Barton Fink was formed in mid 2008 in Montreal, Canada. Band members hailed… Read Full Bio ↴Barton Fink was formed in mid 2008 in Montreal, Canada. Band members hailed from all kinds of musical backgrounds, from jazz to rock, from punk to electro but were glued together in perfect harmony after establishing a mutual and big love for beats and melody. After hooking up with a zef producer/beatmaker (Cristo) the band's sound was finally captured and thrown at the world to assault the faint hearted!

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Dicey Street Blues
Barton Fink Lyrics

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Hey, what's the deal that's nutty
You never see me caving in nobody
You know it's true...
There's a girl, she's not coming the money
Too close now that is not funny
When she comes for you...
Eyes closed, I jump in the fire
I look back – devil's got my desire

Eyes shinning bright, sparkle in the night

So, don't stay in my way, and no matter where you'll be the next day. You are the world of endless joy.

Don't stop nobody
Like a lesson in my life
Don't stop nobody
Cause I got you on my mind

It will be hard to
Learn a lesson in my life
It will be hard to leeaarrn...

The stress is all gone, I'm roaming
Ever since I stopped the falling
It starts again...
Another one will open up gladly
Shit just won't stop happening
I should be ware...
This time, I can't take it. Next time, I won't make it.
You are the sun...

So, don't stay in my way, and no matter where you'll be the next day. This is a world of endless joy.

Nobody else gets my message, nobody else like you.
Nobody else gets my message, nobody else...

Overall Meaning

The song "Dicey Street Blues" by Barton Fink is a dramatic expression of the ups and downs of life. The opening lines, "Hey, what's the deal that's nutty, You never see me caving in nobody, You know it's true," sets the tone of the song, which is about resilience and not giving up in the face of adversity. Barton Fink sings about a girl who is not coming for the money, but the situation is not funny. He warns of the dangers of trying to go against the odds, and the consequences that may follow.

The next lines of the song, "Eyes closed, I jump in the fire, I look back – devil's got my desire, Eyes shinning bright, sparkle in the night," are a reference to the temptation and allure of danger, and the difficulty of resisting the things that we know are harmful to us. Barton Fink emphasizes the importance of not letting anyone stand in the way, and to always remember the world of endless joy.

The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "Don't stop nobody," and emphasizes that nothing should stop us from pursuing our dreams and ambitions. Barton Fink also addresses the challenges that come with learning from our mistakes, and the need to keep moving forward. The song ends with a message of hope, and a reminder that there is no one else like the person he is addressing in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, what's the deal that's nutty
What is going on that is crazy?

You never see me caving in nobody
I never give in to anyone

You know it's true...
This is a fact...

There's a girl, she's not coming the money
A girl is not interested in money

Too close now that is not funny
This situation is becoming serious

When she comes for you...
When she confronts you...

Eyes closed, I jump in the fire
Without thinking, I take a dangerous risk

I look back – devil's got my desire
In hindsight, I realize I was tempted by evil

Eyes shinning bright, sparkle in the night
There is a glimmer of hope and happiness

Don't stop nobody
Don't let anyone stop you

Like a lesson in my life
This is a valuable experience