One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor
Interwoven Lives: Unveiling the Layers of Urban Connections
Lyrics
There's been some hard feelings here
Conflict or resentment exists in this place.
About some words that were said
Issues stem from spoken words causing tension.
Been some hard feelings here
Reiteration of hard feelings in the environment.
And what is more
Moreover,
There's been a bloody purple nose
Physical altercation resulted in a bloody nose.
And some bloody purple clothes
Further physical altercation led to bloody clothes.
That were messing up the lobby floor
Messy scene in the lobby due to the altercation.
It's just apartment house rules
Explanation: It adheres to rules governing apartment living.
So all you 'partment house fools
Addressing those who live in apartments.
Remember: one man's ceiling
Reminder: What one person considers a ceiling, another considers a floor.
Is another man's floor
Reiteration of the concept that perspectives differ.
One man's ceiling
Repeating the idea of varying perspectives.
Is another man's floor
Emphasizing the theme of differing viewpoints.
There's been some strange goin's-on
Unusual events have occurred.
And some folks have come and gone
People have entered and left, possibly unexpectedly.
Like the elevator man don't work no more
Metaphor: Elevator man not working symbolizes dysfunction.
I heard a racket in the hall
Heard disturbance in the hallway.
And I thought I heard a call
Perceived a call, but didn't investigate.
But I never opened up my door
Did not engage in the disturbances around.
It's just apartment house sense
Common sense prevailing in apartment living.
It's like apartment house rents
Similar to paying rent, understanding perspectives is essential.
Remember: one man's ceiling
Reminder: What one person sees as a ceiling, another sees as a floor.
Is another man's floor
Reiterating the concept of varied perspectives.
I tell you, one man's ceiling
Repeating the idea that perceptions differ.
Is another man's floor
Emphasizing the theme of differing viewpoints.
There's an alley in the back of my building
Describing an alley where people gather feeling ashamed.
Where some people congregate in shame
Detailing the location where individuals meet secretly.
I was walking with my dogs
Walking with dogs in a polluted, dark night.
And the night was black with smog
Night filled with smog creating a dark atmosphere.
When I thought I heard somebody call my name
Heard someone calling in the midst of the surroundings.
Remember: one man's ceiling is another man's floor, goddamn
Forceful reminder: Perspectives vary significantly.
One man's ceiling is another man's floor
Reiteration of the idea that what's a ceiling for one is a floor for another.
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