Lyrics
And we're living in Calcutta.
Describing the current living situation in a place referred to as Calcutta.
With one foot in the grave.
Expressing a precarious and risky existence, as if being close to death.
And the other in the gutter.
Highlighting a challenging and difficult circumstance, symbolized by being in the gutter.
I bet you dream in black and white.
Suggesting that dreams are devoid of color, possibly indicating a bleak or monotonous outlook.
Sleep quietly and soft at night.
Describing a calm and peaceful sleep, contrasting with the challenges of waking life.
Wake up ready to FIGHT the fight
Conveying a readiness to confront and overcome challenges, emphasizing the need to fight.
(I suppose it's easy when you're right)
Reflecting on the perceived ease of fighting when one believes they are right.
And we're living in Calcutta.
Reiterating the setting of living in Calcutta, emphasizing the challenging environment.
With one foot in the grave.
Echoing the idea of a precarious existence with a foot in the grave.
And the other in the gutter.
Repeating the metaphor of being in the gutter, emphasizing hardship.
Pull yourself up to full height.
Encouraging self-improvement and resilience, symbolized by pulling oneself up to full height.
Enjoy yr privilege and birthright.
Acknowledging privilege and entitlement, suggesting an awareness of one's social advantages.
Ready to rise and fight the fight
Being prepared to rise and confront challenges, similar to the earlier theme of readiness to fight.
(I suppose it's easy when your right)
Reiterating the idea that fighting is perceived as easy when one believes they are right.
And we're living in Calcutta. With one foot in the grave. And the other in the gutter.
Restating the challenging living conditions in Calcutta, emphasizing the precarious nature of life.
(In the gutter)
Reaffirming the challenging environment symbolized by being in the gutter.
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