Lit Up
Unveiling Manhattan: A Tale of Bad Blood and Midnight Revelry
Lyrics
My bodyguard shows her revolver to anyone who asks
The bodyguard willingly displays her gun to anyone who inquires.
And yeah she comes to attention when you come up to me too fast
She becomes alert or attentive if approached suddenly.
For a little while you'll be here, the only good part of me
For a brief period, you represent the only positive aspect of myself.
For a little while you'll be here
Reiteration of the temporary presence or influence.
So lit up, lit up, lit up alright
Intoxicated or excited, feeling heightened emotions.
I try to untie Manhattan
Attempting to resolve or alleviate the complexities of Manhattan (symbolic for a complex situation or life).
Lit up, lit up, lit up alright
Repetition emphasizing being intoxicated or excited.
I try to untie
Attempting to resolve or disentangle.
You wear skirt like a flag
Comparing the way you dress to a flag, possibly symbolizing identity or representation.
And everything surrounds you, and it doesn't fade
Everything revolves around you, and your presence remains prominent and enduring.
Nothing like this sound I make
Unique sounds or actions that are transient and short-lived.
That only lasts the season
Something fleeting, only lasting for a short period, possibly implying superficiality.
And only heard by bedroom kids who buy it for that reason
Heard and appreciated by a specific group who values it for its temporary nature.
'Cause you're the low life of the party, bad blood
You are the undesirable or outcast element at the gathering, causing discomfort.
Bad blood for everybody
Causing negative feelings or resentment among everyone present.
I'm in control and I believe
A belief in having control over the situation.
So lit up, lit up, lit up alright
Feeling intoxicated or excited again, repetition for emphasis.
I try to untie Manhattan
Trying to resolve or alleviate the complexities of Manhattan once more.
Lit up, lit up, lit up alright
Feeling intoxicated or excited again, reiterating the state of mind.
I try to untie from your bad blood
Attempting to disentangle from the negative influence or reputation.
From your bad blood
Reiteration of distancing from the negative impact.
'Cause you're the low life of the party, bad blood
Reiteration of being the unwelcome presence, causing discomfort.
Bad blood for everybody
Causing negative feelings or resentment among everyone present, repeated emphasis.
I'm in control and I believe
Reaffirmation of having control over the situation.
So lit up, lit up, lit up, lit up alright
Intoxicated or excited, repeating the heightened emotional state.
I try to untie Manhattan
Continued attempt to resolve or alleviate the complexities of Manhattan.
Lit up, lit up, lit up, lit up alright
Reiteration of feeling intoxicated or excited.
I try to untie
Continued attempt to disentangle from the situation.
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