Lyrics
He had her down in the cellar with a knife pointing at her throat
Depicts a threatening situation with a person holding someone captive in a cellar with a knife to their throat.
He wouldn't let her go oh no, he wouldn't ler her go
Emphasizes the refusal to release the captive despite the situation.
She kicked and screamed
Describes the captive's physical resistance through kicking and screaming.
Someone heard through the walls from next door
Someone nearby overhears the commotion through the walls and becomes aware of the danger.
'What's the crack? what's the score?'
Neighbors inquire about the situation, asking for information or updates.
Next door neighbour gave a call
A neighbor takes action by making a phone call to report the incident.
No one answered, so the boys are coming
No response received, prompting the involvement of a group of individuals referred to as "the boys."
The boys are coming for you
Reiterates that the boys are on their way to address the crisis.
They'll take you on a holiday
Suggests that the boys might take the person responsible for the threat on a "holiday," implying consequences.
Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away
Speculates on possible destinations for the "holiday" and the potential abandonment of the threatening individual.
They'll drop you off and say goodbye
Indicates the boys' intention to leave the threatening individual and bid farewell.
You're looking pretty dangerous
Describes the threatening individual as dangerous, highlighting the perceived risk.
You're looking pretty dangerous tonight
Reiterates the dangerous appearance of the individual, possibly emphasizing their demeanor or actions.
And nobody knows just quite what you will do next
Highlights the uncertainty surrounding the actions of the dangerous individual.
So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you
Confirms the decision to send in the boys to address the threat.
Coppers came heavy handed
Introduces the arrival of law enforcement (coppers) with a strong and forceful approach.
Closed the street and demanded us to stay at home today
Specifies the police instruction to stay at home due to the ongoing situation.
Oh you must stay at home today
Repeats the demand for people to stay indoors for safety reasons.
Calm him down, reassure him
Suggests attempts to calm down the threatening individual and encourages surrender.
Leave the girl this is stupid, hold your hands up
Advises the threatening individual to release the captive, acknowledging the gravity of the situation.
We'll get you through this, yeah we'll get you through this
Expresses reassurance that they will help the threatening individual get through the situation.
So the boys are coming, the boys are coming for you
Confirms the imminent arrival of the boys to address the situation.
They'll take you on a holiday
Reiterates the potential consequence of the boys taking the threatening individual on a "holiday."
Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away
Repeats the speculation about possible destinations for the mentioned "holiday."
They'll drop you off and say goodbye
Reiterates the intention to leave the threatening individual and say goodbye.
You're looking pretty dangerous
Reaffirms the perception of the threatening individual as dangerous.
You're looking pretty dangerous tonight
Restates the observation that the threatening individual appears dangerous on the current night.
And nobody knows just quite what you will do next
Emphasizes the ongoing uncertainty regarding the threatening individual's future actions.
So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you
Reiterates the decision to send in the boys to address the threat.
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