Lyrics
I was running through an empty street
The narrator was sprinting through a deserted street.
Turn the corner I could feel the heat
As they turned the corner, they sensed intense pressure or danger.
I wore the look of a white face city boy
The person had the appearance of a young man from the city, likely experiencing fear or vulnerability.
Knew a knife was the only way
The narrator believed that resorting to violence (using a knife) was their only option.
For a kid living day to day
Life was challenging and uncertain for this individual, having to cope with difficulties day by day.
Who cares for a white face city boy
There seemed to be a lack of concern or empathy for someone like the narrator, a white city-dwelling youth.
Raised in a hard town
The upbringing was in a tough environment or neighborhood.
Nobody pushes me around
The person was assertive and wouldn't allow others to mistreat them.
I got trouble now I'm on the run
Now facing difficulties or challenges, the narrator is fleeing or trying to evade a problematic situation.
Running white face city boy
They are a white-faced individual trying to escape or run away from trouble within the city.
I was running through an empty night
Running through a desolate night, away from any signs of life.
Just the sound of a lovers' fight
They could only hear the argument of a couple in conflict.
And the feeling of the wind upon my face
Feeling the wind on their face, possibly searching for solace or respite.
I was looking for a place to hide
The narrator sought a place to hide from their fears.
Scared and my eyes were wide
Fearful and alert, the person couldn't find a suitable refuge.
No place for a white face city boy
There seemed to be no safe haven for someone like the narrator in the city.
Live like a wild thing
Living untamed, disregarding advice or warnings.
You can't tell me anything
They were resistant to being told what to do or how to live.
I got trouble now I'm on the run
Currently facing trouble and attempting to escape the situation.
Running white face city boy
Continuing to run away as a white-faced individual in the city.
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