The Highland Street Incident
Highland Street: A Tale of Risk and Redemption
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Some guy said to some other guy behind closed doors
There's a conversation between two individuals in private.
I don't even know how long I've been awake anymore
Uncertain about the duration of wakefulness.
But I know what we're out of and you do too
Aware of lacking supplies or resources.
Look around we're down to nothing but me and you
Realization that only both of them remain with nothing else.
We sold everything we stole and everything we had
They've sold off everything they owned or acquired dishonestly.
It's not that bad though
Despite the situation, they find some consolation.
It's not that bad
Emphasizing that their circumstance isn't utterly dire.
We will be buying our shit back when your cousin gets out
Plan to repurchase belongings after someone's release.
That's only going to be a couple weeks from now
Expecting the relative's imminent release.
You know what I'm thinking cause you're thinking it too
Understanding each other's thoughts due to the closeness of the situation.
It was harder to imagine than it was to do
Executing the plan was simpler than imagining it.
In spite of all of your worry last night went okay
Despite concerns, the previous night's events were fine.
That man just threw his money up and ran away
Someone quickly abandoned a deal or transaction.
Did we get arrested? No we did not
Confirming no legal trouble occurred.
We didn't shoot anyone, we didn't get shot
No involvement in violence or harm towards anyone.
We didn't hurt anyone, at least not a lot
Reaffirming minimal harm caused, if any.
And we got what we wanted
Achieved their goal or objective.
We got what we wanted
Reiteration of successfully obtaining their desired outcome.
You're right I could kill somebody, I don't care
Acknowledging a potential for violence but rejecting it for the current plan.
But that's not the way it's gonna go tonight I swear
Promising a non-violent course of action.
We'll just walk on up to Highland Street behind the bar
Specific location on Highland Street planned for their next move.
In the back through the alley where they park the cars
Route through the back alley where cars are parked.
It will go down just as easy as it did last night
Anticipating a smooth execution similar to the previous night.
We'll be back here in an hour hidin' out of sight
Planning to return to a hiding spot within an hour.
Did we get arrested? No we did not
Reiteration of no legal trouble from the upcoming action.
We didn't shoot anyone, we didn't get shot
No involvement in violent acts or being victims of violence.
We didn't hurt anyone, at least not a lot
Repeated emphasis on minimal harm caused.
And we got what we wanted
Successful achievement of their desired outcome.
Hey stand right here behind me buddy this is the place
Identifying the location for their intended action.
Hold this blue bandanna up to cover your face
Preparing for anonymity using a blue bandanna.
Yes this is loaded but it's only for security
Weapon carried for protection, not for unwarranted aggression.
I won't be shootin' anyone that isn't shootin' at me
Clarifying the intention behind carrying the loaded weapon.
Shut up I think I hear somebody coming man
Sensing someone's approach and advising silence.
Shut up I think shh
Urgently advising to remain quiet.
Run man run
Immediate command to flee from potential danger.
Run man run
Repeated urgency to run and escape.
We'll get out of this together when your cousin gets out
Reassurance of mutual escape after the relative's release.
That is only gonna be a couple weeks from now
Expectation of the relative's imminent freedom.
Run man run
Final instruction to run and escape.
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