Letter From a Racketeer
Escape the Racketeer's Grip: A Tale of Freedom and Redemption
Lyrics
It's all the same. Another town in disdain
Expresses a sense of monotony and dislike for another town.
I know the blood, but I know the blood's not in my name
Acknowledges a connection to a violent past but disclaims personal responsibility.
Pretty scarlet eyes, a temptation of lies
Describes enticing yet deceptive eyes, suggesting deceit or allure.
This town is just another disguise
Views the town as a facade or a deceptive appearance.
Drinks knocked back, man I love the view
Expresses enjoyment of the scenery while drinking.
Until I got that, that letter from you
Reveals a change in perspective upon receiving a letter.
Until I got the letter, the letter from a racketeer
Highlights the impact of a letter, possibly from a criminal.
I got my mind made up, my bags are packed, I'm getting out of here
Declares a decision to leave, indicating a significant change in plans.
Until I got the letter, letter from a racketeer
Emphasizes the transformative effect of the letter on the narrator.
I got my mind made up, my bags are packed, I'm getting out of here
Reiterates the decision to leave and the determination to act on it.
Until I got the letter
Reaffirms the impact of the letter from the racketeer.
The letter from a racketeer
Repeats the source of the letter, underlining its significance.
Yeah
Expresses affirmation or agreement.
It's not the same, it's the aftermath
Describes a change in the situation, possibly a negative aftermath.
Smoke in the wind, an ash in the past.
Symbolizes destruction and remnants of the past.
But there's no such thing as
Rejects the concept of living life too fast.
Living Life Too Fast
Emphasizes a rejection of reckless living.
Ambiguity lies and to no surprise
Refers to the prevalence of ambiguity and lack of surprise.
That my eyes are locked straight ahead
Asserts a forward-looking and determined mindset.
So lock me down and throw away the key
Accepts confinement but maintains a sense of inner freedom.
Just know that I, I'm free
Declares personal freedom despite external constraints.
Until I got the letter, the letter from a racketeer
Reiterates the transformative effect of the letter on the narrator.
I got my mind made up, my bags are packed, I'm getting out of here
Confirms the decision to leave and the preparedness for departure.
Until I got the letter, letter from a racketeer
Repeats the impact of the letter and the intention to leave.
I got my mind made up, my bags are packed, I'm getting out of here
Restates the decision to leave and the readiness to depart.
Until I got the letter
Reiterates the transformative impact of the letter from the racketeer.
The letter from a racketeer
Reaffirms the source and significance of the letter.
So, burn, burn, burn it down
Suggests a desire for destructive release or change.
It's all a game, it's just a maze
Describes life as a game or a confusing maze.
So, burn, burn, burn it down
Repeats the desire for destruction, urging action.
And tell me, man
Poses a question about the listener's response to the situation.
So what're you gonna do?
Asks for the listener's plan or decision.
So knock one back and I'm outta this town
Decides to leave the town and burn it down.
Burn it down, burn it down
Reiterates the destructive intention to burn down the town.
That's what I'm trying to teach you, man
Expresses a teaching moment about destruction.
These may be my famous last words..
Suggests a recognition of potential consequences or regrets.
Burn it down.
Reiterates the call for destruction.
Burn it down.
Repeats the call for destruction.
Burn it down.
Reiterates the call for destruction.
The Letter From a Racketeer
Repeats the source of the transformative letter.
Yeah
Concludes the lyrics with an affirmative expression.
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