Villainy
Redemption in the City of Angels: Local Natives' 'Villainy' Tale
Lyrics
I want to start again
I desire a fresh beginning
Sunsets, new babbling man
Experiencing new perspectives, a talkative person
Holding my sign
Symbolically holding a sign, perhaps seeking direction or attention
Manhattan on the rocks
Reference to a location (Manhattan) and a challenging situation ("on the rocks")
Red handed, never caught
Caught in a compromising situation but not apprehended
But hoping you'll try
Optimistically anticipating that someone will attempt to understand
Mine is a chrome palace
Describing a luxurious and shiny residence
Lost in Los Angeles
Feeling lost in the vastness of Los Angeles
I know that I'll make it through
Expressing confidence in overcoming challenges
I want to start again
Reiteration of the desire for a new beginning
My crime fits the punishment
Accepting that the punishment aligns with the committed crime
Wasting my time
Feeling that time is being wasted
Remember at the board Laura throwing darts
Recalling a moment with Laura throwing darts, possibly a metaphor for unpredictability
You're holding it together while you're torn apart
Maintaining composure despite internal turmoil
Forcing a smile
Putting on a fake smile or facade
Mine is a chrome palace
Reiteration of the luxurious residence in chrome
Lost in Los Angeles
Continuing to feel lost, specifically in Los Angeles
I know that I'll make it through
Remaining optimistic about overcoming challenges
Mine is a chrome palace
Repetition of the description of the chrome palace
Islands and old ballads
Mention of islands and old ballads, possibly nostalgic elements
Shining like brand new
Shining brightly like something brand new
It takes a moment for your eyes to adjust
Highlighting the time it takes for perception to adjust
Step out into the sun
Stepping out into the sun, possibly symbolizing facing reality
It takes a moment for your eyes to adjust
Reiteration of the adjustment of one's perception
Step out into the sun
Repetition of stepping out into the sun
It takes a moment for
Continuation of the theme of adjusting perception
For your eyes to adjust
Emphasizing the time it takes for eyes to adjust
Step out into the sun
Repetition of stepping out into the sun
Uh
An exclamation, perhaps indicating realization or revelation
I want to start again
Reiteration of the desire for a fresh start
Sunsets, new babbling man
Recalling sunsets and encountering a talkative individual
Holding my sign
Symbolically holding a sign once again
Manhattan on the rocks
Referencing a challenging situation in Manhattan
Red handed, never caught
Acknowledging being caught in a compromising situation
But hoping you'll try
Expressing hope that someone will make an effort to understand
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