Lyrics
I’m stuck in my own city
I feel trapped in my own city
Or just afraid of moving on
Perhaps I fear the idea of moving forward
I just cant leave my baby
I can't leave my significant other
For what I know
Because of what I understand or believe
She’s the one
I believe she is the right one for me
Hey Mr Bossman
Addressing a figure of authority, possibly an employer
Why won’t you pay me more ?
Questioning why the boss doesn't pay more
I got my lady to satisfy
I have responsibilities to fulfill with my partner
You gave me nothing to fly away
Feeling unappreciated, given insufficient resources to progress
N just enough to survive
Received only enough to survive, not thrive
I’m stuck in my home town
Expressing frustration about being stuck in the hometown
My own town swallowed me
Suggesting the city has consumed or overwhelmed the speaker
My own city, she won’t remember
The city won't recall or acknowledge that the speaker was once free
That I used to be free
Reflecting on a past sense of freedom
I just can’t quit
Expressing difficulty in quitting or letting go
I got no money
Financial struggle, having no money
Every dust rise with my tears
Symbolic imagery of dust rising with tears, indicating emotional hardship
I just can’t handle it
Unable to cope with the situation
Too much for me
Feeling overwhelmed, it's too much to handle
From Toulouse to New-York City
Reference to a journey from Toulouse to New-York City, emphasizing being stuck
I’m stuck in my home town
Reiterating frustration about being stuck in the hometown
My own town swallowed me
Reinforcing the idea that the town has engulfed the speaker
My own city, she won’t remember
The city won't acknowledge the speaker's past freedom
That I used to be free
Highlighting the contrast between the current feeling of confinement and past freedom
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