Jump Start
Navigating Life's Turmoil: Power, Blame, and Love in 'Jump Start'
Lyrics
In the dark of the city backwoods, something stirs then slips away.
In the dark urban outskirts, a presence is sensed and then disappears.
Law and order in darkest Knightsbridge.
Law and order prevail in the darkest part of Knightsbridge.
Crime and punishment at play.
Engagement in illicit activities and consequences are in motion.
Hey, Mr. Policeman won't you come on over.
A request for attention from a policeman to intervene.
Hook me up to the power lines of your love.
Asking for a connection to the intense emotions of love.
Jump start, or tow me away.
Expressing a desire for a passionate restart or to be taken away.
And through the bruised machinery, the smoking haze of industry.
Amidst damaged machinery and industrial smoke, a challenging environment is described.
Another day with ball and chain.
A metaphorical reference to enduring difficulties and responsibilities.
I do my time, then home again.
Completing obligations and returning home after a challenging day.
Hey, Mrs. Maggie won't you come on over.
Inviting Mrs. Maggie for a similar emotional connection as with the policeman.
Hook me up to the power lines of your love.
Requesting a link to the emotional intensity of love from Mrs. Maggie.
Jump start, or tow me away.
Expressing a longing for a passionate restart or escape.
Well, should I blame the officers?
Contemplating whether blame should be placed on law enforcement officers.
Or maybe, I should blame the priest?
Consideration of blaming religious figures, specifically priests.
Or should I blame the poor foot soldier who's left to make the most from least?
Suggesting the plight of the ordinary soldier dealing with limited resources.
Hey, Jack Ripper won't you come on over.
Inviting Jack Ripper to share in the emotional intensity previously sought from others.
Hook me up to the power lines of your love.
Seeking a connection to love from Jack Ripper, perhaps as a form of redemption.
Jump start, or tow me away.
Expressing the desire for a passionate restart or escape from Jack Ripper.
You can blame the newsman talking at you on the satellite T.V.
Blaming media and news sources, especially those transmitted via satellite TV.
And if you're fighting for your shipyards, you might as well just blame the sea.
Suggesting blaming external factors, such as the sea, when fighting for one's cause.
Hey, Mr. Weatherman come on over.
Inviting the weatherman to share in the emotional intensity sought earlier.
Hook me up to the power lines of your love.
Requesting a connection to the emotional power of love from the weatherman.
Jump start, or tow me away.
Expressing the desire for a passionate restart or escape from the influence of the weatherman.
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