Philadelphia
Walking Through Philly's Night: A Tale of Memories and Reflections
Lyrics
Raindrops falling softly
Rain is gently falling
As I walk on down the road
I continue walking
Neon lights flicker
Neon lights are flickering
Reflecting on my leather coat
Reflection on my clothing
A black guy passes me by
An African American man passes
He's looking kind'a high
He seems somewhat intoxicated
When I'm reaching for a smile
Trying to smile
I see that strange look in his eye
He gives a strange look
Here I am in Philadelphia
The speaker is in Philadelphia
And I'm walking in the rain.
Walking in the rain there
You're out there in Compton.
Addressing someone in Compton
Do you still remember my name?
Asking if they remember the speaker
I couldn't hear what he said
The speaker couldn't hear the response
But I suddenly realised
Realizing many thoughts are rushing in
Thousands thoughts go through my head
Comparing steps with the man
While his steps they follow mine
Commenting on late-night presence
A woman must be crazy
Speculating about a woman's actions
To be out this time at night
Implies potential danger
Unless she's looking for some business
Suggests seeking business or distress
Unless she's feeling real uptight
Indicates tension or stress
Here I am in Philadelphia
The speaker is still in Philadelphia
And I'm walking in the rain.
Continuing to walk in the rain
You're out there in Compton.
Addressing someone in Compton
Do you still remember my name?
Inquiring if they recall the speaker
Here I am in Philadelphia
Repetition of being in Philadelphia
And I'm walking in the rain.
Still walking in the rain there
You're out there in Compton.
Referencing someone in Compton
Do you still remember my name?
Asking if they remember the speaker
Here I'm standing at the station
Waiting at a train station
Waiting for my train to come
Anticipating the arrival of the train
When that dude gave me a look
Feeling judged by someone
Made me wonder what I'd done
Questioning own actions
A woman must be crazy
Reiteration of late-night presence
To be out this time at night
Speculating on a woman's motives
Unless she's looking for some trouble
Implies seeking trouble or distress
Unless she's out of her mind
Comments on irrational behavior
Here I am in Philadelphia
Repetition of being in Philadelphia
And I'm walking in the rain.
Continuing to walk in the rain
You're out there in Compton
Referring to someone in Compton
Do you still remember my name?
Asking if they remember the speaker
Here I am in Philadelphia
Repetition of being in Philadelphia
And I'm walking in the rain.
Continuing to walk in the rain
You're out there in Compton
Referring to someone in Compton
Do you still remember my name?
Asking if they remember the speaker
Do you baby?
Asking if the person remembers
Do you remember?
Repetition of questioning remembrance
Tell me baby?
Asking explicitly about memory
Do you remember?
Reiteration of memory inquiry
Remember my name?
Repetition of asking
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