicating a decision to leave a situation or place
give it a try, i'm your last loose end
Challenging someone to take a risk or make a move
feel my heart beat
Highlighting the speaker's emotional state, possibly emphasizing urgency or intensity
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