Lyrics
I seen her on broadway
Encountered her on Broadway
She misses her home back in the bay
Expresses longing for her home in the bay
All she's ever known is black and grey
Her life has been characterized by darkness and monotony
I know she's off-limits
Acknowledges that pursuing a relationship with her is prohibited
She's off-limits
Reiteration of the idea that she is off-limits
She's off-limits
Emphasizes the forbidden nature of the connection
She's off-limits
Repeats the notion that she is off-limits
Run
An abrupt call to action, possibly signaling urgency or escape
Run from all of your problems
Advises escaping from and avoiding life's difficulties
Lost
Suggests a feeling of being misplaced or adrift
Lost all your love in Harlem
Refers to losing love in Harlem, indicating a place of emotional turmoil
I've been on the chase
Indicates a pursuit or quest in the speaker's life
You left my mind debased
Implies a negative impact on the speaker's mental state due to the girl's departure
Don't look back, just race
Encourages moving forward without dwelling on the past
I love when you fall from grace
Expresses admiration for the girl even in moments of vulnerability
Grace
Repetition of the word "Grace," possibly representing a desired quality
From grace
Emphasizes falling or deviating from this desired quality
Grace
Repeats the word "Grace," maintaining its significance
From grace
Reiterates the idea of falling from grace
Grace
Continued emphasis on the concept of grace
Grace
Repetition of the word "Grace," reinforcing its importance
From grace
Final repetition, underlining the theme of falling from grace
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