Big City Life
Mattafix (LEEX Remix) Lyrics

Big city life
The overwhelming experience of living in a busy and crowded city

Me try fi get by
I am struggling to survive

Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try
The stress and difficulties of city life never seem to lessen, despite my best efforts

Here my heart have no base
I feel disconnected and lost, with no sense of belonging

And right now Babylon de pon me case
I feel oppressed by the societal and cultural systems that surround me

People in a show
The crowds of people going about their lives, seemingly without noticing or caring about each other

All lined in a row
Everyone marching to the beat of their own drum, not paying attention to anyone else

We just push on by
We are all so focused on our own struggles and priorities that we can't afford to stop and connect with each other

It's funny
It's ironic, and maybe a little sad

How hard we try
Despite our struggles and setbacks, we're all doing our best to survive and thrive in this world

Take a moment to relax
It's important to slow down and appreciate life, even in the midst of chaos

Before you do anything rash
Don't make any impulsive decisions that could hurt yourself or others

Don't you want to know me?
Wouldn't it be nice if we could all take the time to connect and understand each other?

Be a friend of mine
Let's form relationships and create a supportive community

I'll share some wisdom with you
I have valuable insights and experience that I can offer to others

Don't you ever get lonely
Even in a crowded city, it's easy to feel alone and isolated

From time to time
Occasionally

Don't let the system get you down
Don't let societal pressures and expectations keep you from living a fulfilling life

Soon our work is done
Someday we will all pass away and leave our work behind

All of us one by one
We will all die eventually, alone

Still we live our lives
Even knowing this, we continue to pursue our goals and make the most of the time we have

As if all this stuff survives
Even though we are mortal and our possessions and accomplishments will not last forever, we continue to value them highly

The linguist across the seas and the oceans
The singer is a traveler and student of language, who has traveled far and learned much

A permanent itinerant is what I've chosen
The artist has chosen a life of constant travel and exploration

I find myself in big city prison
Despite all his travels, the singer feels trapped in the city

Arisen from the vision of man kind
The societal structures that the singer feels trapped by were created by humans

Designed to keep me discreetly neatly in the corner
The city's systems are designed to control and contain people like the singer

You'll find me with the flora and the fauna and the hardship
Despite the artist's situation, he takes solace in nature and the struggles of life

Back a yard is where my heart is still
The artist's true home and sense of belonging is back in his homeland

I find it hard to depart this big city life
Despite his difficulties, the singer is still drawn to the excitement and opportunity of city life