Black Boy Lane
Escaping Shadows: Resisting the Pull of Black Boy Lane
Lyrics
Ain't going back to black boy lane,
A firm decision not to return to Black Boy Lane.
No I ain't going back to black boy lane,
Reiteration of the resolve not to go back to Black Boy Lane.
There must be some other way,
Expressing a desire to find an alternative or better path.
Because I ain't going back to black boy lane,
Reaffirming the commitment to avoid returning to Black Boy Lane.
Never again...
Emphasizing a definitive decision to never go back.
Do you think you can help?
Seeking assistance or support from someone.
Can't you make me a call?
Asking for a favor, perhaps a phone call for help.
We're so near to town,
Highlighting proximity to town but an inability to obtain something.
I can't get nothing at all
Frustration over the inability to acquire anything.
Today, are you dancing today?
Questioning if the person is in a mood for dancing today.
15 Track-suits coming up my lane,
15 track-suits approaching, possibly referencing a group or event.
15 Track-suits coming up my lane,
Reiteration of 15 track-suits approaching.
..................,
Ellipsis, suggesting a pause or continuation of thought.
There's the men; the ones you must lay,
Referring to individuals who need to submit or surrender.
In which you must lay down and die,
Emphasizing a situation where submission is necessary.
Oh as opposed to strutting all day,
Contrasting the act of strutting with a more laid-back approach.
Strutting all night,
Highlighting the continuous nature of strutting, day and night.
Strutting on 'brown,'
Specific mention of strutting on 'brown' (unclear context).
Strutting on 'white,'
Specific mention of strutting on 'white' (unclear context).
All day,
Repetition of the question about dancing today.
Are you dancing today?
Reiteration of the query about dancing today.
Ah there's a bullet there with my name,
Referring to a potential danger represented by a bullet.
So I ain't going back to black boy lane,
Reaffirmation of the decision to avoid returning to Black Boy Lane.
Never, never again,
Strong assertion of never going back.
What about the fella you knew from sometime before,
Asking about a person from the past, possibly with a troubled history.
In the house by the park with a cage on the door,
Describing a location with a cage on the door, hinting at confinement.
You phone and you say, are you dancing today?
Possibly making a phone call inquiry about dancing today.
Are we dancing today?
Repetition of the question regarding dancing today.
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