Inner City Blues
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give me a reason just let me know
did i take too long did i move too slow
just let me breathe in give me some time
get out of my head move on with your life
i don't belong here why can't you see
i've never fit in i'm down on my knees
don't try to call me don't try to text or
pin my ass to the wall i'm laying in bed
i'm not the only one you led astray
i was alright 'til i let you in
you take the gold and run leave me with dirt
i don't want to fight i just don't want to hurt
you left
me on highways you left me on trains
you left me on read you left me on planes
you go through the motions you empty the desk
it slides through my hands i'm laying in bed
i'm still laying in bed
i'm not the only one you led astray
i was alright 'til i le
t you in
you take the gold and run leave me with dirt
i don't want to fight i just don't want to hurt
"la la la"
i'm not the only one you led astray
i was alright 'til i let you in
you take the gold and run leave me with dirt




i don't want to fight i
just don't want to hurt

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MAX's song "Inner City Blues" convey a sense of desperation and longing for closure in a relationship that seems to have gone awry. The singer is pleading for a reason and asking if they made mistakes by either taking too long or moving too slowly in the relationship. The lyrics express a desire to breathe and have some time to process the situation, while urging the other person to move on with their life and let go.


The singer feels out of place and unseen by their partner, emphasizing their sense of not fitting in and being on their knees in emotional distress. There is a clear sense of frustration and resignation in the lines, as the singer asks to be left alone and not contacted through calls or texts. The vivid imagery of being pinned to the wall and laying in bed suggests a feeling of being suffocated and trapped in their emotions.


The repeated refrain of being led astray and feeling deceived by the partner highlights the betrayal and hurt that the singer is experiencing. The metaphor of being left on highways, trains, read messages, and planes symbolizes a feeling of abandonment and being left behind in various aspects of life. The imagery of the gold being taken and leaving only dirt behind signifies feeling used and discarded, without wanting to engage in a fight but expressing a deep desire not to be hurt any further.


The final lines of the song echo the sentiment of betrayal and hurt, with the singer reiterating that they were doing fine until they let the other person into their life. The repeated refrain of not wanting to fight but also not wanting to be hurt underscores a plea for peace and healing in the aftermath of the relationship. The somber tone of the lyrics and the melancholic melody convey a raw and poignant portrayal of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a painful experience.


Line by Line Meaning

give me a reason just let me know
I need an explanation, please inform me


did i take too long did i move too slow
Was I too late or too hesitant?


just let me breathe in give me some time
Allow me to relax and give me space


get out of my head move on with your life
Stop occupying my thoughts and move forward with your own life


i don't belong here why can't you see
I don't fit in, why can't you understand that?


i've never fit in i'm down on my knees
I have never felt like I belong, I'm feeling defeated


don't try to call me don't try to text or
Don't attempt to contact me through calls or messages


pin my ass to the wall i'm laying in bed
You are cornering me, leaving me feeling helpless as I lay in bed


i'm not the only one you led astray
I'm not the only person you have misled


i was alright 'til i let you in
I was fine until I allowed you into my life


you take the gold and run leave me with dirt
You take the good things and leave me with nothing but bad


i don't want to fight i just don't want to hurt
I don't desire conflict, I simply wish to avoid pain


you left me on highways you left me on trains
You abandoned me on roads and in transportation


you left me on read you left me on planes
You ignored my messages and deserted me on airplanes


you go through the motions you empty the desk
You go through the motions without true feelings, you leave things barren


it slides through my hands i'm laying in bed
Things slip away from me as I lie in bed feeling helpless


i'm still laying in bed
I remain in bed, unable to move on


just don't want to hurt
I simply want to avoid causing harm




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Max Jury, Stacy Harden

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Comments from YouTube:

Lukas Martins

A original™️🥰💕

Mark Gorney

This is not Max Edwards. It's Marcus Reid.

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