Concrete Jungle
Eve St. Jones Lyrics
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The high yellow moon won't come out to play (that high yellow moon won't come out to play)
I said (darkness) darkness has covered my light
(And the stage) And the stage my day into night, yeah
Where is the love to be found?
Won't someone tell me 'cause life (sweet life) must be somewhere to be found
(Must be somewhere for me)
Instead of concrete jungle (la la-la!)
Concrete jungle (la-la!)
Man you got to do your best, whoa, yeah
No chains around my feet
But I'm not free, oh-ooh!
I know I am bound here in captivity
G'yeah, now (never, never) I've never known happiness
(Never, never) I've never known what sweet caress is
Still, I'll be always laughing like a clown
Won't someone help me 'cause I (sweet life)
I've got to pick myself from off the ground
(Must be somewhere for me), he-yeah!
In this a concrete jungle (la la-la!)
I said, what do you got for me (la-la!) now, o-oh!
Concrete jungle (la la-la!), ah, won't you let me be (concrete jungle)
Hey, oh, now
I said that life (sweet life) it must be somewhere (must be somewhere for me) to be found
Oh, instead, concrete jungle (la-la!) collusion
Confusion (concrete jungle) eh!
Concrete jungle (la-la!) baby, you've got it in
Concrete jungle (concrete jungle) eh!
Concrete jungle (la-la!)
What do you got for me (concrete jungle)
Concrete jungle (la-la!)
The song "Concrete Jungle" by Eve St. Jones speaks of a feeling of oppression and captivity in a cold and harsh world filled with concrete buildings and lack of love. The lyrics start off with a powerful statement about the lack of sunshine and the absence of the moon which sets the tone of the song that it is going to be about a dark and gloomy world. The use of the word "concrete jungle" evokes a sense of confinement and isolation. The song paints a picture of a life that is hard to live in, where there is no love and confusion around every corner.
The singer expresses a yearning to break free and find happiness, but instead, she feels trapped, bound by her circumstances, which feel like chains around her feet. Despite this, she tries to find ways to make things better and continue laughing through it all, like a clown. The lyrics are a metaphor for the difficulties of living in a city full of noise, isolation, and lack of love which can be difficult to navigate. The song's ultimate message is a call to action, to try and do our best in difficult circumstances and find the hope and happiness that we search for.
Line by Line Meaning
No sun will shine in my day today
There will be no joy and light for me today.
The high yellow moon won't come out to play
Even the moon is avoiding me today, adding to my woes.
I said darkness darkness has covered my light
I am engulfed in darkness and light has disappeared from my life
And the stage my day into night, yeah
The darkness is so intense that my days turn into nights
Where is the love to be found?
I am searching for love but unable to find it
Won't someone tell me 'cause life (sweet life) must be somewhere to be found
I seek help from anyone who knows where I can find a better life.
Instead of concrete jungle (la la-la!)
I want to be in a place other than a hard and cruel city.
Where the living is harder
Life is difficult and challenging in a place like this.
Concrete jungle (la-la!)
This city is nothing but a ruthless jungle.
Man you got to do your best, whoa, yeah
You have to try your hardest to survive in a place like this.
No chains around my feet
I may not be imprisoned or tied down, but I am still trapped.
But I'm not free, oh-ooh!
Despite not being tethered physically, I am still unfree and weighed down.
I know I am bound here in captivity
I acknowledge that I am held captive in this city.
G'yeah, now (never, never) I've never known happiness
I have never experienced true happiness in my life.
(Never, never) I've never known what sweet caress is
I have never felt the soothing touch and love of someone special.
Still, I'll be always laughing like a clown
I may be sad, but I'll still laugh to hide my pain.
Won't someone help me 'cause I (sweet life)
I am reaching out for help to find a better life.
I've got to pick myself from off the ground
I need to get up on my own and make my life better.
(Must be somewhere for me), he-yeah!
There must be a place where I can start anew and find happiness.
In this a concrete jungle (la la-la!)
I am trapped in a city that is harsh and unforgiving.
I said, what do you got for me (la-la!) now, o-oh!
What does this city have for me that I cannot find elsewhere?
Concrete jungle (la la-la!), ah, won't you let me be (concrete jungle)
I plead with this city to release me from its grasp.
Hey, oh, now
This city is causing me pain and grief.
I said that life (sweet life) it must be somewhere (must be somewhere for me) to be found
I am still hopeful that I will find a better life somewhere.
Oh, instead, concrete jungle (la-la!) collusion
This city is full of corruption and deceit.
Confusion (concrete jungle) eh!
I am confused and lost in this city.
Concrete jungle (la-la!) baby, you've got it in
This city is hard and unyielding, and it's got me trapped.
Concrete jungle (concrete jungle) eh!
This city is nothing but a harsh, uncaring jungle.
Concrete jungle (la-la!)
This city is a place of misery and pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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