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she's been hangin out back with the alley cats
She has been spending time in the back alleys with stray cats.
brother said he's not having it
Her brother disapproves or refuses to accept the situation.
black eyes back
She has black eyes, possibly indicating a fight or struggle.
these rich kids don't understand what's coming
Wealthy kids don't comprehend the impending challenges or troubles.
rats on a sinking ship
Comparing the situation to rats on a sinking ship, suggesting a dire circumstance.
cos its inherited they said it gets them real quick
The issues are inherited and affect them rapidly.
gotta see a lover in another district
She needs to meet her lover in a different area with potential dangers.
with a boy that looks scary and a pitball terrier
Describing the lover as intimidating with a pit bull terrier.
swear we were living in that common area
Recalling a shared experience in a communal space.
well your on the colder sack with the runaway pack
Being in an unsupportive environment with others who have escaped.
cause no one would give you slack
Because no one was lenient or forgiving.
now she knows how it feels running in heels
Now she understands the difficulty of running in heels, metaphorically for challenges.
cos the deal was a fucking trap
The situation turned out to be a deceptive trap.
now you're hanging round jacks with a lottery wrap
She is now spending time with a friend named Jack, facing the consequences.
complaining about the big smoke
Complaining about the city and its problems.
getting righteous with me academically
Expressing dissatisfaction with academic matters.
well at least i remembered to vote
Despite everything, he remembered to vote.
i cried when jenny
Expressing sadness when Jenny was unhappy.
when i was unhappy
Reflecting on the past when the speaker was unhappy.
now the tables turn i said jenny can rely on me
Assuring Jenny that she can rely on the speaker now.
jenny can rely on me
-jenny can rely on me
-so next door neighbor she's a right little raver
Describing the next-door neighbor as a lively party-goer.
makes money when she babysits
The neighbor earns money by babysitting.
says same shit different day, nothing new around the way
Expressing a sense of monotony and lack of change in their environment.
back to the local for drinks
Returning to the local area for drinks.
and in a dead end town, gravel on the ground
Living in a stagnant town with little opportunity for progress.
you're vandalising for kicks
Engaging in vandalism for excitement or rebellion.
said ma, i feel trapped in this old colder sack
Feeling trapped in the same unsupportive environment as mentioned earlier.
she said sweetheart, we got transport links
Reassurance from the mother about available transportation options.
i cried when jenny
Recalling a moment of sadness when Jenny was unhappy.
when i was unhappy
Reflecting on the past when the speaker was unhappy.
now the tables turn i said jenny can rely on me
Reassuring Jenny that she can rely on the speaker now.
jenny can rely on me
-jenny can rely on me
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