Uptown
Uptown Escape: A Journey Beyond City Limits
Lyrics
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
The singer expresses a repetitive desire to leave their current town and head uptown.
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leaving this town, I'm movin' out my bags today
The singer emphasizes their departure, packing bags, and leaving despite potential challenges.
I'm leaving this town, no matter what they tell me
-'Cause selling dope would kill me
-I'm leaving this town 'cause I gotta go
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
Reiteration of the decision to leave town and packing bags for the journey.
I'm packing my bags, baby
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town
-I'm leavin' this town 'cause I want no problems
The singer highlights the motivation to leave, avoiding problems and aspiring for stardom.
I'm leavin' this town tomorrow night I'm all packed up
-I'm leaving this town 'cause I gotta go, the Lord knows
-I'm leaving this town to become a star, I'm goin' far
-I'm leaving this town, I'm on my may
The singer is determined to leave for personal growth, seeking understanding and better treatment elsewhere.
I'm leaving this town, I'm goin' to stay
-I'm leaving this town for no one knows me better
-And no ones gonna treat me like I do now
-Watchin' I just hang around and watch my friends
The singer reflects on watching friends and makes a definitive statement about leaving the town.
Well, my friends I'm leaving this town
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm packing my bags, baby
Packing bags and having a one-way ticket emphasize the finality of the decision to go uptown.
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I got a one way ticket outta here
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
Repetition emphasizes the resolve to leave the town and move uptown.
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this
The act of leaving is stressed once again, reinforcing the decision to go uptown.
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
Confirmation of the departure and the destination, reiterating the singer's determination.
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
Final emphasis on the departure, expressing the singer's commitment to leaving and heading uptown.
I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
-I'm leavin' this town, I'm goin' uptown
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