Lyrics
Well, I recall days in the city
Recalling past days spent in the city.
And I think back, "Oh what a pity"
Reflecting on those days with a sense of regret or disappointment.
Rememberin' how it wasn't pretty
Remembering the challenging and unattractive aspects of that time.
Every day life in the city
Describing the difficulties of everyday life in the city.
Out in the street we had to take it
Having to endure hardships in the streets.
With friends around, couldn't it
Dealing with challenges alongside friends.
What wasn't there, we had to make it
Creating what was missing, adapting to the circumstances.
Hangin' out down in the city
Spending time socializing in the city.
The hard times are dead and gone
Expressing that difficult times are over.
But the hard times have made me strong
Acknowledging that challenges have contributed to personal strength.
And the hard times have made me see
Recognizing the insights gained from tough experiences.
That the hard times ain't where I wanna be
Affirming a desire to move away from difficult circumstances.
We had to fight to be accepted
Describing the struggle for acceptance.
It wasn't right and I protested
Objecting to unfair situations.
For hangin' out we got arrested
Facing legal consequences for socializing.
Every day life in the city
Reiterating the challenges of daily life in the city.
We'd go to school and then we'd cut out
Skipping school to relax in the park.
Go to the park and space our heads out
Engaging in recreational activities with a carefree attitude.
We called it fun but there was some doubt
Admitting uncertainty about the nature of their fun.
Hangin' out down in the city
Continuing to socialize in the city.
The hard times are dead and gone
Reiterating that difficult times are in the past.
But the hard times have made me strong
Acknowledging personal growth resulting from challenges.
And the hard times have made me see
Highlighting the insights gained from overcoming difficulties.
That the hard times ain't where I wanna be
Expressing a determination to avoid returning to hard times.
I don't wanna be there or even think back
Rejecting the idea of revisiting or reminiscing about difficult times.
I don't wanna be there, now I'm on the right track, yeah
Affirming the current positive direction in life.
The hard times are dead and gone
Reiterating that challenging times are in the past.
But the hard times have made me strong
Emphasizing personal strength gained from overcoming challenges.
And the hard times have made me see
Reaffirming the lessons learned from difficult experiences.
That the hard times ain't where I wanna be
Stating the desire to avoid returning to hard times.
I don't wanna be there or even think back
Rejecting the idea of dwelling on or recalling difficult times.
I don't wanna be there, 'cause I'm on the right track
Affirming the commitment to the current positive path.
Now I'm on the right track
Emphasizing being on the right track.
I'm finally on the right track
Reiterating being on the right track.
I'm finally on the right track
Affirming the current alignment with a positive path.
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