Lyrics
What goes on behind closed doors, private wounds, open sores
Reflection on hidden troubles and open wounds in private life.
You're your own worst enemy and cheap thrills bring you to your knees
Self-destructive behavior, with momentary pleasures leading to downfall.
It's thumbs down for someone you know, and it's easy come and easy go
Criticizing someone familiar, emphasizing the transient nature of relationships.
Burn your bridges, take what you can get
Advocating a ruthless approach, seizing opportunities without concern for consequences.
Go for the throat 'cause you paid your debt
Encouraging aggressive actions after settling scores or fulfilling obligations.
Livin' well is the best revenge, so give 'em hell
Promoting success as the best retaliation, urging defiance against challenges.
While the city sleeps - it's all there in black and white
Observing events during the night, possibly referring to hidden truths.
While the city sleeps - through the eye of the needle, gotta thread your life
Navigating life's challenges with precision, using a needle as a metaphor.
While the city sleeps - while the city sleeps
Repetition of the theme, emphasizing the city's dormant state during sleep.
It's a hit or miss, an eye for an eye, live for today, and don't ask why
Embracing risk-taking, living in the moment, and avoiding unnecessary questioning.
For better or worse, you bought and sold
Acknowledging the transactional nature of relationships, both positive and negative.
They love you while you're hot and leave you when you're cold
Highlighting the fickleness of affection, showing support only in favorable conditions.
Burn your bridges, take what you can get
Reiteration of the ruthless approach, emphasizing opportunistic behavior.
Go for the throat 'cause you paid your debt
Encouraging assertiveness after fulfilling obligations, suggesting a demanding life.
Livin' well is the best revenge, so give 'em hell
Repeating the idea that achieving success is the ultimate form of retaliation.
While the city sleeps - yeah, better run for your life
Urging escape from potential threats, seeking solace in the darkness of the night.
Take your troubles to the night
Suggesting the night as a refuge for troubles and difficulties.
While the city sleeps - yeah, beggars, thieves and losers, there's no relief
Depicting a challenging urban environment with no respite for those in need.
While the city sleeps - there's no relief, while the city sleeps
Repetition emphasizing the relentless nature of a sleeping city.
While the city sleeps - yeah
Reiteration, emphasizing the challenges persist even during the city's sleep.
Burn your bridges, take what you can get
Restating the need to be opportunistic and assertive in pursuing one's interests.
Go for the throat 'cause you paid your debt
Encouraging aggressive actions after fulfilling responsibilities, reiterating a demanding life.
Livin' well is the best revenge, so give 'em hell
Repeating the idea that success is the most effective form of retaliation.
While the city sleeps - while the city sleeps
Emphasizing the challenges persisting even in the city's dormant state.
While the city sleeps - while the city sleeps
Repetition underscoring the notion of challenges persisting during the city's sleep.
While the city sleeps - yeah, there's no relief
Stating that there is no relief from challenges even in the city's sleep.
While the city sleeps
Reiterating the absence of relief during the city's sleep, emphasizing challenges.
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