Lyrics
red headed girl
The girl is described as having red hair.
with a northern soul collection
She possesses a collection of Northern Soul music, indicating a certain taste or affinity for this genre.
she says she has to move
The girl mentions the need to relocate, possibly due to financial difficulties.
cause the money's gone
Financial constraints force her to move.
she shouldn't have to do that
The singer expresses that she shouldn't be in a situation where she has to move due to financial issues.
if there's a desire
A desire is mentioned, hinting at motivation or aspiration.
that could take you higher
This desire has the potential to elevate one's status or mood.
i know you'll be there on time
The singer expresses confidence in the girl being punctual for this desire.
don't go where your friends are
Advice to avoid going where her friends are, suggesting a potential negative influence.
they're not where the lights are
Her friends are not in the right place; the singer encourages her to be where the lights are, possibly indicating a better or more positive environment.
someone's going to take you home tonight
Predicts that someone will accompany her home tonight, indicating support or companionship.
poor trendy girl
A different girl is introduced, labeled as a "trendy girl" with a city lifestyle.
with an inner city lifestyle
Her lifestyle is described as belonging to the inner city, suggesting a certain urban or metropolitan setting.
can only pay the rent
She can only afford rent for what is described as a loser's flat.
for a loser's flat
Her living situation is not ideal, and the singer implies she shouldn't have to settle for it.
she shouldn't have to go there
Emphasizes that she shouldn't have to compromise on her living conditions.
why the frown?
A rhetorical question is posed, asking why she is frowning.
now you're hard on yourself
Encouragement not to be hard on oneself; a call for self-compassion.
club kids of the world unite
A rallying cry for club kids worldwide to unite and support the girl.
to help you now
They are called upon to assist her in her current situation.
if there's a desire
Repetition of the desire mentioned earlier, reinforcing its significance.
that could take you higher
Reiteration that this desire has the potential to elevate her status or mood.
i know you'll be there on time
Confidence expressed again that she will be punctual for this desire.
don't go where your friends are
Reiteration of the advice to avoid certain friends and be where the lights are.
they're not where the lights are
Emphasis that the right place is where the lights are, not where her friends are.
someone's going to take you home tonight
Reiteration that someone will take her home tonight, providing reassurance and support.
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