Jerusalem
NYX & Gazelle Twin Lyrics
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I'm calling to um
I'm just calling to report um
An abandoned vehicle just by er
The park where I live
That's the way to do it
I don't seem to have seen anyone coming or going um
And er
I think it's probably been stolen and dumped
Do da do de!
Yeah, yeah, yeah I just thought I'd be a good neighbourhood watch person
And all that yeah
Ok, yep, alright
That's the way to do it
Thank you, cheers, bye, see ya, bye-bye, bye
That's the way to do it
The lyrics to NYX & Gazelle Twin's song Jerusalem seem to be a conversation between two individuals, where one of them is reporting an abandoned vehicle to the other. The language and tone used suggest that the person reporting the incident is not too sure of what to say or how to say it, and might be apprehensive about calling in the report. The repetition of the phrase "that's the way to do it" at the end of each line indicates that the person on the other end of the line is reassuring the caller and encouraging them to continue with the report despite their reservations.
The use of colloquial language and repetitive phrases might also suggest a sense of alienation and disconnection from the society or community they are supposedly trying to protect as part of the "neighbourhood watch." The incongruous use of the phrase "Jerusalem," both as the title of the song and as an opening line, adds another layer of complexity to the theme of disconnection and isolation. It could be interpreted as a sarcastic reference to the idea of a utopian society, a promised land that is never really attained or a prophetic warning of some sort.
Overall, the lyrics to Jerusalem seem to be exploring the idea of societal fragmentation and the challenges of trying to form and maintain cohesive communities. The conversation between the two individuals also highlights the potential difficulties that can arise when trying to report something suspicious or threatening, especially when there is a sense of apathy or disinterest from those in a position to help.
Line by Line Meaning
Hiya, hi there
Beginning the call with a friendly greeting
I'm calling to um
Explaining the purpose of the call, but unsure of how to phrase it
I'm just calling to report um
Clarifying that the call is indeed a report of an incident
An abandoned vehicle just by er
Describing the location of the abandoned vehicle
The park where I live
Further specifying the location of the abandoned vehicle
That's the way to do it
Interjecting with a phrase of encouragement or agreement
It's been there for about a week
Providing a timeline of how long the abandoned vehicle has been there
I don't seem to have seen anyone coming or going um
Noticing that there hasn't been any activity around the abandoned vehicle
And er
Pausing to collect thoughts or to emphasize the point being made
I think it's probably been stolen and dumped
Offering a possible explanation for why the vehicle was abandoned in that location
Do da do de!
Making a nonsensical exclamation
Yeah, yeah, yeah I just thought I'd be a good neighbourhood watch person
Explaining the motivations for reporting the abandoned vehicle
And all that yeah
Using a colloquial phrase to supplement the explanation
Ok, yep, alright
Confirming the end of the call and the report of the abandoned vehicle
Thank you, cheers, bye, see ya, bye-bye, bye
Saying multiple farewell expressions as the call ends
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elizabeth Bernholz
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