Swinging London Town
Unveiling London's Glamorous Illusion
Lyrics
Do you know the me that wakes and sees the live wire in her eyes
Reflecting on a self-aware moment in the morning, feeling alive and energetic.
The it girl, with a twist girl and no one realizes
Presenting a fashionable and unique persona that goes unnoticed by others.
That I'm living on a tightrope, I can't, I won't look down
Living a precarious life, avoiding self-reflection, and maintaining a carefree attitude.
I pussy-foot from drink to drink in swinging London town
Indulging in a hedonistic lifestyle, moving from one pleasure to another in London.
Do you know the me that wakes in places, with faces I've never seen
Waking up in unfamiliar places, dealing with the consequences of a wild night.
The mother of all hangovers to remind me where I've been
Experiencing a severe hangover as a reminder of past escapades.
And if I stop, I'm sickened, it really gets me down
Feeling uneasy when not engaged in a fast-paced lifestyle.
So I step back into the city lights, the Queen of London town
Returning to the vibrant city lights and embracing the role of the "Queen of London town."
The Queen of London town
Emphasizing the speaker's status as the Queen of London town.
It's the Queen of London town
-New York, Monaco, Paris and Milan
Referencing global cities and portraying a wealthy, carefree attitude towards life.
Poor little rich girl who does it 'cause she can
-I'm just a big time Gucci girl, a first in retail therapy
-Now we're down the slide to rehab, and all of it for free
-And with these joke fueled egos, Martini sipping chums
Describing a social scene with inflated egos, materialism, and a drowning sensation.
Gigolos, stick thin models hanging off their arms
-I guess I'm neck deep in it, I'm starting to drown
-Along with all the wannabes in swinging London town
Acknowledging immersion in the London scene along with other aspirants.
Do you know me?
Repetition questioning if others truly know the speaker, seeking understanding.
Do you know me?
-Do you know me?
-Really, really know me?
-Do you know me?
-Do you know me?
-Do you know me?
-Really, really know me?
-Do you know me?
-Really, really know me?
-Soho soaks drink Campari
Painting a vivid picture of London's social life, including specific drink preferences.
Free flowing bubbly, a drop of gin
-Cocktails with price tags make you choke on your sushi
-Dressed to impress, these bright young things
-Chelsea chicks drink white wine spritzers
-G and T's or bottled beer
-Hooray Henry's cruising the King's road
-In daddy's Bentley stocked full of gear
-Gear, gear, gear, gear
Repetition of "gear" possibly highlighting materialism or excessiveness.
Gear, gear, gear, gear
-Do you know the me, the face that graces the pages of "Hello"
Describing socialite activities, including air-kissing and flaunting wealth.
Try hard to die hard, united on the goal
-Air kissing eligible bachelors and trust-fund daddy's boys
-International playgirls showing off their toys
-And all these price-tag starlets, a galaxy of stars
Highlighting the presence of aspiring celebrities and the pressure to succeed.
Buzzing round the next big thing and checking out their cars
-I guess I'm neck deep in it and starting to drown
-Along with all the wannabes in swinging London town
Reiterating the feeling of drowning in the London scene.
Swinging London town
Repeated emphasis on the Swinging London town theme.
Swinging London town
-Swinging London town
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