Living Is a Luxury
Luxury in Shadows: Vince Neil's Urban Symphony
Lyrics
They're cooking up a storm
There's intense activity or excitement, possibly negative, brewing.
In Hell's Kitchen tonight
Refers to a place named "Hell's Kitchen" with a dark and ominous atmosphere.
And the main course could be you
Suggests a dangerous situation where the person might be in jeopardy.
Or try your hand at an Eastside stand
Invites to take a chance or face a risky situation, possibly on the Eastside.
Dashin' slashes in a crazy human zoo
Describes chaotic and wild behavior in a human setting.
The girls shine like diamonds
Highlights the attractiveness of the girls amid a harsh environment.
In the cold steel of the night
Emphasizes the contrast between the elegance of the girls and the harsh night.
With cash in hand you'd better understand
Suggests the need for money to navigate or survive in this environment.
If you want it you can get it any day or night
Implies accessibility to something desired at any time.
(Pre Chorus)
Introduction to a section addressing rejection and familiarity with a negative place.
So if you turn around
Suggests a turning point or change in direction.
And tell me to go to hell
Rejection or negativity expressed towards the speaker.
I'd say I know that place to well
Speaker acknowledges familiarity with negativity or a difficult situation.
(Chorus)
Introduction to a recurring theme of luxury amidst a challenging environment.
Where living is a luxury
Living is portrayed as something desirable and precious.
There's a bad moon rising in the underground
Indication of trouble or negativity brewing in an obscure place.
Living is a luxury
Reiteration of the idea that living is a precious and sought-after thing.
Another drive-by nightmare
Reference to a dangerous situation happening in a desolate town.
In this lonely town
Underlines the isolation and challenges of the town described.
When your blood runs cold
Describes a state of emotional detachment and hardship.
And your soul's on ice
Emphasizes a sense of emotional numbness or detachment.
Gotta run from the shadows
Advises escaping from the negative influences or memories of the night.
Of the night
References to hidden or private information revealed in back alleys.
The secrets told with the back alley show
Expresses a sense of tension and nervousness, involving a bet or risk.
It's a cold sweat, loose bet
Describes a situation of anxiety or fear, possibly related to a bet.
Skin tight
Indicates a tense or constricted situation, possibly related to gambling.
Sloe gin is a fast-pace sin
Refers to a fast-paced and possibly sinful activity involving alcohol.
In this hell below your feet
Places the described events in a location beneath the person's feet.
A blue sky day seems so
Highlights the distance or unattainability of a positive experience.
Far away, with another chalk
Refers to a mark or sign on the street, possibly indicating danger or trouble.
Mark on this crazy street
Portrays a chaotic and unpredictable street environment.
(Pre-Chorus)
Reintroduction of rejection or negativity, encouraging a different perspective.
And if you close your eyes to see
Encourages a closer examination or understanding of the speaker.
You better take a look at me
Highlights the need to confront reality or face the truth.
Ya
A casual affirmation or agreement with the need for introspection.
(Chorus)
Reiteration of the theme that living is a luxurious and desirable state.
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