Downtown
Infernal Lyrics

My feet can run
I am capable of moving quickly and efficiently

While I'm lying down
even when I am physically not in motion

I'm flat on the ground
being at rest, with nothing to do

It's such a race
a frenzied pursuit of some goal or objective

To be saving time
constantly trying to maximize every second that passes by

For later on
preparing for some anticipated future event or circumstance

Go there, get that, try to never get sad
expressing the expectation of always being successful and happy amidst trying circumstances

Feel me, really, am I not important?
a plea for recognition and validation

In out, up down always and eternally
the cyclical, repetitive nature of life that seems to go on forever

Downtown boys will fancy up-town girls
lower class individuals being attracted to higher class people, sometimes because of their perceived success and status

Time is running, figure it out
a sense of urgency in trying to make the most of one's time

Make some noise 'n better make it loud
calling for bold, assertive action and expression

You're waiting for the life that you want
having aspirations and dreams that have yet to be fulfilled

Little bright lights
human lives and the potential they hold

Here for just a minute
the limited time that we have on earth

Little bright lights are we
our individual worth and unique identities

Sometimes I dream
moments of introspection and self-reflection

I am still a child
a sense of innocence and naivety that can still be experienced

That never grew up
an aversion to the inevitable changes and responsibilities of adulthood

Then I awake
snapping back to reality

Feeling sad, it's gone
the realization that time has passed and things have changed, with a sense of loss and longing

But why?
questioning the value and meaning behind these fleeting moments

What do I seek?
searching for purpose and fulfillment in life

Bad days, bad ways I was always upset
struggles and hardships that have caused pain and suffering

Time gone, long gone and I tend to forget
the tendency to move on from difficult experiences and try to forget them

Past tense, no sense, but I like my present me
acknowledging the rough times in the past but appreciating the growth and development that has occurred

Little bright lights
repeating the message of human potential and the fleeting nature of life

Here for just a minute
reiterating the brevity of existence on earth

Little bright lights are we
the importance and value of each individual life

Downtown boys will fancy up-town girls
repeating the message of societal stratification and attraction

Time is running, figure it out
repeating the sense of urgency and need to make the most of every moment

Make some noise 'n better make it loud
reiterating the need for bold and assertive expression

You're waiting for the life that you want
repeating the message of hopes and aspirations yet to be fulfilled

Little bright lights
repeating the message of human potential and the fleeting nature of life

Here for just a minute
reiterating the brevity of existence on earth

Little bright lights are we
reiterating the importance and value of each individual life