World's Fair
Hi Crime Lyrics
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On the street of the fair
They got the car and they got the money
I got the dirt in my hair
Oh, and you got nothing to lose
You're at the top of your game
Please don't be bothered by the holes in my shoes darling
I'm sure we all look the same-but I
Tell me your name, 'cause you're beautiful, wonderful
I would like to meet you at the top of the wheel
Think I saw Geronimo
In a tent down by the park
And from the canals, we saw the lights
Make sure it never got dark
20 million other people
On the ground below
Keep on talking on and on ya know
You're really making me
work for it! Alright, let me try to break this down for you.
The lyrics tell the story of meeting someone special at the World's Fair in 1904. They describe the stark differences in their social statuses, as the other person has cars and money while the singer has dirt in their hair and holes in their shoes. Despite this, the singer is enamored with the other person and asks for their name so they can meet at the top of the Ferris wheel. The second verse describes other things they saw at the fair, including a potential sighting of Geronimo and the lights that kept the fair from ever getting dark. The final line seems to indicate that the singer is growing tired of the other person's constant talking.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a chance encounter at a monumental event, where two people from very different backgrounds find a connection. The fair serves as a backdrop for this meeting, representing the excitement and possibilities of the time period.
Line by Line Meaning
I met my love in 1904
I met my significant other during the 1904 World's Fair
On the street of the fair
It was during our time at the World's Fair that we met
They got the car and they got the money
Others may have wealth and possessions, but we have love
I got the dirt in my hair
I may not have material wealth, but I have something real and meaningful
Oh, and you got nothing to lose
My significant other has everything to gain by being with me
You're at the top of your game
My significant other is successful and confident
Please don't be bothered by the holes in my shoes darling
I hope my lack of material possessions doesn't bother you
I'm sure we all look the same-but I
Despite our differences in wealth and status, we are all equal
Hope you don't mind me asking a favor
May I please know your name so I can talk to you further?
Tell me your name, 'cause you're beautiful, wonderful
I find my significant other attractive and amazing
I would like to meet you at the top of the wheel
I want to have a romantic moment with my significant other on the Ferris wheel
Think I saw Geronimo
I might have seen the famous Apache warrior, Geronimo
In a tent down by the park
He may have been part of the World's Fair exhibit
And from the canals, we saw the lights
We enjoyed the sights and sounds of the World's Fair from the nearby canals
Make sure it never got dark
The fair was full of bright lights and excitement that never faded
20 million other people
There were millions of other visitors at the fair
On the ground below
The crowds and activities were happening beneath us
Keep on talking on and on ya know
The hustle and bustle never stopped
You're really making me dizzy, oh
All the excitement is making me feel lightheaded and overwhelmed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mitch Etter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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