Upper West Side
Gilded Tales: Upper West Side Revelations
Lyrics
You're so rich, bet you bought yourself a diamond chain
You're wealthy, and you likely purchased an expensive diamond necklace.
To look real cool while you're telling all your friends it's fake
You wear the necklace to appear cool, pretending it's not genuine.
But you know it's lies, 'nother bitch from the Upper West Side
You're aware of the deception; another girl from the affluent Upper West Side.
Credit cards cuttin' all of your lines, yeah
Credit cards are being used for substance abuse, possibly drugs.
You're so cute, bet you really wanna be a star
You're charming, aspiring to be a celebrity and relishing in others' heartbreak.
To feel like gold when you're dancin' on broken hearts
You feel valuable when dancing on the emotional pain of others.
And you know it's true, you're no good 'til they're lookin' at you
Your worth is tied to others' attention; you're not good without their gaze.
Bad front, I can see right through, yeah
Your facade is apparent; the speaker sees through your false front.
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
The speaker constantly judges your actions.
But I can't get enough of you
Despite the judgment, the speaker is drawn to you and can't resist.
Ooh, oh-oh
Repetition of expressive sounds, possibly conveying emotional intensity.
Ooh, oh-oh
-Ooh, oh-oh
-Ooh, oh-oh
-I sleep great knowin' we will never be the same
The speaker is content knowing they won't be like you, experiencing downtown life while you suffer.
'Cause I'm downtown hangin' out while you're in pain
The speaker contrasts their well-being with your pain.
And I'm doing fine, even though you're still on my mind
Despite the contrast, thoughts of you linger in the speaker's mind.
Train rides to the Upper West Side, yeah
Reference to train rides to the Upper West Side, possibly symbolic of revisiting memories.
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
The speaker continues to judge your actions despite being captivated.
But I can't get enough of you
Despite judgment, the speaker can't resist their attraction to you.
Ooh, oh-oh
Repetition of expressive sounds, possibly emphasizing inner conflict.
Ooh, oh-oh
-I can't stop (oh-oh)
Expressing an inability to stop thinking or caring about you.
I can't get enough of you, (oh-oh) yeah
The speaker desires and craves more of the subject.
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
Reiteration of constant judgment towards your actions.
But I can't get enough of you
Despite judgment, the speaker can't resist their attraction to you.
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
Repetition of expressive sounds, possibly signifying emotional struggle or longing.
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
-Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
-Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
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