New York Fever
Surviving New York: A Melodic Tale of Urban Struggle
Lyrics
I've got a problem that I cannot explain
I have a problem that I cannot explain
A small metal slug tore a hole through my brain
A small metal slug caused a serious injury to my brain
I got heartburn it's like a knife in my back
I experience heartburn, which feels like a knife in my back
I like to ride the subway
I enjoy taking the subway, but there's a fear of being pushed onto the tracks
But I might get pushed on the tracks
Financial difficulties lead to depression
I got no money I get so depressed
A stranger threatening me with a gun adds to my mental distress
When a perfect stranger puts a gun to my chest
Expressing mental instability and seeking medical help
I tell you doctor I'm going of my mind
Asking the doctor for relief from the pain
Is there anything for a pain of this kind
Experiencing the challenges and pressures of living in New York City
New York fever again
Reiteration of the theme - facing challenges and stress in New York
Hey hey, hey hey!
Expression of excitement or urgency
I've got a pounding on the back of my skull
Physical and mental distress indicated by a pounding sensation in the head
I try to react but my senses are dull
Struggling to respond due to dulled senses
I hear voices I wish not to repeat
Hearing distressing voices, possibly symbolic of negative influences
Too busy dodging bullets on the street
Actively avoiding dangerous situations, such as gunfire
I've got to get out of this town
Expressing a desire to leave New York City
Something stinks it's about to go down
Sensing impending trouble or chaos
Feeling sick but I can't feel my pain
Feeling unwell but detached from the pain
I've got the new york fever,
Reiteration of having the New York fever
New York fever again
Chorus expressing the intensity of the New York fever
Hey hey!
Exclamation, possibly emphasizing a sense of urgency or danger
Go! hey hey hey hey hey hey!
Energetic call to action or movement
New york fever again
Chorus expressing the intensity of the New York fever
Hey hey, hey hey!
Repetition for emphasis
Well
Transition or continuation
It's quite outrageous, and I cannot believe
Expressing disbelief at a situation that is outrageous
The kids can't read but they
Commenting on the paradox of armed but illiterate youth
Are armed to the teeth
Highlighting the contradiction of complaints about unemployment while avoiding education
They keep complaining that they can't find no work
Observing negative behaviors and attitudes among the youth
They don't go to school
Critiquing a lack of commitment to education
They do drugs act like jerks
Describing destructive behavior influenced by drugs
I've got a pounding, a pounding
Reiteration of the pounding sensation in the head
On the back of my skull
Struggling to respond due to dulled senses
I try to react but my senses are dull
Hearing distressing voices, possibly symbolic of negative influences
I hear voices I wish not to repeat!
Actively avoiding dangerous situations, such as gunfire
I'm too busy dodging bullets on the street!
Reiteration of the challenges of dodging bullets in the streets
New York fever (New York fever)
Repetition of New York fever with emphasis
New York fever (New York fever)
-New York fever (New York fever)
-New York fever again
Reiteration of the theme - facing challenges and stress in New York
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