Lyrics
When did the price of cigarettes get so high?
Reflecting on the rising cost of cigarettes and financial constraints.
Another thing that I can’t afford to buy
Expressing inability to afford certain things.
You pull me aside and say “mate, are you alright?”
Someone expressing concern about the person's well-being.
And I say “yeah man, don’t deep it, nah honestly, I’m fine”
Responding to the concern, insisting everything is fine.
Choosing whether to live or to pay the rent
Weighing the choice between survival and paying rent.
When every penny I make is a penny pre-spent
Every earned penny is already allocated, leaving no room for discretionary spending.
Got paid last week and I don’t know where it went
Receiving a paycheck but being uncertain about where the money went.
And you never replied to the messages I sent
Not getting responses to messages, possibly feeling ignored or isolated.
Always falling somewhere in the middle
Finding oneself in ambiguous situations or decisions.
This ain't a city man, there's no cathedral
Commenting on the lack of a traditional, comforting environment.
How you meant to have fun in a place like this?
Questioning how one can have fun in an unsatisfying place.
You're taking the piss
Expressing frustration or disbelief.
Try to unlock the thoughts through the holes in your face
Attempting to communicate thoughts amid personal struggles.
I fucking hate this place
Strongly disliking the current situation or location.
Policeman comes along and says "everything okay mate?"
A policeman checking in on the person's well-being.
And you're just stood there, staring into space
Being unresponsive, lost in thought or emotion.
I have to say "he'll be fine, rough night"
Falsely reassuring others about the person's condition.
And I'll walk you home through the first hint of daylight
Guiding someone home after a difficult night.
Stumble back inside, yeah the end is in sight
Reaching the end of a challenging experience.
Shouldn't keep doing this when the money's so tight
Acknowledging the impracticality of such behavior with tight finances.
Going out and there’s nothing to do
Describing a night out with a sense of aimlessness.
In these ripped-up vans that are far from new
Using worn-out vans, indicating a lack of resources.
What’s the point of being miserable
Questioning the purpose of being unhappy in the current circumstances.
When I know it means nothing to you?
Realizing that personal feelings may not matter to others.
Always falling somewhere in the middle
Reiterating the theme of being stuck in between, not at either extreme.
This ain't a city man, there's no cathedral
Commenting on the absence of a comforting environment.
How you meant to have fun in a place like this?
Repeating the challenge of having fun in an unsatisfying place.
You're taking the piss
Reiterating frustration or dissatisfaction.
Always falling somewhere in the middle
Emphasizing the recurring theme of being stuck in the middle.
This ain't a city man, there's no cathedral
Repeating the absence of a traditional, comforting environment.
How you meant to have fun in a place like this?
Reiterating the challenge of having fun in an unsatisfying place.
You're taking the piss
Reiterating frustration or dissatisfaction.
Always falling somewhere in the middle
Underlining the ongoing struggle of being in the middle.
Always falling somewhere in the middle
Repeating the ongoing challenge of being in the middle.
Always falling somewhere in the middle
Continuing to emphasize the theme of being stuck in the middle.
When I know it means nothing to you
A final realization that personal struggles may not hold significance for others.
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