Lyrics
Deep in the heart of the midnight world
Refers to a hidden or mysterious part of the world during nighttime.
(Down in the Red Light)
Emphasizes the location, possibly a district known for nightlife.
A story was told of a beautiful girl
An account circulated about an attractive girl.
(Queen of the Red Light)
Describing her as the influential figure in that area.
She was born on a sampan, never knew her dad
Her origin story: born on a boat, fatherless.
But her looks were filled with fortune
Despite her background, her appearance suggested wealth or luck.
And for this they knew she'd be an ocean of
Expectation that she would cause significant trouble.
Trouble in Hong Kong, trouble in Hong Kong
Reiteration of the anticipated trouble in Hong Kong due to her.
People may live by the rules of the town
While society adheres to regulations, she creates her own.
(Down in the Red Light)
Reference to the specific area within Hong Kong.
But she made her own by the strength of her crown
She establishes authority through her own means.
(Queen of the Red Light)
Reiteration of her influence in the district.
She would aim with a shotgun to chase the pimps away
Her actions involve confronting exploitative individuals.
But one night, they came too many
A situation where the number of aggressors overwhelmed her.
And the price was always high for any
Emphasizes the high cost or danger involved in her endeavors.
Trouble in Hong Kong, trouble in Hong Kong
Reiteration of the anticipated trouble in Hong Kong due to her.
So she ran through the streets and the alleyways
Describes her escape route through the streets and alleys.
Down to the docks
Reaches the docks in an attempt to flee.
Why didn't she call the cops? (I don't know!)
Wondering why she didn't seek police intervention.
But from those kind of guys, no one ever gets away
Implies the impossibility of escaping certain dangerous individuals.
Keeping it silent is what they prefer
Suggests a preference for silence from those involved.
So nobody knows what happened to her
The mystery surrounding her fate due to lack of information.
But a newspaper man said that you don't go far
A journalist's claim about the consequences of defying criminal organizations.
When you go against the underworld
Emphasizes the power and impact of criminal entities.
Boy! They bring you down, down, down
Illustrates the downfall faced by those who oppose the underworld.
Trouble (trouble) in Hong Kong, trouble (trouble) in Hong Kong
Reiteration of the anticipated trouble in Hong Kong due to her.
(She was an ocean of)
Repeating the description of her as trouble in Hong Kong.
Trouble (trouble) in Hong Kong
Continuing the portrayal of her as a source of trouble.
(She was an ocean of)
Reiteration of the portrayal of her as trouble in Hong Kong.
trouble (trouble) in Hong Kong
Continuing the portrayal of her as a source of trouble.
(Repeat and fade)
Repeating the description of her as trouble in Hong Kong (repeated and faded).
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