Jet Song
Jet Life: Navigating Brotherhood, Love, and Rivalry in the Streets
Lyrics
When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way from your first cigarette to your last dying day
Being a Jet is a lifelong commitment, symbolized from the first cigarette to the last day of life.
When you're a Jet, let 'em do what they can
As a Jet, let others do what they can.
You got brothers around, you're a family man
Being a Jet means having a sense of brotherhood and being a family man.
You're never alone, you're never disconnected
One is never alone and never disconnected as a Jet.
You're home with your own when company's expected
Feeling at home with fellow Jets when company is expected.
You're well protected Then you are set with a capital J
Being well protected and set with a capital J.
Which you'll never forget till the cart you away
The identity as a Jet is unforgettable until death.
When you're a Jet, you stay a Jet
Once a Jet, always a Jet.
I know Tony like I know me and I guarantee
Comparing Tony to oneself, expressing a strong bond and assurance.
You can count him in
Tony is reliable and can be counted on.
In, out, let's get crackin'
An urging to take action and move forward.
Where you gonna find Bernardo?
Questioning the whereabouts of Bernardo.
It ain't safe to go into PR territory
Warning about the danger of entering Puerto Rican territory.
He'll be at the dance at the gym tonight
Expecting Bernardo to be at the dance at the gym.
Yeah, but the gym's neutral territory
Asserting the gym as neutral territory.
A-rab, I'm gonna make nice with him
Expressing intention to reconcile with A-rab.
I'm only gonna challenge him
Planning to challenge rather than harm.
Great, Daddy-o
Confirmation and agreement with the plan.
So everybody dress up sweet and sharp and
Encouraging everyone to dress up and prepare for the dance.
Meet Tony and me at the dance at ten
Inviting to meet Tony and oneself at the dance at ten.
And walk tall
Emphasizing the importance of walking tall.
We always walk tall
Reiterating the Jets' pride in walking tall.
We're Jets
Declaring the identity as Jets.
The greatest
Asserting the greatness of the Jets.
When you're a Jet, you're the top cat in town
Being the top cat in town as a Jet.
You're the gold medal kid with the heavyweight crown
Describing oneself as the gold medal kid with the heavyweight crown.
When you're a Jet, you're the swingin'est thing
Highlighting the swinging and confident nature of being a Jet.
Little boy, you're a man, little man, you're a king
Transitioning from being a little boy to a man and then a king as a Jet.
The Jets are in gear
Expressing the Jets being in top form and ready for action.
Our cylinders are clickin'
Confirming the Jets' readiness and efficiency.
The Sharks'll stear clear
Suggesting that the Sharks will avoid confrontation.
'Cause every Puerto Rican's a lousy chicken
Derogatory remark about Puerto Ricans, implying cowardice.
Here come the Jets like a bat out of hell
Describing the Jets approaching aggressively and swiftly.
Someone gets in our way, someone don't feel so well
Warning that those who oppose the Jets may not fare well.
Here come the Jets little world, step aside
Declaring the Jets' dominance and advising others to step aside.
Better go underground, better run, better hide
Advising to seek refuge or hide when the Jets come.
We're drawin' the line, so keep your noses hidden
Setting boundaries and warning against interference.
We're hangin' a sign, says, "Visitors Forbidden" and we ain't kiddin'
Explicitly stating that outsiders are not welcome, emphasizing seriousness.
Here come the Jets, yeah
Reiterating the arrival of the Jets with confidence.
And we're gonna beat every last buggin' gang on
Expressing determination to defeat other gangs on the street.
The whole buggin' street on the whole buggin' ever lovin' street
Emphasizing the Jets' dominance on the entire street.
Yeah
Concluding with a strong affirmation of the Jets' prowess.
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