Lyrics
They're throwing rocks and paving stones
There is unrest or conflict symbolized by the throwing of rocks and paving stones.
So let's go while we can
Suggests a sense of urgency to leave the current situation.
Put your finger on the map
Indicates a spontaneous decision to choose a destination on the map.
Who cares where it lands
Expresses indifference to the specific destination; the act matters more than the result.
Cause we're all better off in New York
Suggests that everyone is in a better situation or state of mind in New York.
On the road and out of town
Implies a continuous journey, leaving one place and heading to another.
We're moving on again
Emphasizes the transient nature of the journey, always moving forward.
Everything they say is true
Acknowledges the truth in what people say about the chaos of the city.
This city is insane
Describes the city as insane, possibly due to its fast-paced and intense nature.
Every possibility
Highlights the presence of numerous possibilities in life.
Nothing's left to chance
Suggests a lack of randomness or spontaneity; everything is predetermined.
They're throwing rocks and paving stones
Repeats the imagery of conflict and uncertainty in the form of rocks and paving stones.
Who says it has to last
Questions the necessity for things to last, implying a transient perspective.
On the run
Describes being on the run, indicating a continuous state of movement.
Till we're caught in New York
Suggests that being caught in New York is preferable to the alternative, perhaps death.
Cause we're all better dead
Expresses a preference for being dead than being caught in an undesirable situation.
Than be caught
Reiterates the sentiment that being caught is undesirable.
Maybe best not to talk
Advises against discussing certain matters until reaching New York.
Till New York
Repeats the idea that being caught is to be avoided until arriving in New York.
Cause we're all better off
States that everyone is in a better situation in New York.
In New York
Reaffirms the preference for being in New York.
On the run
Restates the concept of being on the run until reaching New York.
Till we're caught in New York
Reiterates the idea that being caught in New York is preferable.
Cause we're all better off
Emphasizes the belief that everyone is better off in New York.
In New York
Repeats the notion that everyone is better off in New York.
On the run
Restates the idea of being on the run until caught in New York.
Till we're caught
Reiterates the preference for being caught in New York.
In New York
Reaffirms the belief that everyone is better off in New York.
On the run
Restates the concept of being on the run until caught in New York.
Till we're caught
Reiterates the preference for being caught in New York.
In New York
Emphasizes the belief that everyone is better off in New York.
On the run
Repeats the notion of being on the run until caught in New York.
Till we're caught
Reiterates the preference for being caught in New York.
In New York
Reaffirms the belief that everyone is better off in New York.
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