Lyrics
Johnny was a man of his word he said
Johnny was known for keeping his promises and being true to his word.
"I've never been locked down before
Johnny claims he has never experienced imprisonment before.
Now I'm sitting in this fucking box
He finds himself confined in a prison cell and expresses a desire for more in life.
And I know there's gotta be more
Despite being incarcerated, Johnny believes there is more to life than his current situation.
I don't really give a fuck about it
Johnny is indifferent and doesn't care much about his current predicament.
It's done nothing for me
Being locked up hasn't provided any positive experiences for Johnny.
I don't really give a shit about it
Johnny doesn't care or have a strong emotional reaction to his situation.
I've seen all there is to see
Johnny has seen and experienced everything there is to experience in his current circumstances.
I wanna go where the action is
Johnny desires excitement and wants to be where the action is.
I wanna see the city lights
He specifically longs to see the vibrant and lively city lights.
Their using all their will to confine me
Johnny perceives efforts to confine him, possibly from external forces.
I won't go down without a fight
He declares his determination to resist and not surrender easily.
Another night on the railroad tracks
Reference to spending another night on the railroad tracks, possibly indicating a rough or challenging lifestyle.
And I know I've had my fill
Johnny feels he has experienced enough and is no longer interested or satisfied.
Severed arteries in a town
Mention of severed arteries in a town may symbolize decay or decline in a place that has lost its vitality.
That's long over the hill"
A town that is past its prime or no longer thriving.
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