Lyrics
It's been ten long years since I've been home
Expressing the duration of absence from home, suggesting a significant passage of time.
I've been waiting here with nowhere to go
Implying a sense of anticipation or waiting without a specific purpose or direction.
It's an occupation I don't like
Referring to a disliked or undesirable occupation that is endured for practical reasons.
But it pays the rent and turns on the light (alright)
Highlighting the pragmatic aspect of the occupation, emphasizing its role in financial sustenance.
I told you so
Reiterating a previous statement, possibly indicating a sense of frustration or disappointment.
It has to be
Stating a necessity, possibly implying a decision that cannot be avoided.
Cut loose and runaway with me
Suggesting a desire for freedom and escape, inviting someone to join in the journey.
We'll go out every night
Describing a future scenario of going out every night, possibly signifying a carefree lifestyle.
I'll be there by your side
Expressing commitment and support, promising to be there for the person being addressed.
And we'll all get high down the old west side
Envisioning a shared experience of getting high on the old west side, suggesting camaraderie.
If it ain't the job and it ain't the place
Exploring other potential reasons for staying, mentioning a pretty face as a compelling factor.
But I must stay for your pretty face
Acknowledging an unfavorable situation caused by the allure of the mentioned person's attractiveness.
It's a bad reaction I can't fix
Describing a negative emotional response that cannot be remedied.
You conned me with those feline tricks
Accusing the person of using cunning and seductive tricks to manipulate the speaker.
And I told you so
Repeating an earlier statement, possibly emphasizing the foresight or warning given.
It's a crazy world
Describing the world as crazy, implying challenges for someone who is confused or disoriented.
For a mixed-up guy
Highlighting the challenges faced by a person who is mixed-up or emotionally conflicted.
And a no-good girl
Referring to a person as "no-good," suggesting a negative influence or character.
And I told you so
Reiterating the earlier warning about the challenging nature of the world.
It's a crazy world
Repeating the description of the world as crazy, emphasizing the chaotic nature of existence.
For a mixed-up guy
Reemphasizing the challenges faced by a person who is mixed-up or confused.
With a no-good girl
Reiterating the negative character of the person referred to as "no-good."
(Take her, take the world)
Suggesting a decisive action, possibly encouraging taking control of the situation or relationship.
I told you so
Reiterating a previous statement, possibly indicating persistence in a viewpoint or decision.
It has to be
Stating a necessity again, reinforcing the idea that a particular course of action is inevitable.
Cut loose and run away (run away) with me
Repeating the invitation to cut loose and run away, emphasizing the desire for escape.
We'll go out every night
Describing a future scenario of going out every night, maintaining a sense of freedom.
I'll be there by your side
Reiterating commitment and support, emphasizing presence by the person's side.
And we'll all get high down the old west side
Envisioning a shared experience of getting high on the old west side, maintaining a sense of camaraderie.
Down the old west side
Repeating the location "down the old west side," possibly indicating the central setting for the experiences.
Down the old west side
-Down the old west side
-(Take the world, yeah)
Repeating the idea of taking the world, suggesting a bold and adventurous outlook.
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