Lyrics
Dark, tropical Brooklyn
Refers to the atmosphere in Brooklyn with a dark, tropical vibe.
That heat won't let you lie
Suggests that the intense heat in Brooklyn makes it difficult to be dishonest.
Boy arms around boy shoulders
Describes two boys with one embracing the other's shoulders.
Dark curls above his eyes
Highlights the presence of dark curls above one of the boy's eyes.
Nothing left to do
Expresses a feeling of having nothing else to do.
But watch the street undo
Implies observing the street undergoing changes.
And watch with jealous heart
Suggests watching with envy as people easily fall apart.
How people fall apart so easy
Reflects on the ease with which people experience emotional breakdowns.
Skate boys with cuts are talking
Describes skateboarders with injuries engaged in conversation.
With shakes and broken phones
Portrays a scene involving shaky individuals with damaged phones.
Call home 7:30
Specifies a time (7:30) to call home.
And pick your sister up
Instructs to pick up a sister, implying familial responsibilities.
Nothing left to do
Reiterates a sense of having nothing else to do.
But watch the street undo
Revisits the theme of observing the street undergoing changes.
And watch with jealous heart
Restates the feeling of jealousy while witnessing people falling apart.
How people fall apart so easy
Recalls the idea of people easily experiencing emotional breakdowns.
Legs spread wide on the stoop
Depicts someone sitting with legs spread wide on a stoop.
Are they ever gonna talk to you?
Raises a question about whether others will engage in conversation.
Shirt collar open loose
Describes a person with an open and loose shirt collar.
Are they ever gonna talk to you?
Reiterates the uncertainty of whether others will talk to this person.
Nothing left to do
Reemphasizes the sense of having nothing else to do.
But watch the street undo
Revisits the theme of observing changes in the street.
And watch with jealous heart
Repeats the idea of watching with jealousy as people fall apart.
How people fall apart so easy
Recalls the notion of people easily experiencing emotional breakdowns.
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