Restless
Brandon Clark & The B-Sides Lyrics

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RESTLESS CITY

I was born in a restless city
All raised on fear and lies
No room in the restless city
for a girl with clear blue eyes

These streets are filled with thunder

One word and we all go under

This town ain't got no pity
No Peace in the restless city

I got my pistol ready
Wrapped up in my pillows sheet
This hand is firm and steady
One click'n you're all dead meat

I've got my motor running
Hold on till you see me coming

This town ain't got no pity
No Peace in the restless city
Hold on to your pretty, pretty, pretty ...
No Peace in the restless city

I was born in a restless city
In a house all made of stone
Look how she shine so pretty
All made of flesh and bone

This town ain't got no pity
No Peace in the restless city

Hold on to your pretty, pretty, pretty ...
No Peace in the restless city

Overall Meaning

The song "Restless City" by Brandon Clark & The B-Sides is a powerful expression of the harsh, unforgiving nature of the world we live in, specifically in the context of a city that is marked by fear and lies. The opening lines "I was born in a restless city, all raised on fear and lies" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song, which is characterized by a sense of desperation and a struggle for survival.

The singer of the song, a girl with "clear blue eyes", is navigating a world that is hostile and dangerous, where the streets are filled with "thunder" and one wrong move can lead to disaster. She is prepared for anything, with a pistol at the ready, and is willing to do whatever it takes to survive in this unforgiving world.

The repeated refrain "This town ain't got no pity, no peace in the restless city" emphasizes the theme of a world that is devoid of compassion, where people must fend for themselves and look out for their own interests at all times. The song is a poignant reflection on the struggles that people face every day, and a call to action to fight against the injustices of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I was born in a restless city
I entered into a city that was constantly dissatisfied and hard to please

All raised on fear and lies
Everyone here is nurtured by anxiety and falsehoods

No room in the restless city
There is no space to be anything but restless in this place

for a girl with clear blue eyes
Especially if she has a feature that draws attention, like clear blue eyes

These streets are filled with thunder
The streets are incredibly loud and deafening

One word and we all go under
A single phrase or command could totally ruin everyone here

This town ain't got no pity
There is not an ounce of mercy in this place

No Peace in the restless city
The city is infamous for being tumultuous

I got my pistol ready
I have a firearm prepared

Wrapped up in my pillows sheet
I keep it hidden in a pillowcase

This hand is firm and steady
I have a strong and stable grip