Sin City
Exploring the Depths of Urban Despair in "Sin City" by Billy Bragg
Lyrics
This old town's filled with sin
This town has a history of immoral behavior and wrongdoing.
It'll swallow you in
The town's immoral atmosphere can engulf and consume you.
If you've got some money to burn
If you have money to spend recklessly,
Take it home right away
Spend it immediately without delay.
You've got three years to pay
You have a limited time (three years) to repay any debts incurred.
And Satan is waiting his turn
Satan is patiently waiting for his chance or opportunity.
This old earthquake's gonna leave me in the poor house
An impending earthquake will likely leave the speaker financially destitute.
It seems like this whole town's insane
The town appears to be engulfed in madness or irrational behavior.
On the 31st floor, a gold plated door
Even luxurious possessions (like a gold-plated door) won't protect against divine punishment.
Won't keep out the Lord's burning rain
No matter the opulence, it won't prevent punishment or repercussions from God.
The scientists say
Scientists predict that everything will be destroyed or washed away.
It'll all wash away
However, the community no longer believes in this prediction.
But we don't believe any more
They have faith in their own members and their stylish clothing.
'Cos we got our recruits
They have gathered supporters or followers.
And our green mohair suits
They flaunt their fashionable outfits (green mohair suits).
So please show your ID at the door
Entry requires identification verification, possibly indicating exclusivity or control.
A friend came around
A person attempted to improve the town's morals.
Tried to clean up this town
His efforts to clean up the town offended some individuals.
His ideas made some people mad
His ideas caused dissatisfaction among certain people.
But he trusted his crowd
He relied on the support of his community.
So he spoke right out loud
He expressed his opinions openly and boldly.
And they lost the best friend they had
Due to his outspokenness, the town lost its most valuable friend.
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