Lyrics
Four o'clock and the doors are locked
Describing a late hour (four o'clock) where doors are closed and locked.
The boys come out as the clubs chuck out
People emerge from clubs as they close.
Another night to forget about
Reference to a night that one wants to forget.
You have to swing by your safety belt
Metaphorical expression to prepare for something dangerous or uncertain.
Got no reason to go to bed
No compelling reason to go to sleep, possibly due to difficult circumstances.
The jobs are gone and the town is dead
Jobs are scarce, and the town is lifeless.
Something nasty is in my head
Anxiety or disturbing thoughts are troubling the speaker's mind.
You have to swing by your safety belt
Reiteration of the need to brace for impact or danger.
Give me your keys
A demand for keys, possibly symbolizing control or authority.
Get down on your knees
An authoritative command for submission.
You think that we were coming
The expectation of a confrontation or challenge.
And this we call crime
Title drop: Refers to certain actions as a form of 'crime.'
I never felt like this before
The speaker experiences a new and intense emotion.
And this we call crime
Reiteration of labeling certain actions as 'crime.'
You shut us out and locked the door
A sense of exclusion and being shut out, represented by a locked door.
And this we call crime
Emphasizes the negative perception of the labeled 'crime.'
And we don't love you anymore
Declaring a lack of love or affection.
Little children
Mention of 'little children,' possibly highlighting innocence or vulnerability.
Four o'clock and the doors are locked
Repetition of the initial scene, emphasizing a cyclical nature.
The glass gets smashes in the corner shop
Describes a chaotic incident involving breaking glass in a shop.
Someone screams but the car won't stop
Someone is in distress, but help is elusive.
You have to swing by your safety belt
Reiterating the need to brace for impact or danger in a different context.
Give me your keys
Similar demand for keys, suggesting a recurring theme.
Get down on your knees
Repetition of the authoritative command for submission.
You think that we can take it
Expressing doubt about the ability to endure or face challenges.
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