All's Quiet on the Eastern Front
Nocturnal Tales in the City That Never Sleeps
Lyrics
Watch the watch the way I walk,
Emphasizing the act of observation and scrutiny of the speaker's walking style.
Can't you think my movements talk
Suggesting that the speaker's physical movements convey a message or emotions.
Watch the watch the way I walk
Reiterating the focus on the speaker's walking style as a form of communication.
Can't you think my movements talk
Continuing the idea that the speaker's movements carry significance.
See me silently quietly creep
Describing a quiet and subtle approach, indicating a sense of stealth or secrecy.
I am too amped to sleep
Expressing heightened energy, possibly preventing the speaker from sleeping.
Lamp rays shining down
Referring to the illumination from a lamp, creating a visual atmosphere.
Street lamps make the bussing sound
Noting the buzzing sound produced by street lamps.
Subway creaking down below
Referring to the subway noise below, adding to the urban ambiance.
Garbage piled up and ready to go
Highlighting a scene of urban decay with piled-up garbage ready for disposal.
Lock the windows the gates on taxi in the distance coming along
Securing against intrusion, observing a taxi approaching in the distance.
Stalking the streets till the break of day
Describing a persistent presence on the streets until daybreak.
New york beauty take my breath away
Expressing admiration for the beauty of New York.
Near some cats but dogs don't bark
Contrasting the speaker's presence with the lack of disturbance from dogs.
Cool cats strolling after dark
Depicting stylish individuals casually walking in the dark.
Watch the watch the way I walk
Repeating the emphasis on the speaker's walking style as a form of expression.
Can't you think my movements talk
Reiterating the idea that the speaker's movements convey a meaningful message.
Watch the watch the way I walk,
Emphasizing once again the observation of the speaker's walking style.
Can't you think my movements talk
Continuing the theme of the speaker's movements having significance.
Shaky lock and kicky door
Describing the physical state of a lock and door, suggesting insecurity.
Smokey air that I adore
Expressing appreciation for a smoky atmosphere in a particular location.
Down in the alley is where i hunt all is quiet on the eastern front
Referring to a quiet or calm situation on the eastern front of the city.
Stalking the street till the break of day
Repeating the idea of a persistent presence on the streets until daybreak.
New york beauty take my breath away
Reaffirming admiration for the beauty of New York.
Watch the watch the way I walk
Reiterating the focus on the speaker's walking style as a form of expression.
Can't you think my movements talk
Emphasizing the idea that the speaker's movements convey a meaningful message.
Watch the watch the way I walk
Continuing the theme of the speaker's movements having significance.
Can't you think my movements talk
Highlighting once again the observation of the speaker's walking style.
Watch the watch the way I walk
Repeating the idea that the speaker's movements carry a significant message.
Can't you think my movements talk
Reiterating the emphasis on the speaker's walking style as a form of expression.
Watch the watch the way I walk
Continuing the theme of the speaker's movements having significance.
Can't you think my movements talk
Emphasizing once again the observation of the speaker's walking style.
Can't you think my movements talk
Concluding with a repetition of the idea that the speaker's movements carry meaning.
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