Alley Cat Shank
Rebellious Stray: Pete Peterson's Alley Cat Anthem
Lyrics
I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' astray
I identify as a rebellious individual, likening myself to an alley cat.
I ain't no saint best get out of my way
I'm not a morally perfect person; steer clear of my path.
I see these fat cats scammin' and it just don't feel right
I notice wealthy and influential individuals engaging in dishonest activities, causing discomfort.
Ya better get ready 'cause I'm lookin' to fight
Prepare for a confrontation because I'm ready to fight against perceived injustices.
'Cause I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' astray
Reiteration of being a rebellious alley cat, straying from the conventional.
I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' today
Emphasis on the immediate decision to embark on a rebellious path.
I'm an alley cat baby as I walk through the street
Describing oneself as an observant and fulfilled alley cat while walking through the streets.
A keen observin' undeservin' and I'm feeling complete
Expressing contentment with keen observation despite being undeserving.
I see these hopped up rats runnin' all over town
Observing individuals with heightened energy and suspicion throughout the town.
Untrustin' and disgustin' and I'm bringin' it down
Expressing distrust and disgust, vowing to bring down the negative elements.
'Cause I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' astray
Reiteration of straying from the norm as an alley cat.
I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' today
Reaffirmation of the immediate decision to embark on a rebellious path.
'Cause I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' astray
Further emphasis on the rebellious nature of the individual.
I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' today
Stating the immediate decision to pursue the rebellious path.
I don't feel like gettin' outta bed today
Expressing a lack of motivation to face the day's challenges.
There's nothin' you can do
Conveying helplessness with a recognition that nothing can be done.
I missed a test and I think it'd be best if I shank my sorrows for you
Suggesting a coping mechanism by using the term "shank" to alleviate sorrows.
I'm gonna shank
Declaration of the intent to shank one's sorrows.
I'm going to shank
Repetition of the intent to shank.
Shank my sorrows away
Expressing the action of shanking sorrows away as a means of coping.
I'm gonna shank
Declaration of the intent to shank as a repeated action.
I'm going to shank
Repetition of the intent to shank.
Shank shank shankin' my sorrows away
Repetitive use of "shank" to emphasize the process of alleviating sorrows.
Time to bring it down alley cat style
Announcement of a change in style to a more assertive "alley cat style."
'Cause I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' astray
Reiteration of the rebellious nature, going astray as an alley cat.
I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' today
Reaffirmation of the immediate decision to embark on a rebellious path.
'Cause I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' astray
Further emphasis on the rebellious nature of the individual.
I'm an alley cat baby and I'm goin' today
Stating the immediate decision to pursue the rebellious path.
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