War In the City
DJ L.A.B./Michael Prophet/Cutty Ranks Lyrics
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Back of my neck gettin` dirty and gritty
I been down isn`t it a pity
Doesn`t seem to be a shadow in the city
All around people lookin` half dead
Walkin` down the sidewalk out of their match head
But at night it`s a different world
Come on and dance all night
Despite the heat it will be alright
[Chorus:]
And baby don`t you know that you forget it
The day can be like the night
In the summer in the city
In the summer in the city
Cool town evening in the city
Dressed so fine and look so pretty
Cool cat lookin` for a kitty
Gonna look in every corner of the city
Till I reason like a bus stop
Running up the stairs, gonna meet you on the roof top
But night is a different world
Go out and find the girl
Come on come on let`s dance all the night
Despite the heat it will be all right
[Chorus]
But at night it`s a different world
Go out and find the girl
Come on and dance all night
Despite the heat it will be alright
[Chorus]
Hot town summer in the city then again a cool town
Evening in the city
Than the back of my neck gettin` dirty and gritty
Livin` in the city
In the summer town day
A cool town
A cool girl
Have fun
Evening in the city
The song "War In the City" by DJ L.A.B./Michael Prophet/Cutty Ranks is actually a cover of the classic song "Summer in the City" by The Lovin' Spoonful. The original song was released in 1966 and became a hit. The cover adds some reggae and dancehall elements to the song.
The lyrics describe the experience of living in a hot and crowded city during the summer. The singer talks about how the heat and the general atmosphere of the city can bring you down, but there's still a chance to have fun and dance when the night comes. The chorus suggests that the day can be like the night in the summer in the city, meaning that even though the conditions during the daytime might be challenging, there's still a chance to enjoy life.
The second verse talks about a cooler evening in the city and the singer's quest to find a girl to have fun with. Again, the verse suggests that the night brings a different vibe to the city and it's easier to have a good time.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that although living in the city during the summer might not be easy, there's still hope for enjoyment and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot town summer in the city
The summer in the city is always hot
Back of my neck gettin` dirty and gritty
The dirt and grime in the city are making me feel uncomfortable
I been down isn`t it a pity
I'm feeling sad about the way things are in the city
Doesn`t seem to be a shadow in the city
There's no relief from the scorching sun in the city
All around people lookin` half dead
People in the city are tired and worn out
Walkin` down the sidewalk out of their match head
People are distracted and unfocused as they walk on the busy city sidewalks
But at night it`s a different world
The city has a different vibe at night
Go out and find the girl
Let's go out and have some fun
Come on and dance all night
Let's dance until the sun comes up
Despite the heat it will be alright
We can still enjoy ourselves even when it's hot in the city
And baby don`t you know that you forget it
Hey, don't forget that we can still have fun despite the city's challenges
The day can be like the night
We can turn the day into a night-like experience
Cool town evening in the city
The evening in the city is cool and refreshing
Dressed so fine and look so pretty
Everyone in the city dresses up and looks their best
Cool cat lookin` for a kitty
I'm looking for someone to spend the evening with
Gonna look in every corner of the city
I'm going to explore every part of the city to find that special someone
Till I reason like a bus stop
I'll keep searching until I find what I'm looking for
Running up the stairs, gonna meet you on the roof top
I'm excited to meet someone special on the rooftop
Livin` in the city
Living in the city has its ups and downs
In the summer town day
During the day in the summer, the city is bustling with activity
A cool town
But in the evening, the city has a cooler, more relaxed vibe
A cool girl
I'm looking for someone who is cool and fun to spend time with
Have fun
Let's enjoy ourselves and have a good time in the city
Evening in the city
The evening is the best time to be in the city
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN, MARK SEBASTIAN, STEVE BOONE
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