Wild City
Lost Innocence in the Concrete Jungle
Lyrics
It's that time of the season
Refers to a specific time in the season, setting the tone for the narrative.
When the blood runs hot
Suggests heightened emotions or passion during this time.
And God must have a reason
Implies that there is a purpose or plan behind the events mentioned.
When the temperature drops
Contrasts the hot-bloodedness with a drop in temperature, indicating a change.
One more nameless baby
Refers to an unnamed infant, emphasizing anonymity and vulnerability.
And a momma in shame
Describes a mother in a state of disgrace or shame.
Not one of the fathers
Points out the absence of support from religious figures.
Of the churches came
Highlights the lack of involvement from fathers associated with churches.
For a motherless child in the wild, wild city
Expresses the challenging environment for a motherless child in the city.
It ain't no place for a girl
States that the city is not suitable for a young and attractive girl.
So young and pretty
Emphasizes the harsh reality for a girl who is both young and pretty.
A motherless child in the wild, wild city
Reiterates the challenges faced by a motherless child in the city.
Cause the city ain't no place for a lonely girl
Asserts that the city is an unsuitable place for a lonely girl.
It could happen to me
Suggests the universal nature of the depicted scenario, applicable to anyone.
It could happen to you
Emphasizes the unpredictability of such situations; it can happen to anyone.
It's the luck of the draw
Refers to luck playing a role in the outcomes faced by individuals.
It's the blow of the dice
Compares life events to a game of chance, reinforcing the lack of control.
There ain't nothin' that you can do
Highlights the inevitability and powerlessness in certain situations.
She took too many daddies
Suggests a woman with multiple partners, possibly resulting in the baby's predicament.
Took too many home
Indicates that she took responsibility for too many children into her home.
Tryna find the one, someone else's son
Describes her search for a partner, involving someone else's son.
She couldn't weather those streets alone
Conveys the difficulties she faced navigating the challenges of the city alone.
For a motherless child in the wild, wild city
Repeats the idea of a motherless child facing challenges in the city.
It ain't no place for a girl
Reiterates the unsuitability of the city for a vulnerable girl.
So young and pretty
Restates the challenges for a young and attractive girl in the city.
A motherless child in the wild, wild city
Reaffirms the difficulties faced by a motherless child in the city.
Cause the city ain't no place for a lonely girl
Reiterates that the city is not an ideal place for a lonely girl.
For a motherless child in the wild, wild city
Continues to emphasize the challenges for a motherless child in the city.
It ain't no place for a girl
Reaffirms that the city is unsuitable for a vulnerable girl.
So young and pretty
Restates the challenges for a young and attractive girl in the city.
A motherless child in the wild, wild city
Reiterates the difficulties faced by a motherless child in the city.
Cause the city ain't no place, no no
Concludes that the city is not a place for a lonely girl.
The city ain't no place
Reaffirms the unsuitability of the city for a lonely girl.
The city ain't no place for a lonely girl
Reiterates the city's inadequacy for a girl in solitude.
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