Lyrics
My old transistor radio buzzing
Reflects nostalgia or a longing for the past, symbolized by the old transistor radio emitting a buzzing sound.
Hot crazy island dirty she does it
Describes an intense, chaotic, possibly vibrant or passionate environment of an island, reflecting its wild nature.
I love this city but does she love me
Expresses affection for a city but raises uncertainty about whether the city reciprocates the love.
Work for a paycheck
Refers to working in exchange for a salary.
That burns up on rent day
Implies that the entire paycheck is spent on rent, possibly highlighting financial struggles.
No sweeter evil would I wish come my way
Expresses a willingness to face challenges or hardships rather than a life without any difficulties.
Bring me song of the sea
Repeated plea for a song that symbolizes a connection to nature and freedom, a desire for something deeper or more meaningful.
Sing me a song of the sea
-Hang me a song of the sea
-For me and my…
Suggests the desire for the song of the sea is for both the singer and their company or companions.
Busy black roadway
Depicts a busy, crowded road.
Light scattered skyline
Describes a cityscape with lights scattered across the skyline, possibly indicating a bustling urban setting.
No sweeter promise
Reflects a hopeful or reassuring statement, possibly referring to a comforting aspect of city life.
Smell of this highlife
Senses or evokes the aroma or atmosphere associated with a luxurious or extravagant lifestyle.
Hole on my heart where a hill and a tree were
Describes an emotional void caused by the absence of nature's elements, like a hill and a tree.
Score for a song thrush in that place where we were
Highlights a memory or desire for natural sounds, represented by the song thrush, in a place that held personal significance.
Bring me a song of the sea…
Reiterates the plea for a song of the sea, emphasizing the longing for its significance or essence.
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