On the Streets of This Town
Streets of Struggle: A Melody of Lost Love and Life's Challenges
Lyrics
I'll lock myself away
I will isolate myself.
And not face one more day
Choosing not to confront another day.
On the streets of this town
Referring to the challenges of life in this town.
And all I've got to lose
All I have to risk.
Is a feelin' called the blues
Experiencing a deep emotional state, often associated with sadness.
And a little old frown
A facial expression indicating unhappiness.
I signed your dotted line
Formally committed to an agreement (possibly a relationship or contract).
And did my best at tryin'
Making a genuine effort.
Givin' all I could give
Offering everything within one's capacity.
And all I've gotten back
Received in return.
Is this feelin' that I lack
A sense of lacking something essential for life.
What I'm needing to live
Expressing a need for something vital.
And you say you don't see it
Denying awareness when a mature man shows vulnerability.
When a grown man starts to cry
Turning away from a man's tears.
You turn your face away and you walk on by
Choosing to ignore and pass by.
I found myself a girl
Discovering a significant other who brought joy.
Who brightened up my world
Enhanced life from late fall to early spring.
From December to May
Left for someone named Jim.
And then ran off with Jim
Choosing to yield to Jim.
But I'll defer to him
Identifying Jim by his distinctive hat.
And his purple beret
Jim's ability to navigate situations without emotions.
'Cause he knows how to wheel and deal
Jim's expertise in handling situations without empathy.
And not to feel when he's knockin' you down
Jim's success in knocking people down without remorse.
And I know he'll succeed
Confident that Jim will prosper.
'Cause that's just what you need
What is deemed necessary in this town.
On the streets of this town
Referencing the challenges of life in this town again.
And you say you don't see it
Reiterating the lack of perception when a man expresses vulnerability.
When a grown man starts to cry
Turning away from a man's tears again.
You turn your face away and you walk on by
Choosing to ignore and pass by again.
I'll lock myself away
Repeating the decision to isolate oneself.
And not face one more day
Reiterating the choice not to face another day.
On the streets of this town
Referring to the challenges of life in this town once more.
And all I've got to lose
Recalling the risk of experiencing intense sadness.
Is a feelin' called the blues
Referring to the pervasive feeling of blues in the environment.
That's been going around
Highlighting the widespread prevalence of the blues.
I fit your crazy norm and wore your uniform
Fitting into the societal expectations and standards.
Where you told me to go
Following instructions on where to go and what to wear.
And got back in return
Receiving, in return, a particular emotion.
This here feelin' that I've learned
Understanding a feeling through experiences.
What the Indians know
Referencing wisdom possessed by indigenous people.
And you say you don't see it
Reiterating the lack of perception when a man expresses vulnerability for the final time.
When a grown man starts to cry
Turning away from a man's tears for the last time.
You turn your face away and you walk on by
Choosing to ignore and pass by for the last time.
By, by
Indicating a departure or conclusion.
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