HATE THIS CITY

Expressing frustration with the challenges faced when leaving home.

Feeling confronted by personal struggles or inner demons.

Expressing strong dislike or frustration with the city, specifically LA.

Indicates a shift or transition in the song structure.

Introduction to a new section or idea.

Confirmation or agreement with a statement.

Counting off, possibly indicating the start of a new phase or action.

Repetition for emphasis or continuation of the counting sequence.

Confirmation or agreement with a statement.

Indicates readiness or approval for the next step or action.

Repetition, possibly marking the start of a significant section in the song.

Describing the stages of life from crawling to flying, emphasizing the inevitability of challenges and growth.

And then you walk

And then it's time to play

Then you talk

And then you fall

And then you fly away

Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining a positive outlook despite facing challenges.

Expressing the struggle to remain optimistic despite experiencing hardships.

But the sun keeps rising when the moon's sick

Gonna sing my song until I lose it

Reiteration of the determination to persist despite difficulties.

Repetition of the earlier sentiment about facing demons when leaving home.

Similar to line 2, reiterating the challenges encountered outside the home.

Reiteration of strong dislike or frustration with LA.

Describing a situation where personal value is exploited for money and fame, and the struggle to cope with the resulting pressure.

They use me for my money and fame

You know I chase that feelin'

This fever's got me going crazy

Expressing the difficulty of escaping the pressures and demands of fame.

Repetition of the challenges faced when leaving home, emphasizing the persistence of these struggles.

These demons gettin' up in my face

Reiteration of strong dislike or frustration with LA.

Describing a point of personal breakdown, contemplating the need to let go and escape.

I hit the wall

I lost my mind today

Maybe it's time

To let it go

I needa fly away

Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining a positive outlook despite facing challenges, with a determination to keep singing despite adversity.

That I can't keep smiling through these bruises

But the sun keeps rising when the moon's sick

Gonna sing my song until I lose it

Reiteration of the determination to keep singing despite challenges.

Reiteration of the challenges encountered outside the home, specifically with demons.

These demons gettin' up in my face

Reiteration of strong dislike or frustration with LA.

Describing the exploitation of personal value for money and fame, and the resulting mental strain.

They use me for my money and fame

You know I chase that feelin'

This fever's got me going crazy

Expressing the difficulty of escaping the pressures and demands of fame.

Repetition of the challenges faced when leaving home, emphasizing the persistence of these struggles.

These demons gettin' up in my face

Reiteration of strong dislike or frustration with LA.

Describing the difficulty of maintaining authenticity in a city that encourages pretense, expressing the decision to stay despite challenges.

This is how it ends

Coz I hate this city

I try so hard to be my best

But I guess I'll stay

Coz I chase that feeling

An exclamation, possibly emphasizing a strong emotion or realization.

Expressing the desire for success but acknowledging the inability to endure further challenges.

But I can't take no more

Can't take no more

An exclamation, possibly indicating frustration or exhaustion.

Repetition of the challenges encountered outside the home, specifically with demons.

These demons gettin' up in my face

Reiteration of strong dislike or frustration with LA.

Describing the exploitation of personal value for money and fame, and the resulting mental strain.

They use me for my money and fame

You know I chase that feelin'

This fever's got me going crazy

Expressing the difficulty of escaping the pressures and demands of fame.

Repetition of the challenges faced when leaving home, emphasizing the persistence of these struggles.

These demons gettin' up in my face

LA I hate this city!

This fever's got me going crazy

Reiteration of the difficulty in escaping the pressures and demands of fame.