City Kids
Motφrhead Lyrics
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I know nobody cares what goes on in here,
We have this door,
Nobody gets in until I'm really sure,
Don't creep up behind me,
You know where to find me I'm always around,
Turns out if you need us, before you lead us astray
We're orphans here on Easy Street and we feel real mean,
Cruising on speed,
We've got more than we'll ever need, ain't life sweet?
We won't turn your pay down,
City kids don't lay down, we don't call so,
Better get some more of that,
City kids we don't give that to you, oh no
Bombs go off at night,
Searing heat, blinding light, you like it fine,
Park the car and run,
Dance all night, it was for fun, we're nasty, hahahaha!
Why do we do it,
No-one can get through it we know where to run,
You hear what we're saying,
Time that you were praying 'cos,
City kids time, won't be long,
Won't be long, no it won't be long!
The lyrics of Motörhead's song "City Kids" are an ode to the reckless and rebellious attitude of youth, and a celebration of their unapologetic way of life. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that nobody knows or cares about what goes on in their world, and that they are cautious about who they let in. This suggests that the band is a tight-knit group, and that they value their privacy and independence above all else. They are not afraid to be abrasive or confrontational, as they warn against anyone trying to lead them astray.
The chorus of the song is an anthem for the band's rough-and-tumble lifestyle. They are orphans of Easy Street, but they are proud of it. They have all they need, and they won't turn down anything that comes their way. They are the epitome of city kids, and they won't back down or give in to anyone.
The second verse of the song is a vivid depiction of the band's willingness to embrace danger and chaos. They revel in the sound of bombs going off at night, and they don't shy away from danger or excitement. They are laughing as they describe their wild antics and the fact that they know how to get away with them. The singer challenges the listener to join them if they dare, but warns that time is running out.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody knows,
No one outside of our group has a clue about what's happening with us
I know nobody cares what goes on in here,
We don't think anyone is interested in knowing about our affairs
We have this door,
We have a gate to keep away anyone who doesn't belong here
Nobody gets in until I'm really sure,
No outsider can enter until we're certain they're a part of our group
Don't creep up behind me,
Don't come near without announcing yourself
You know where to find me I'm always around,
Our group location is fixed, and I'll always be here
Turns out if you need us, before you lead us astray
Make sure you're a part of us before you ask us to follow you, so we don't get led astray
Don't care who we meet,
We don't care who we socialize with
We're orphans here on Easy Street and we feel real mean,
Our group doesn't have any support, and we feel tough because of it
Cruising on speed,
We're moving fast and being energetic
We've got more than we'll ever need, ain't life sweet?
We have everything we require, and life is enjoyable
We won't turn your pay down,
We'll accept payment gladly
City kids don't lay down, we don't call so,
We always stand tall, and we don't request assistance
Better get some more of that,
We want more of what we already have
City kids we don't give that to you, oh no
We won't share what we have, even if you ask us to
Bombs go off at night,
Explosions happen in the area
Searing heat, blinding light, you like it fine,
Despite the destruction, we enjoy the sensations of heat and light
Park the car and run,
We leave our car and run away from the danger
Dance all night, it was for fun, we're nasty, hahahaha!
We had a great time dancing, regardless of how cruel our actions seem to others
Why do we do it,
Why do we engage in dangerous activities?
No-one can get through it we know where to run,
Our group is always in control of these activities, knowing how to avoid danger
You hear what we're saying,
Listen to our words
Time that you were praying 'cos,
You should be afraid of our group
City kids time, won't be long,
Our time as city kids is coming to an end soon
Won't be long, no it won't be long!
The end of our time as city kids is soon, and will happen quickly
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAWRENCE WALLIS, DUNCAN STUART SANDERSON
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