Lyrics
City! [Repeat x3]
The repeated exclamation "City!" introduces the theme, emphasizing the focus on an urban setting. The mention of a boy suggests a central character.
He is just a boy in the city
-Dressed the same he's uniformly pretty
The boy is described as uniformly pretty, highlighting his conformity in appearance, possibly reflecting societal expectations or trends.
He knows it's the time
The boy recognizes the opportune time for change, hinted by his ability to read signs. This could signify a moment of personal transformation or growth.
He can read the signs
-He can really change
-In the city
The boy, considering himself the best dressed in town, finds humor in juggling multiple jobs for income. This may reflect the challenges of urban life and the pursuit of material success.
The best dressed boy in town he thinks it's funny
-Half a dozen jobs makes his money
-He is just a boy in the city
Reiteration of the boy in the city, with Friday night symbolizing a break from routine and a chance for imaginative experiences, referencing Walter Mitty, a character known for daydreaming.
Friday night propels Walter Mitty
-It's about time
The importance of time is reiterated, with the boy reading signs and anticipating a night on the town. The city is portrayed as a place of excitement and change.
He can read the signs
-A night on the town
-In the city
Emphasis on the city as the backdrop for the boy's activities, suggesting that the urban environment plays a significant role in shaping his experiences.
Monday is a work day
A depiction of the monotonous workweek, with each day passing similarly. This routine sets the stage for the contrast provided by Friday night.
Tuesday's much the same
-Wednesday comes and goes away
-Thursday's back again
-Friday night is Sunday in the morning
Friday night is portrayed as a unique time, blending the excitement of the evening with a reference to Sunday morning, suggesting a blend of anticipation and reflection.
Monday brings the weekend's final yawning
-Now it's about time
The boy has crossed a metaphorical line, indicating a departure from the ordinary. He is physically distant, emphasizing his mental and emotional separation in the city.
He has crossed the line
-He is miles away
-In the city
-City! [Repeat x5]
Repetition of "City!" intensifies the focus on the urban setting, emphasizing its significance in the narrative.
Now it's about time
A repetition of the theme of change and crossing boundaries. The boy is again mentioned as reading signs, changing, and moving away from the city.
He can read the signs
-He can really change
-It is on his mind
-He has crossed the line
-He has gone once more
-From the city
The boy has once more departed from the city, suggesting a cyclical nature to his experiences, or perhaps a recurring desire for change and exploration.
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