Lyrics
Head down
Feeling low or defeated
Head down
Continuation of a low or defeated state
Head, head, head down.
Repetition emphasizing a defeated posture
Fool of the Commonwealth drove down there,
A person from the Commonwealth driving, potentially struggling
Down turnpike;
Traveling on a turnpike road
Desperate for food desperate for respite.
Desperation for both food and relief
The steak place.
Reference to a place called "The steak place"
The steak place
Reiteration of the place mentioned
Cheap carpet lines the way
Description of the interior with cheap carpet
Aluminium tack door handles
Details about door handles made of aluminum tacks
Candelabra lions head
Reference to decorative elements like a candelabra and lion's head
Via butchers display too.
Noting a display reminiscent of a butcher's shop
The steak place
Repetition of the name "The steak place"
The steak place
Continuation of emphasizing the place
Via a carcass row
Reference to a row of carcasses, possibly indicating a meat market
Things are brought forward and eaten,
Things brought forward and eaten, implying consumption
I see the corners filled with hitmen,
Suggesting a sinister atmosphere with mention of hitmen
Two young lawyers they are whispering, in
Introduction of two young lawyers whispering
The steak place
Reiteration of the name "The steak place"
The steak place
Continuation of emphasizing the place
I want to stay here,
Expressing a desire to stay at the place
I don't want to go anywhere,
Emphasizing a reluctance to leave
I could remain here,
Expressing a wish to remain at the place
Head down
Repetition of "Head down," possibly indicating submission
Head down
Continuation of a submissive posture
Head down
Further emphasis on a submissive state
Head, head, head down
Repetition emphasizing a defeated posture
The steak place
Reiteration of the name "The steak place"
The steak place
Continuation of emphasizing the place
I'd stop the automation,
Expressing a desire to stop automation
I'd sit behind dusty lace,
Wishing to sit behind dusty lace, possibly indicating seclusion
I have a word with hitmen,
Expressing an intention to converse with hitmen
I give off a beatific face.
Describing an outwardly peaceful or serene expression
The steak place
Reiteration of the name "The steak place"
The steak place
Continuation of emphasizing the place
From New York City run screaming,
Describing people running from New York City into New England states
Into New England states,
Highlighting a sense of urgency or desperation
Combined a man not should have to do this,
Expressing dissatisfaction with a situation
A man should not use his fist in
Stating that a man should not resort to using his fist
The steak place.
Continuation of emphasizing the place
The steak place.
Repetition of the name "The steak place"
I want to stay here,
Expressing a desire to stay at the place
I don't want to go anywhere,
Emphasizing a reluctance to leave
I shall remain here.
Expressing a wish to remain at the place
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