No Forgives
Unforgiving City Nights: The Nile Club's Anthem of Redemption
Lyrics
Once again I'm waist deep
The speaker feels deeply immersed or heavily involved once again.
In the dream of a city I call home
They are entrenched in the idea or illusion of a city they consider their home.
Once again I'm wasted
The speaker feels wasted, possibly intoxicated or emotionally drained.
Slurring my words on the phone
They are having difficulty speaking clearly while using the phone.
After tonight I will write off all these fucking debts
The speaker plans to absolve themselves from various debts after this night.
Make myself a new life
They aim to create a new life for themselves.
After tonight I'll decide if you were worth my time, and
They will determine if someone (possibly the addressed person) was worth their time.
After tonight I'll forget about those fucks you slept with
They intend to forget about individuals the addressed person slept with, indicating betrayal.
You weren't worth my time
The addressed person wasn't deemed valuable or deserving of the speaker's time.
But I'm off to the brew city, baby, oh
The speaker expresses leaving for a place called the "brew city."
I'll find my own way home
They are confident in finding their way home independently.
And I don't need nobody to save me, oh
The speaker asserts self-reliance, not needing anyone's help.
Movin' to the city on my own
They emphasize moving to the city alone, highlighting independence.
And I don't need you to be my savior
The speaker rejects the addressed person's role as their savior.
But you're gonna need one soon
They suggest that the addressed person will need help or salvation soon.
Fuck off with your pretty papers
Disdainfully dismisses the significance of official documents or agreements.
Signed by the devil himself
Indicates that the papers are associated with malicious or deceitful intentions.
After tonight you won't wake up with a sense of pride
The addressed person won't feel proud upon waking after this night.
And I'm off to the brew city, baby, oh
Reiteration of leaving for the "brew city" independently.
I'll find my own way home
Confidence in finding their way home without assistance.
And I don't need nobody to save me
Emphasizes self-reliance, not needing anyone's aid.
Movin' to the city on my own
Reaffirms the move to the city alone, highlighting independence.
I won't forgive and forget
The speaker asserts they won't forgive or let go of the addressed person's actions.
I will live and you'll regret
They intend to live their life while the addressed person will regret their actions.
I won't forgive and forget
Reiteration of the refusal to forgive or forget.
I will live and you'll regret
The speaker emphasizes living their life while the addressed person faces regret.
I won't forgive and forget
Reaffirms the determination not to forgive or forget.
I will live and you'll regret
They emphasize living their life while the addressed person experiences regret.
I won't forgive and forget
Restates the refusal to forgive or forget.
I won't forgive and forget
Emphasizes the resolution not to forgive or forget.
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