Lyrics
Don't get too close to me
Cautioning against getting too close emotionally or physically.
Don't overreact
Advising not to overreact in situations.
You're not the enemy as a matter of fact
Stating that the person is not an enemy, emphasizing a non-hostile stance.
You got your pretty face and you got any name you wore
Describing the person's physical appearance and identity.
Gonna stick by you, gonna stumble over what to do
Expressing commitment to stand by the person despite uncertainties.
I want it, good lovin' want to be your plaything
Desire for affection and expressing a willingness to be a romantic partner.
I want it, good lovin' bring out the beast in me
Expressing a desire for intense and passionate love.
I want it, good lovin' want to make your heart sing
Expressing a desire to bring happiness and joy to the person's life.
In the shadows we are free, and I walk you through it
Referencing shared experiences in the shadows, suggesting secrecy or privacy.
It's my neighborhood
Declaring a sense of ownership and belonging to a particular neighborhood.
That's where I belong
Affirming that the neighborhood is where the speaker belongs.
You're in trouble if you
Warning of potential trouble if someone disagrees with the speaker.
Disagree with me
Emphasizing the consequences of disagreeing with the speaker.
It's my neighborhood
Reiterating the sense of belonging to the neighborhood.
That's where I belong
Reaffirming the speaker's connection to the neighborhood.
You find out why
Hinting at a revelation or understanding related to the neighborhood.
It's my neighborhood
Repeating the declaration of ownership and belonging to the neighborhood.
That's where I belong
Reiterating the speaker's sense of belonging to the neighborhood.
You're in trouble if you
Reemphasizing potential trouble if someone disagrees with the speaker.
Disagree with me
Reiterating the consequences of disagreeing with the speaker.
It's my neighborhood
Repeating the sense of belonging to the neighborhood.
That's where I belong
Affirming the connection and belonging to the neighborhood.
You find out why
Reiterating the expectation of understanding why the neighborhood is significant.
So many tell you that you can't win
Acknowledging external skepticism but suggesting a determination to succeed.
It's a battle if you're lonely
Describing challenges as a battle, especially when feeling lonely.
Or if you're starting over
Acknowledging the difficulty of starting anew.
Two-fisted and fast on your feet
Describing a resilient and agile approach to challenges.
And you know there's something more
Recognizing a sense of unfulfilled potential or purpose.
And the city kicks it out of you and...
Suggesting the harsh impact of city life on one's spirit.
I want it, good lovin' want to be your plaything
Reiterating the desire for affection and love.
I want it, good lovin' bring out the worst in me
Expressing a willingness to embrace both positive and challenging aspects of love.
I want it, good lovin' want to make your heart sing
Expressing a desire to bring joy and happiness through love.
In the shadows we are free, and I walk you through it
Repeating the idea of shared experiences in the shadows with the person.
It's my neighborhood
Reiterating the sense of ownership and belonging to the neighborhood.
That's where I belong
Affirming that the neighborhood is where the speaker belongs.
You're in trouble if you
Warning of potential trouble if someone disagrees with the speaker.
Disagree with me
Emphasizing the consequences of disagreeing with the speaker.
It's my neighborhood
Reiterating the sense of belonging to the neighborhood.
That's where I belong
Reaffirming the speaker's connection to the neighborhood.
You find out why
Reiterating the expectation of understanding why the neighborhood is significant.
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