Cleaned up in Vegas
Redemption in Sin City: Elijah Ocean's Journey from Desperation to Renewal
Lyrics
two of a kind
Two individuals who share similar qualities or circumstances.
is never enough
Having just one counterpart is insufficient.
when you're high as all aces
Being in an elevated state, possibly influenced by drugs, at a risky location.
at the edge of a bluff
Metaphorically standing at a dangerous precipice.
she was sharp as a diamond
Describing a woman as both keen and resilient.
with a heart just as tough
Her inner strength matches the brilliance of a diamond.
I was busted and broke
The narrator was financially and emotionally depleted.
fresh out of dope
Recently out of drugs and resources.
so I swore off the stuff
Pledging to abstain from substance abuse.
yeah I cleaned up in Vegas
A positive turnaround in Las Vegas after significant losses.
after losin' it all
Recovering despite previous failures.
put one bet on red
Placing a bet on the color red, risking everything.
all my luck in a ball
Investing all luck in a single endeavor.
and when she came down
Referring to a woman's descent or arrival.
she fell on an eight
Falling on the number eight, a fortunate outcome.
so I cleaned up in Vegas
Successful recovery and positive change in Las Vegas.
and finally went straight
A commitment to a straight and clean lifestyle.
it was five in the mornin'
Specific time and location at Gold Spike Hotel in the early morning.
at the Gold Spike Hotel
Already making progress towards success.
I was well on my way
Optimism about a positive future.
to doin' real well
Fate being described as a challenging and unpredictable force.
but fate was a mean
Metaphorically escaping a difficult situation.
old mademoiselle
Fate portrayed as an unkind woman.
so I ran from the dragon
Symbolic action of avoiding troubles.
hopped on that wagon
Choosing a better path and leaving a troubled situation.
and rode outta hell
Symbolic journey out of a difficult phase in life.
yeah I cleaned up in Vegas
Reiterating the positive transformation in Las Vegas.
after losin' it all
Recovery process after significant losses.
put one bet on red
Similar to line 13, repeating the risky bet on red.
all my luck in a ball
Reinvesting all luck into a single endeavor.
and when she came down
Reiterating the arrival or descent of a woman.
she fell on an eight
Another fortunate outcome involving the number eight.
so I cleaned up in Vegas
Confirmation of positive change and recovery in Las Vegas.
and finally went straight
Emphasizing the commitment to a clean and straight lifestyle.
yeah I cleaned up in Vegas
Repeating the successful transformation in Las Vegas.
and finally went straight
A final affirmation of the commitment to a straight lifestyle.
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