Brooklyn
Kid Noize Lyrics
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we need some new feelings cause our brain is like a hole
"love" is a little tattoo engraved on our skin
"fear" was sold to the devil with a grin
we buy some jam to a freaky rotten pearl
we take it fast like that kiss we stole to a girl
we're leaving the invisible and dark sadness
ho i feel streets talked to me
they said that's life in the city
like a big big big house where we feel like a mouse
ho i feel streets talked to me
on our way back at dawn drivers sport corporate jumpsuit
stuck in their cars they scream "death before reroute"
in bold letters like a slogan on billboard
"what's left of your angers?" is written on the wall
confidence fueled by the last colors of bliss
we swear to god our live will never be like this
we dance again in this twenty first century set
we don't know where it ends but it ends with no regrets
ho i feel streets talked to me
they said that's life in the city
like a big big big house where we feel like a mouse
ho i feel streets talked to me
ho i feel streets talked to me
they said that's life in the city
like a big big big house where we feel like a mouse
ho i feel streets talked to me
ho i feel streets talked to me
they said that's life in the city
like a big big big house where we feel like a mouse
ho i feel streets talked to me
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In "Brooklyn," Kid Noize presents a vivid picture of a night out in the city, filled with the quest for new experiences and emotions. The opening lines see the singer and his companions walking towards "southern home" in Brooklyn, seeking to fill their emotional "hole" with new experiences. The theme of emotions is further explored through the tattoo "love" engraved on their skin, which is juxtaposed with the "fear" that was "sold to the devil with a grin." Here, Kid Noize suggests the idea that emotions are ever-present, and it is up to us to choose which ones we want to indulge in.
In the second verse, the group encounters a "freaky rotten pearl," whom they buy jam from. This encounter is reminiscent of the idea that the best experiences can come from the most unexpected places. The group indulges in this experience, taking it as they did a kiss stolen from a girl. The third verse focuses on the contrast between the dark sadness that they are leaving behind and the happiness that they are about to dance with. The streets metaphorically "talk" to the singer, revealing to him that life in the city is like a "big big big house where we feel like a mouse." This perspective suggests a feeling of overwhelm in the city.
The song ends with a juxtaposition between the singer's life and those stuck in their corporate jumpsuits, screaming "death before reroute" stuck in their cars. The final lines see the group confidently swear that their life will "never be like this," filled with joy and experiences that they are yet to encounter. In "Brooklyn," Kid Noize emphasizes the idea that life is about actively seeking out new experiences and emotions, and that the city provides the perfect landscape for such adventures.
Line by Line Meaning
we walk until brooklyn heading to the southern home
We walk towards Brooklyn to find a new experience and escape our current feelings.
we need some new feelings cause our brain is like a hole
We crave new experiences because we feel unfulfilled and empty.
"love" is a little tattoo engraved on our skin
The idea of love is permanent and always with us.
"fear" was sold to the devil with a grin
Our fear is something we have given up control of, leaving it to manipulate and control us.
we buy some jam to a freaky rotten pearl
We purchase something unusual to add excitement to our lives.
we take it fast like that kiss we stole to a girl
We indulge in these new experiences with vigor and passion, like a stolen kiss.
we're leaving the invisible and dark sadness
We are moving away from the hidden and difficult emotions that have brought us down.
in a few minutes now i will dance with happiness
We are looking forward to embracing joy and happiness.
ho i feel streets talked to me
The city streets seem to speak to us and reveal the realities of city living.
they said that's life in the city
The streets remind us that the city is alive and full of experiences and challenges.
like a big big big house where we feel like a mouse
The city can be overwhelming and leave us feeling small and insignificant.
on our way back at dawn drivers sport corporate jumpsuit
As we return home, we see the people who work regular jobs and live a monotonous life.
stuck in their cars they scream "death before reroute"
They are so used to their routine that even a minor change can be frustrating or scary.
in bold letters like a slogan on billboard
A message on a wall grabs our attention like an advertisement.
"what's left of your angers?" is written on the wall
A question is posed to us, asking about the residual effects of our anger and negative feelings.
confidence fueled by the last colors of bliss
We feel confident and optimistic, energized by the happiness we experienced.
we swear to god our live will never be like this
We make a promise to ourselves to avoid falling into a stagnant or unhappy life.
we dance again in this twenty first century set
We continue to embrace and experience the excitement of modern city living.
we don't know where it ends but it ends with no regrets
We are unsure of what the future holds, but we are content knowing we have lived our lives with no regrets.
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End of the song.
Contributed by Tyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.