Atlantic City
Kim Fox Lyrics
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Night now they blew up his house too
Down on the boardwalk they're gettin' ready
For a fight gonna see what them racket boys can do
Now there's trouble busin' in from outta state
And the D.A. can't get no relief
Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade and
[Chorus]
Everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Well I got a job and tried to put my money away
But I got in too deep and I could not pay
So I drew what I had from the Central Trust
And I bough us two tickets on that Coast City bus
[Chorus]
Now our luck may have died and out love may
Be cold but with you forever I'll stay
We're goin' out where the sand's turnin' to gold
So put on your stockin's 'cause the night's getting' cold and maybe everything dies
That's a fact but maybe everything that dies
Someday comes back
Now I been lookin' for a job but it's hard to find
Down here it's just winners and losers and
Don't get caught on the wrong side of that line
Well I'm tired of comin' out on the losin' end
So honey last night I met this guy and I'm
Gonna do a little favor for him
Well I guess everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday
Comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
The song “Atlantic City” by Kim Fox is a cover of the Bruce Springsteen classic. The song is set against the backdrop of Atlantic City, New Jersey, where the lyrics depict the reality of the city’s decline and the potential for redemption. The first verse sets the scene of the city, with the imagery of the chicken man’s house being blown up and the tension between the out-of-state troublemakers and the gamblin’ commission hanging by a thread. The chorus of the song speaks to the inevitability of death but the possibility of rebirth, with the promise of meeting in Atlantic City.
The second verse of the song speaks to a personal struggle of the singer, who has gotten in “too deep” and had to withdraw from their savings to buy bus tickets to Atlantic City, where they hope to find a new start. The chorus comes in again, reaffirming the possibility of new beginnings despite the harsh reality of life’s fleetingness. The final verse sees the singer looking for work, but recognizing the difficulty in finding it in a city of “winners and losers”. The last two lines end on a bittersweet note, as the singer has “met this guy” and is willing to do something for him, recognizing the cyclical nature of the city and its inhabitants.
Line by Line Meaning
Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last
Night now they blew up his house too
A violent incident occurred in Philly last night, leading to the explosion of a man's house.
Down on the boardwalk they're gettin' ready
For a fight gonna see what them racket boys can do
There is trouble brewing, and the people on the boardwalk are preparing themselves for a conflict with the ruffians.
Now there's trouble busin' in from outta state
And the D.A. can't get no relief
Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade and
The gamblin' commission's hangin' on by the skin of its teeth
Problems are coming in from outside the state, and the district attorney is unable to find a solution. There may be a confrontation on the promenade, and even the gambling commission is facing difficulties.
Everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Everything has an end, but perhaps one day everything that ends can be revived. So, dress up nicely and meet me in Atlantic City tonight.
Well I got a job and tried to put my money away
But I got in too deep and I could not pay
So I drew what I had from the Central Trust
And I bough us two tickets on that Coast City bus
I worked hard to save money, but ended up getting into debt that I couldn't repay. To solve our financial woes, I had to withdraw all my savings from the bank and bought us two bus tickets to Coast City.
Now our luck may have died and out love may
Be cold but with you forever I'll stay
We're goin' out where the sand's turnin' to gold
So put on your stockin's 'cause the night's getting' cold and maybe everything dies
That's a fact but maybe everything that dies
Someday comes back
Although our good fortune and our love may have drained away, I will stay with you forever. We are heading to a place where good things happen, and where our fortunes may change. Put on your stockings since the night is colder, and remember that things may end, but also restart again.
Now I been lookin' for a job but it's hard to find
Down here it's just winners and losers and
Don't get caught on the wrong side of that line
Well I'm tired of comin' out on the losin' end
So honey last night I met this guy and I'm
Gonna do a little favor for him
Well I guess everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday
Comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty and
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Finding a job is tough here, and one can either win or lose. One should be careful to stay on the right side of that line. Tired of being a loser, last night I met someone who has asked me to do him a small favor. Remember that everything comes to an end, but maybe one day it will restart. So, let's dress up and meet tonight in Atlantic City.
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