Lyrics
Oh yeah oh yeah
Expression of enthusiasm or agreement.
Heard a song on the radio...
Reference to hearing a song on the radio, initiating the theme of the song.
Flashback to new york city there's a monkey on my back
Flashback to New York City, metaphorically describing a burden ("monkey on my back").
I tried to shake it I tried to fake it I tried
Struggling to overcome or hide the burden mentioned in the previous line.
Kiss me deadly generation x
Reference to the song "Kiss Me Deadly" by Generation X, possibly connecting to the theme of relationships and rebellion.
We're having tons of sex
Expressing a period of active and intense sexual activity.
Don't play me just blame me for everything
Rejecting blame and taking responsibility for one's actions.
I'm gonna make it my way I'm not crazy
Determination to pursue one's own path despite challenges.
Under the circumstances
Stating a commitment to personal choices given the existing conditions.
I believe what I believe
Asserting personal beliefs and values.
Oh yeah oh yeah
Repetition of enthusiasm or agreement.
Heard a song on the radio
Reiteration of hearing a song on the radio, maintaining the central theme.
Let's go (let's go)
Encouragement or invitation to take action ("Let's go").
Time is money and I've got next to nothing
Emphasizing the value of time and a lack of resources.
Just a dimestore hood all dressed up for the big time
Self-description as a small-time criminal aspiring for success.
Like a fool in love with a fantasy
Comparing oneself to a foolish lover captivated by an unrealistic dream.
You know I'm all mixed up inside
Admission of internal confusion and emotional turmoil.
Don't tease me please please me I'm ready
Pleading not to be teased and expressing readiness for something.
I'm gonna make it my way
Reiteration of determination to pursue one's own path.
I'm not crazy
Reassertion of sanity or rationality in the face of challenges.
Under the circumstances
Repeating commitment to personal choices given the circumstances.
I believe what I believe
Reiteration of personal beliefs and values.
Oh yeah oh yeah
Repetition of enthusiasm or agreement.
(aah) gonna make it my way I'm not crazy
Reassertion of determination to pursue one's own path.
Under the circumstances(2x)
Repeating the idea of maintaining sanity and personal choices under the given circumstances.
I believe what I believe
Reiteration of personal beliefs and values.
Heard a song on the radio
Final reference to hearing a song on the radio, possibly closing the loop on the central theme.
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