West End Riot
West End Riot: A Tale of Growing Up and Defying Fate
Lyrics
There's a kid who was born and was raised in the west
Introduction of a person born and raised in the west.
There's a kid from the east who never really fit in with the rest
Introduction of a person from the east who feels like an outsider.
Every week they would meet in the street with their friends
Weekly meetings of the two individuals with their friends in the street.
With the guns that they made and the caps that they stole they would fight to
Reference to the conflicts involving makeshift weapons and stolen caps, emphasizing serious confrontations.
Their death
Highlighting the intensity of the fights, potentially leading to severe consequences.
This time we'll have victory
Expressing determination for victory in the upcoming conflict.
Last time ended in a defeat
Reflection on a previous defeat, emphasizing the importance of success this time.
Our town becomes a battleground
Describing the town as a battleground, suggesting a widespread and serious clash.
West End Riot
Reference to the anticipated event: "West End Riot."
We'll be here next Saturday
Commitment to being present for the event the following Saturday.
With our guns and our heads held high
Prideful stance with guns and heads held high.
So listen up boys, you'd better not cry this time
Encouragement for the boys to be strong and not cry during the conflict.
See a bum on the street that you think you recognise
Observation of a familiar homeless person on the street.
Young kid never looked so bad, when he was only 4ft high
Commentary on the unfortunate appearance of a young kid who has faced hardships.
Six o'clock runnin' home I don't wanna be late
Emphasis on the importance of punctuality, possibly for the upcoming conflict.
Another Saturday of sun and war shared with our mates
Description of a typical Saturday involving both enjoyment and conflict shared with friends.
Boys will be boys playing up and making lots of noise
Reflection on the mischief and noise typical of boys.
Never used to talk about the future
Previous disregard for discussing the future and its uncertainties.
Never thought that we'd have to care
Recognition of the unexpected responsibility or concern for the future.
So west end riot!
Reiteration and declaration of the "West End Riot."
There's a man who was born in the west workin' at a factory
Introduction of a man born in the west working in a factory.
There's a man from the east who know runs the whole company
Introduction of a man from the east who now holds a significant position in a company.
How they've grown on their own not like the kids they used to be
Comparison of how they have grown apart from their childhood, possibly indicating personal and societal changes.
Saturdays of sun and war are just fond memories
Nostalgic reference to past Saturdays filled with sun and war, now remembered as fond memories.
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