They Came To Boston
Boston's Paradox: Resident vs. Visitor Perspective
Lyrics
They came to Boston on their vacation
Visitors arrived in Boston for their vacation.
They came, they saw, they annoyed me
They arrived, observed, and bothered the speaker.
They saw it all, what! Fanueil Hall! It's best if they just avoid me
They witnessed various sights, including Fanueil Hall, and it's preferable for them to avoid the speaker.
Rented a car to see the sights they found the Hub confusing
They rented a car but found navigating Boston confusing.
Looked for the Swan Boats In Mattapan well, I find that real amusing
They searched for Swan Boats in Mattapan, which the speaker finds amusing as it's an unlikely place for such an attraction.
I was here before they came. I'll be here long after
The speaker existed in Boston before their arrival and intends to remain there long after the visitors depart.
Don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to
The speaker doesn't want to share their space, but it seems inevitable due to circumstances.
They came to Boston for an education live in the dorms, join a frat
The visitors came to Boston for an education, residing in dormitories and potentially joining a fraternity.
Jam my bars and subway cars now, what the fuck is that?
The visitors overcrowd bars and subway cars, causing annoyance to the speaker.
Spend year one having fun and causing aggravation
They spend their initial year causing trouble and having fun.
Spending daddy's cash on a toga bash when the hell's graduation?
Using their parent's money for extravagant parties, the visitors are questioned about their graduation date.
I was here before they came I'll be here long after
Similar to line 7, the speaker emphasizes their longevity in Boston compared to the visitors.
Don't want to swear, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to, aw fuck
The speaker reluctantly resorts to swearing due to the situation.
I was here before they came I'll be here long after
Reiteration of the speaker's enduring presence in Boston.
Don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to
Reiterating the reluctance to share space, recognizing the inevitability of doing so.
I was here before they came I'll be here long after
Further emphasis on the speaker's long-standing tenure in Boston.
Don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to
Reiterating the sentiment of not wanting to share but acknowledging the need to do so.
They came to Boston
Repetition emphasizing the visitors' arrival in Boston.
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