Lyrics
Something's different on my street, it seems
There's a noticeable change or difference in the atmosphere or environment of my street
What it feels and what it smells like
Describing the sensory perception of the changes in the environment - how it feels and smells
It's hard to say
Expressing difficulty in accurately defining or articulating the changes observed
It's not my way
The changes don't align with the individual's usual habits or preferences
Something changed
A confirmation that something indeed has altered
You keep walking faster down the street
Observing someone walking quickly down the street
And you know there is no real threat to me
There's a realization that there's no actual danger or threat, despite the hurry
But, man, I mean
An expression of concern or advice, suggesting the person to refrain from potential harm or inappropriate behavior
You need to keep your hands off
Directly advising someone to avoid unwanted physical contact or intrusion
Everybody here looks strange to me
Feeling a sense of unfamiliarity or discomfort with the people in the area
Everybody here is friend or enemy
Perceiving everyone as either a friend or an enemy, possibly due to an inability to distinguish intentions
By all means
An invitation or permission for others to enter the area
Come, if you please
Welcoming people into what the singer considers their own territory
These are my streets
Claiming ownership or a sense of belonging to the streets
This place is heaven underground
Describing the location as a blissful or tranquil place beneath the surface
I breathe it in, it takes me
Enjoying the environment, feeling it affecting the person emotionally or mentally
Around and around
Feeling caught in a repetitive cycle or routine within this pleasant environment
The city is alive
Expressing that the city appears vibrant and full of life
And it's mine
Claiming ownership or a deep connection to the city
This place is heaven underground
Repetition of the description of the location as a serene or delightful place underground
I breathe it in, it takes me
Reiteration of the emotional impact of the environment on the person
Around and around
Reinforcing the feeling of being trapped in a recurring pattern or cycle within this environment
The city is alive
Reaffirmation of the vitality and liveliness of the city
And it's mine
Asserting a sense of ownership or belonging to the lively city
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