Jump the Gun
Breaking Chains: Pretty Maids' Anthem of Liberation
Lyrics
You were raised up from the steam in the city
You emerged from the challenging environment of the city.
Where your daddy dragged you 'round
Your father moved you from place to place during your upbringing.
From place to place
Describing the constant relocation during childhood.
Now you're a grown-up
You have grown into an attractive adult.
A cool guy looking pretty
You appear confident and good-looking, but past experiences have left their mark.
But the childhood had its mark upon your face
Childhood experiences have shaped your facial expressions and demeanor.
Now you're the hungry one, you want it all
You are ambitious and eager for success.
And enough is not enough
You are not satisfied with what you have; you always want more.
You're always coming back for more
Your desire for more is insatiable, and you keep seeking additional experiences.
When the race is on you roll the ball
In competitive situations, you take risks and actively participate.
You found your heaven behind the backstage door
Your version of paradise is found in the world behind the performance venue.
You're all fed up
You are tired of parental control and influence.
With their parental domination
Resisting the authority and influence of parents.
Don't let them wear away your pride
Encouragement to preserve your self-respect and dignity.
Cut the wire
Advocating for breaking free from constraints.
Jump the gun
Take action and act before it's too late.
There is nothing that's holding you back
Nothing should hinder your progress; move forward.
Cross the fire
Confront challenges head-on and then move swiftly.
Hit 'n' run
Be quick and elusive in pursuing your goals.
You're forever unchained
You are free and unbounded.
Jump the gun
Take bold actions without hesitation.
In another town, on another stage
Describing experiences in a different location and on a different stage.
You've been cruising around, for at least a human age
You have been exploring for a considerable period.
That rock'n'roll was your key to succeed
Rock'n'roll has been instrumental in your achievements.
Your restless soul
Your spirit is not confined to the streets; you aspire for more.
Has taken off from the street
Your soul has moved beyond the limitations of the street environment.
So if you like it now
If you enjoy the current situation, you will learn to love it even more in the future.
You'll learn to love it later
Stick to your dreams and persevere.
Stick to your dreams, and go ahead
An encouragement to pursue and maintain your dreams.
And now you're up to front
You are now at the forefront of a phase marked by desperation and youthful energy.
A youth of desperation
Encouragement to influence and capture the minds of others.
Go out and penetrate their minds
Spread your message and ideas among the youth.
You preach the words
You are preaching words that others are spreading widely.
They put them out in circulation
Encouraging dissemination and sharing of ideas.
Get out, seek and find
Emphasizing the need to explore, search, and discover.
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