Lyrics
I’m walkin’ if it takes all night
I am determined to walk, even if it takes the entire night.
Hopin’ that we can make things right
Hopeful that we can resolve and correct things.
And I’m lookin’ for the Wall Street part of town
Searching for the affluent or financial district of the city, metaphorically referred to as Wall Street.
I’m standin’ in the pourin’ rain
Standing in heavy rain, symbolizing hardship.
Tryin’ to throw off my chains
Attempting to break free from difficulties or limitations.
And I’m lookin’ for the Wall Street part of town
Continuing the search for the prosperous part of the city.
I’m in trouble again but this time I’m not the only one
Facing trouble again, but this time not alone; there are others going through similar challenges.
I was hurtin’ before but this time I’m not a lonely one
Previously hurt, but now not feeling isolated in the pain.
Divide and rule, that’s always been their plan
Referring to a strategy of maintaining control by causing divisions among the people.
We’re in trouble again but this time we’ve got friends
In trouble again, but now having support and allies.
So I’ll keep walkin’ if it takes all night
Committing to keep moving forward, determined to make things right.
A-hopin’ we gonna make things right
Expressing hope for a positive resolution.
I’m lookin’ for the Wall Street part of town
Still in search of the affluent or influential part of the city.
They believe that evil deeds would never fail
Belief that committing wrongful acts will never lead to failure.
They had a-you and me swinging by the tail
Referring to being manipulated and controlled, swinging by the tail like puppets.
But look who’s swinging now, what’s that sound I hear
Observing a shift in power dynamics, with the oppressors now facing consequences.
A mighty wind whistling past their ears
A powerful force of change is evident, symbolized by a mighty wind.
So I keep walkin’ if it takes all night
Persisting in the journey despite challenges, committed to making things right.
A-hopin’ we can make things right
Continuing the hopeful pursuit of resolution.
I’m lookin’ for the Wall Street part of town
Still seeking the prosperous part of the city.
I feel like shakin’ a hand
Expressing a desire for reconciliation or collaboration, symbolized by shaking hands.
I’m a-ready to take my stand
Ready to take a firm and principled stance.
‘Cause I’m walkin’ towards the Wall Street part of town
Actively walking towards the affluent or influential part of the city.
I’m lookin’ for the Wall Street part of town
Reiterating the search for the prosperous district.
Don’t you want to go with me now to the Wall Street part of town?
Extending an invitation or urging someone to join in the quest for a better place, specifically Wall Street.
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