Easy Street
Bobby Cannavale Lyrics
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Of running the show down in the snake pit
So this is our chance to get out of this place
So come on let's run for it to
Easy Street, Easy Street
Where you'll sleep till noon
Yeah, yeah, yeah
We're gonna be there soon
Yeah, I'll be the girl who's drippin' in jewellery
The crowds will go wild when I sing
I won't have to look out on a fire escape
The view will be billboards of me
Easy Street, Easy Street
Where we all get paid
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Move them feet to
Easy Street
When ya get there, when ya get there
When ya get there, soon
The lyrics of Bobby Cannavale's song 'Easy Street' paint a story of a person who is tired of being the 'black hat' and running the show in a place that resembles a snake pit. The person sees an opportunity to leave their current life behind and run away to 'Easy Street.' This place is painted as an idyllic location where the person can sleep until noon and live life on their own terms. The lyrics suggest that the person is looking forward to becoming a star in society, dripping in jewelry, and singing their heart out to wild crowds. They look forward to no longer having to look out of a fire escape and seeing a view of themselves on billboards.
The lyrics of 'Easy Street' epitomize the human desire for a better life, a life where one can leave behind struggles and hardships and enter a place where all one's dreams are met. The song speaks of the simple desires of a person, such as sleeping until noon and having a view of themselves on a billboard, and the fulfillment these things bring. The song is a reminder that there is still hope, and that no matter how hard things may seem, there's always a chance to find a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm tired of being the black hat
I'm exhausted playing the villain who always makes trouble in this place.
Of running the show down in the snake pit
I'm sick of being in charge of this corrupt place where people can't be trusted and everyone is snake-like.
So this is our chance to get out of this place
We have a rare opportunity to leave this terrible place behind and start over somewhere else.
So come on let's run for it to Easy Street, Easy Street
Let's hurry and escape to a better life on Easy Street.
Where you'll sleep till noon, Yeah, yeah, yeah
We'll finally be able to relax and live leisurely, without any responsibilities, sleeping in until noon.
Running free, oh, Easy Street
We'll be free to do what we want to, now that we are on Easy Street.
We're gonna be there soon
We'll arrive soon and finally experience a better life.
Yeah, I'll be the girl who's drippin' in jewellery
I'll be the girl that everyone admires for her wealth and glamour, wearing expensive jewelry.
The crowds will go wild when I sing
People will be amazed by my singing and will cheer me on excitedly.
I won't have to look out on a fire escape
I won't have to sneak out using the fire escape to avoid unpleasant situations anymore.
The view will be billboards of me
People will see me all around town, on billboards and advertisements, as a famous and successful person.
Where we all get paid, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Easy Street is a place where we can all earn a lot of money, making life much easier.
Move them feet to Easy Street
Keep going towards Easy Street, we're almost there and it will be worth it.
When ya get there, when ya get there, when ya get there, soon
We'll arrive at Easy Street soon, and it won't be long till we're living an amazing life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin
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