Lyrics
They all called her Tokyo, the boys know her as Rose.
Referring to a woman as Tokyo, known as Rose by the boys.
The game is not a good one, it's the only one she knows.
Describing life as a game, and she is adept at playing it.
Jet black hair, lipstick glowin' red.
Depicting physical features: jet black hair and vivid red lipstick.
Caviar and bourbon, goin' straight to her head.
Indulging in luxury with caviar and bourbon, possibly symbolizing excess.
When you lay your money down, she'll play her games
She engages in games when money is involved.
With you.
Emphasizing her willingness to play games with those who invest money.
Don't gamble with you heart, she'll take it right from you.
Warning against risking one's heart as she may take advantage.
She'll take you for a ride, with some wine and romance.
Describing a seductive ride with wine and romance leading to a negative outcome.
Gonna wind up face flat down, not a cent in your pants.
Predicting a regrettable situation with no money left after the encounter.
Tokyo Rose, Tokyo Rose, Tokyo Rose.
Repetition of the name Tokyo Rose for emphasis.
Back street crawler, is what she'll always be.
Labeling her as a back street crawler, suggesting a questionable lifestyle.
I can't live without her love, it's the cure for me.
Expressing dependence on her love as a cure.
Day after day, I was warned of the danger.
Acknowledging warnings about the danger associated with her.
A little bit of love, give it away to strangers.
Suggesting a willingness to give love to strangers despite the warnings.
Tokyo Rose, Tokyo Rose, Tokyo Rose.
Repeating the name Tokyo Rose, reinforcing her presence.
Tokyo, Tokyo Rose,
Reiteration of Tokyo Rose, emphasizing her identity.
Tokyo, I wanna know, about you, Tokyo.
Expressing a desire to know more about Tokyo.
I wanna know, about you, Tokyo.
Repeating the desire to know more about Tokyo.
Tokyo Rose, Tokyo,
Repetition of Tokyo Rose, maintaining focus on her.
Tokyo Rose, Tokyo.
Repeating Tokyo Rose, keeping her in the spotlight.
Mmmm, you sure are a strange one.
Commenting on her peculiar nature or behavior.
Hey, hey Tokyo.
A casual greeting to Tokyo with a sense of familiarity.
Oh, never get too close.
Advising to maintain a distance, possibly due to the perceived danger.
Tokyo, hey Rose.
Another call out to Tokyo Rose with a cautionary tone.
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