Escape to L.A.
Escape to L.A.: Youth, Rebellion, and Urban Struggles
Lyrics
Ghetto fight yah don't want to start a riot yet
Ghetto fight, caution against starting a disturbance in the neighborhood
No not alone or in these clothes
Emphasizing the need for company and appropriate attire in such situations
But they just won't listen to me
Frustration with others not heeding advice
Maybe I'm too young or down right naive
Reflection on youthfulness or naivety as a potential reason for not being heard
Ain't got no time for your rigid rules
Rejection of strict rules and regulations
Ain't got no time for the gutter or to booze
Disinterest in the low life or alcohol
I made the escape to L.A. I can't just run away
Expressing a successful escape to Los Angeles and a commitment to face challenges
I got to think about tomorrow and the very next day
Considering future responsibilities beyond the immediate escape
Ghetto fight yah don't want to start a riot yet
Reiteration of caution about starting a fight in the neighborhood
No not alone or in these clothes
Reemphasizing the need for company and suitable attire in risky situations
The old town wanted me to stay
The old town wanting the narrator to stay
But I knew that it's only gonna have its way
Acknowledging the town's desire but choosing to resist its influence
They scrub the streets 'cause they're filthy
Describing the town's effort to clean its streets due to their filthiness
Can't trust no one 'cause they're all guilty
A lack of trust in others due to perceived guilt
So I sit and overheat surrounded by the sound of the city street
Reflecting on the narrator's isolation amidst the city noise
Red light on the wall now it makes me think about
Observation of a red light, prompting thoughts about accountability
Who got the culprit and who got the shake
Contemplating who is responsible and who will bear the consequences
What you gonna do when you're thrown back in jail
Addressing the potential return to jail and the associated concerns
Don't worry 'bout the rent now you gotta pay bail
Advising not to worry about rent but to focus on paying bail
There's that girl down on Nuclear Blvd.
Introduction of a girl on Nuclear Blvd. facing troubles with a guy
Got a guy outside her window and he's beating up the yard
Describing violence outside the girl's window
He can't sleep on the street
Highlighting the challenges of homelessness
Here come the HBT
Anticipation of law enforcement (HBT) intervention
They're gonna give him the sweep
Predicting an imminent intervention by law enforcement to clear the scene
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