First We Take Manhattan
Revolution Unveiled: From Boredom to Triumph
Lyrics
They sentenced me to twenty years of boredom
Expressing the speaker's dissatisfaction with a monotonous life sentence.
For tryin' to change the system from within
Refers to attempting to bring about change from within the established system.
I'm coming now, I'm coming to reward them
Anticipating a retribution or reward for the actions taken.
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
Setting the goal to conquer Manhattan and then Berlin, possibly symbolic of larger societal or political change.
I'm guided by a signal in the heavens
Indicating a supernatural guidance influencing the speaker's actions.
I'm guided by this birthmark on my skin
Highlighting a distinctive mark on the speaker's skin as a guiding factor.
I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons
Emphasizing the influence of the beauty of weapons in the speaker's quest.
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
Reiterating the plan to take Manhattan first, followed by Berlin.
I'd really like to live beside you, baby
Expressing a desire to live closely with a significant other.
I love your body and your spirit and your clothes
Appreciating various aspects of the loved one, including body, spirit, and clothing.
But you see that line there moving through the station?
Noticing a line or boundary at the station, possibly symbolizing a barrier or obstacle.
I told you, I told you, told you, I was one of those
Repeating a warning about the speaker's identity or intentions.
Ah you loved me as a loser, but now you're worried that I just might win
Reflecting on past rejection and the current fear of the speaker's potential success.
You know the way to stop me, but you don't have the discipline
Acknowledging knowledge of a way to stop the speaker, but lacking the willpower to do so.
How many nights I prayed for this, to let my work begin
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to begin the intended work after numerous prayers.
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
Reaffirming the plan to take Manhattan first, followed by Berlin.
I don't like your fashion business, mister
Criticizing the fashion industry and its influence.
And I don't like these drugs that keep you thin
Disapproving of drugs that contribute to thinness.
I don't like what happened to my sister
Expressing discontent about the speaker's sister's fate or experiences.
First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
Reiterating the plan to take Manhattan first, followed by Berlin.
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