Lyrics
Anxiety kicks in as he searches in the drawer
Anxiety arises as the person searches in a drawer.
For a pair of matching socks
Looking for matching socks in the drawer.
Fantasizing with the sting of harpoon heels
Imagining the sensation of high-heeled shoes and the experience of being immersed in foamy pools.
And swimming in pools of dripping foam
Metaphorical imagery of swimming in pools of dripping foam.
He’s out on his feet walking fancy and dress up
The person is walking confidently and dressing up.
The comfort and the bedwish go on hold and out of sight
Comfort and dreams are put on hold and out of sight.
The blue lights and the sirens already giving a heads up
Warning signs from blue lights and sirens indicate potential danger.
That he’ll be very lucky if he don’t get mugged or shot by
There's a high risk of being mugged or shot in the upcoming situation.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Reference to dangerous individuals lurking in the dark.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Repetition emphasizes the presence of menacing individuals.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Continued emphasis on the threat of vicious individuals.
Vicious scoundrels in the moonlight
The danger persists even in the moonlight.
The girl of sunken eyeballs leaving the slaughterhouse
Description of a girl with sunken eyeballs leaving a slaughterhouse.
She’s not looking for company much less to be a spouse
She is not seeking companionship or marriage.
The only real reason she would tolerate your sight
The only reason she tolerates your presence is to avoid harassment.
To avoid being molested or harassed by
To prevent molestation or harassment from dangerous individuals.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Reiteration of the presence of vicious scoundrels in the dark.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Emphasis on the danger lurking in the darkness.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Continued warning about the presence of dangerous individuals.
Vicious scoundrels in the moonlight
The threat remains even in the moonlight.
The place is crowded like Bombay
Comparison of the crowded place to Bombay, suggesting chaos.
You better dance and not complain
Advice to dance and avoid complaining in the chaotic environment.
It’s also wise to watch your step, for…
A reminder to be cautious and watchful due to potential danger.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Reiteration of the presence of menacing individuals in the dark.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Continued emphasis on the danger posed by scoundrels in the dark.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Repetition of the warning about dangerous individuals.
Vicious scoundrels in the moonlight
The threat persists even in the moonlight.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Reminder of the presence of vicious individuals in the dark.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Continued warning about the danger of scoundrels in the dark.
Vicious scoundrels in the dark
Reiteration of the threat posed by dangerous individuals.
Vicious scoundrels in the moonlight
The danger persists even in the moonlight.
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