You Won't Understand
African Land: A Journey Beyond Understanding
Lyrics
Got me waiting on the third floor
Expressing impatience while waiting on the third floor.
Car pulling up down below
Observing a car arriving below.
So I'm looking out the window
Looking out the window, contemplating whether to go.
Do I even want to go?
Questioning the desire to participate or engage.
City's got the mayhem
Describing the chaos and excitement in the city.
Block's hot with an open hand
Stating that the neighborhood is intense and ready for action.
Try my best to take it in
Trying to absorb the surroundings.
But my patience is running thin
Struggling with dwindling patience.
I got a feeling you won't understand
Anticipating a lack of understanding from someone.
Understand
Reiterating the expectation of not being understood.
This ain't New York City
Clarifying the location is not New York City.
I'm in an African land
Indicating the presence in an African land.
Car speeds through the dirty streets
Describing a car moving swiftly through less affluent streets.
Like a photo from your magazine
Comparing the scene to a magazine photo.
Small caption says it all
Highlighting a concise caption that encapsulates the situation.
While the ink still bleeds
Emphasizing the enduring impact of the experience.
So you try to change the page
Attempting to divert attention by turning the page.
To late to look away
Realizing it's too late to avoid the unfolding reality.
The world is on a stage
Viewing the world as a theatrical production.
Just break free from the cage
Encouraging breaking free from constraints.
I got a feeling you won't understand
Reiterating the expectation of not being understood.
Understand
Emphasizing the anticipation of a lack of comprehension.
This ain't New York City
Reiterating that the setting is not New York City.
I'm in an African land
Affirming the presence in an African land.
Out in the city
Being outside in the city.
Out in the night
Being outside during the night.
Out in the darkness
Being outside in darkness, symbolizing challenges.
Fighting the light
Fighting against the prevailing light, facing adversity.
I got a feeling you won't understand
Reiterating the expectation of not being understood.
Understand
Emphasizing the anticipation of a lack of comprehension.
This ain't New York City
Reiterating that the setting is not New York City.
Take it for what it is
Encouraging acceptance of the situation as it is.
I'm in an African land
Affirming the presence in an African land.
I'm in an African land
Reiterating the current location in an African land.
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