Lyrics
Well, they blew up the chicken man in philly last night
Refers to a violent event in Philadelphia where someone known as the "chicken man" was killed.
Now, they blew up his house, too
Further describes the aftermath, indicating the destruction of the chicken man's house.
Down on the boardwalk they're gettin ready for a fight
Sets the scene on the boardwalk, implying tension and preparation for conflict.
Gonna see what them racket boys can do
Anticipation of the actions of the racket boys, suggesting a possible confrontation.
Now, there's trouble bustin in from outta state
Describes trouble coming from another state, and the district attorney is unable to find relief.
And the d.a. can't get no relief
Highlights the challenging situation, indicating a struggle for control or order.
Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade
Foretells a rumble on the promenade, with the gambling commission facing a precarious situation.
And the gamblin commissions hangin on by the skin of his teeth
Portrays a tense moment where the gambling commission is barely holding on.
Well now, evrything dies, baby, that's a fact
Expresses a general truth about life – everything eventually comes to an end.
But maybe evrything that dies someday comes back
Posits the possibility of renewal or resurrection after death.
Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty
Shifts to a personal level, advising to prepare for a meeting by putting on makeup and fixing hair.
And meet me tonight in atlantic city
Specifically invites someone to meet in Atlantic City, suggesting a significant rendezvous.
Well, I got a job and tried to put my money away
Shares the narrator's attempt to secure a stable life through a job and saving money.
But I got debts that no honest man can pay
Reveals the challenge of having debts that seem insurmountable for an honest person.
So I drew what I had from the central trust
Describes an action of drawing money from the central trust to address the situation.
And I bought us two tickets on that coast city bus
Expresses a decision to use the money to buy bus tickets to a coastal city, possibly Atlantic City.
Now, baby, evrything dies, baby, that's a fact
Reiterates the inevitability of everything dying, emphasizing the harsh reality of life.
But maybe evrything that dies someday comes back
Reflects on the possibility of renewal or resurrection, maintaining a theme of hope.
Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty
Recalls the personal advice to prepare for a meeting in Atlantic City, emphasizing the significance.
And meet me tonight in atlantic city
Repeats the invitation to meet in Atlantic City, reinforcing the importance of the encounter.
Now our luck may have died and our love may be cold
Suggests that luck and love might have waned, but the commitment to staying together remains.
But with you forever I'll stay
Expresses enduring love and commitment despite challenging circumstances.
Were goin out where the sands turnin to gold
Describes a journey to a place where fortunes can change positively (sands turning to gold).
Put on your stockins baby, `cause the nights getting cold
Advises to prepare for the cold night, possibly metaphorical for facing difficult times together.
And maybe evrything dies, baby, that's a fact
Reiterates the general truth about everything eventually coming to an end.
But maybe evrything that dies someday comes back
Maintains the theme of potential renewal or resurrection after the inevitable end.
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