Nobody Move, Nobody Gets Hurt
Hidden Truths in the Neon Night: Nobody Move, Nobody Gets Hurt
Lyrics
The room smells like stale cigarettes
The atmosphere in the room is filled with the unpleasant odor of old cigarettes.
Words are barely spoken through parted lips
Communication is minimal, expressed through barely audible words and lips that are slightly separated.
Close the curtains to the world outside
The curtains are drawn to shut out the external world.
We all grow up and learn to hide
As individuals mature, they develop the habit of concealing or keeping aspects of themselves hidden.
Lies are like bullets in a loaded gun
Falsehoods are likened to bullets in a loaded gun, suggesting their potential harm and difficulty in escaping their consequences.
Each one is dangerous and hard to outrun
Each lie is perilous and challenging to evade.
Nobody move, nobody gets hurt
An imperative statement emphasizing the need for stillness to avoid harm.
Bright city lights
Description of a vibrant urban environment illuminated by city lights.
The night on fire before our eyes
The night is depicted as lively and intense, with a sense of excitement.
Play with matches and you’ll get burnt
Cautionary advice that playing with dangerous elements, symbolized by matches, leads to consequences.
Nobody move, nobody gets hurt
Reiteration of the need for stillness to avoid harm, echoing the earlier statement.
Static from the television flickers in the room
Interference or noise from the television, creating a flickering effect in the room.
The needle from the record player is stuck in the groove
A metaphorical representation of being stuck or trapped, as indicated by a needle stuck in a record player groove.
A ballerina spinning on a music box
An imagery of a ballerina spinning on a music box, possibly conveying a sense of repetition or routine.
The clock is turning but time has stopped
Despite the clock moving, time is described as if it has come to a standstill.
Lies are like bullets in a loaded gun
Reiteration of the idea that lies have a dangerous and challenging nature.
Each one is dangerous and hard to outrun
Emphasis on the peril and difficulty in escaping the consequences of falsehoods.
Nobody move, nobody gets hurt
A repetition of the earlier directive for stillness to avoid harm.
Bright city lights
Restatement of the vibrant city lights, emphasizing the vivid and lively urban setting.
The night on fire before our eyes
Continuation of the description of the night as dynamic and intense.
Play with matches and you’ll get burnt
Reiteration of the warning about the consequences of engaging in risky behaviors.
Nobody move, nobody gets hurt
A final repetition of the directive for stillness to avoid harm, concluding the narrative.
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