Lyrics
Out here in the fields
Expresses the speaker's presence in rural or open areas.
I fight for my meals
Highlights the struggle for survival and the need to work for sustenance.
I get my back into my living
Emphasizes dedicating effort to one's livelihood, putting energy into daily life.
I don't need to fight
Suggests a desire to avoid unnecessary conflict or confrontation.
To prove I'm right
Asserts that the speaker doesn't need to engage in fights to validate their correctness.
I don't need to be forgiven
Conveys a sense of self-sufficiency, not seeking forgiveness for personal choices.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetition for emphasis, possibly expressing confidence or defiance.
Don't cry
Advises against crying, suggesting emotional resilience or a tough stance.
Don't raise your eye
Encourages not to show emotional vulnerability through raised eyes.
It's only teenage wasteland
Describes the environment as a "teenage wasteland," possibly a critique of the state of society.
Sally, take my hand
Introduces a character named Sally, inviting her to join the speaker on a journey.
We'll travel south 'cross land
Proposes a southward journey, indicating a quest or escape.
Put out the fire and don't look past my shoulder
Metaphorically refers to resolving issues without dwelling on the past.
The exodus is here
Announces the arrival of an exodus, a mass departure or movement.
The happy ones are near
Contrasts the "happy ones" with a sense of impending change or challenge.
Let's get together before we get much older
Advocates unity before aging, implying a call for collective action or togetherness.
Teenage wasteland
Reiterates the description of the environment as a "teenage wasteland."
It's only teenage wasteland
Reaffirms the teenage wasteland theme, possibly emphasizing its significance.
Teenage wasteland, oh, yeah
Repeats the term "teenage wasteland" with added intensity or emphasis.
Teenage wasteland
Reiterates the concept of a wasteland, suggesting a lasting impact or concern.
They're all wasted
Declares that everyone in the wasteland is wasted, possibly commenting on societal disillusionment.
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