City Swingin'
Emancipation Rhythm: Liberation in Urban Nights
Lyrics
Steppin' out right out of my cage
Expressing a sense of liberation, breaking free from constraints or restrictions.
Feelin' like a lion locked up betrayed
Feeling powerful but also having experienced betrayal and confinement.
I never wanna be alone
Expressing a desire to avoid loneliness and seek companionship.
I never wanna stick around
Indicating a reluctance to stay in one place or commit to a situation.
You better let me out
Demanding freedom, suggesting a need to be released from a confining situation.
I ain't messin' around
Asserting a serious and determined attitude, not engaging in frivolous activities.
I'm swingin' swingin' in the city tonight yeah
Reiterating the theme of freedom, swinging in the city with a lively and energetic tone.
Well i'm swingin' swingin' in the city tonight yeah
Emphasizing the energetic and liberated state in the city at night.
Big big betty
Introducing a character named "Big Betty," possibly representing someone bold or significant.
She always stompin' around
Describing Big Betty as a strong and assertive presence.
Always with her head stuck in the clouds
Highlighting Big Betty's dreamy or imaginative nature.
Never wanna be alone
Echoing the desire to avoid loneliness, similar to the speaker in the first stanza.
She never wanna stick around
Indicating Big Betty's reluctance to stay in one place or commit.
Well you better let her down
Suggesting that someone should release Big Betty, as she is not willing to be confined.
She ain't playin' around
Emphasizing Big Betty's serious and determined demeanor.
I'm swingin' swingin' in the city tonight yeah
Repeating the theme of swinging in the city, maintaining the energetic vibe.
Well baby i'm swingin' swingin' in the city tonight yeah
Affirming the speaker's energetic state while emphasizing the night in the city.
Well i'm swingin' im swingin' in the city tonight
Repeating the idea of swinging in the city, reinforcing the theme of liberation and activity.
Swing
Ending with a simple declaration, "Swing," possibly a call to action or a final expression of freedom.
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