Philadelphia
Le Braghe Corte Lyrics


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I was wandering downtown in philadelphia
Waiting for something new in my boring life
Then I saw this bird walking next to me
2 hours later we were fucking in my good old bed

So you got to give it back to me
You got to give it back to me
I fucked my life but I want it back
Tell me not again

I was wandering downtown in philadelphia
Waiting for something new in my boring life




I met some friends in the park feeling just like me
We smoked joints and washed away the day

Overall Meaning

The song Philadelphia by Le Braghe Corte narrates the story of the singer seeking something new in his mundane life while wandering around downtown Philadelphia. The lyrics convey a sense of the character's disillusionment with his life and the need for a change. The use of explicit language and sexual references in the second verse depicts the character's desperation for excitement and the repercussions of his actions. The repetition of the line "You got to give it back to me" alludes to the notion of wanting to take control of one's life, reminiscent of a plea to reclaim what's lost.


Despite the darker undertones of the lyrics, the song's upbeat tune and catchy melodic structure effectively captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the quest for a carefree existence. The line "We smoked joints and washed away the day" is almost cathartic in its depiction of the release of pent-up emotions and frustration through recreational drug use, providing a semblance of temporary relief from the humdrum of everyday life. The song Philadelphia is a testament to the band's ability to convey the complexities of the human psyche through their art and engage listeners through a captivating aural experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I was wandering downtown in philadelphia
I aimlessly roamed the streets of Philadelphia


Waiting for something new in my boring life
Yearning for excitement in my monotonous existence


Then I saw this bird walking next to me
Suddenly, I noticed an attractive person walking beside me


2 hours later we were fucking in my good old bed
After a couple of hours, we engaged in sexual activity in my usual bed


So you got to give it back to me
I deserve restitution for my loss


You got to give it back to me
You are obligated to return what you took from me


I fucked my life but I want it back
I made poor decisions that negatively impacted my life, but I desire to reclaim it


Tell me not again
I implore you to refrain from repeating past mistakes


I was wandering downtown in philadelphia
Once more, I was aimlessly roaming the streets of Philadelphia


Waiting for something new in my boring life
Continuing to seek novelty in my mundane existence


I met some friends in the park feeling just like me
I encountered like-minded individuals in the park


We smoked joints and washed away the day
We partook in smoking cannabis and relaxed, forgetting about the day's troubles




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