In the City
Razorlight Lyrics

Well it's a close one, a real close one
This situation is very precarious and could easily go wrong.

And no-one gets hurt, but she's got twice the fun
Despite no one getting hurt, she is having twice the amount of fun.

But now they kiss in the rain
They are kissing passionately while rain falls on them.

And did someone call out someone's name
Someone may have been caught in the act or exposed.

From a white cadillac on a wide wind
A white Cadillac is involved in the situation, perhaps as a getaway vehicle.

To her white dress across the great divide
There is a great distance between them, symbolized by the color white.

Into the warm moonlight
The scene takes place under a romantic moonlight sky.

And she's been reading Bukowski for days
She has been reading Charles Bukowski's works for an extended period of time.

And she leans over, spits her name in my face
She gets close and aggressively introduces herself.

And says "Well now you know how it feels"
She is implying that they now understand her perspective or situation.

[Chorus]
Refrain that repeats throughout the song.

The boys in the band steal a kiss in the mystery of the night
The group of male musicians share a secret romantic moment in the mysterious night.

11:59 to zero, live a blonde hair in jeans, holds her tight
This is a specific time and situation involving a blonde woman in tight jeans holding someone tight.

Turns on the heat and starts to fight and sayin' "that's my man"
An altercation breaks out and someone is claiming someone else as their own.

Well the myth of love must have been there
There is a sense that love may be involved but it is uncertain and difficult to identify.

The spirit of possession was there
There is a sense that someone is trying to possess another person in this situation.

And the boys over at the bar
The male group at the bar is referenced again.

Yeah they're mixing up their medicine
They are drinking and perhaps doing drugs.

The girls were on their mobile trying to get reception
The female group is struggling with their phones trying to get a signal.

Johnny's shadow's getting long but he keeps on singing
Johnny is continuing to perform despite the lengthening shadow.

[Chorus]
Refrain that repeats throughout the song.

And people so strange
The people involved in the situation are acting strangely.

People so strange
The odd behavior continues in this scenario.

People just keep talking in the city last night
The conversation and gossip continues in the city throughout the night.

Take off your shades and scroll down to number nine
A directive to perhaps remove one's sunglasses and navigate to something specific.

You're living on the guest list, up against the big rack
The singer is referencing a specific situation of being on the guest list and dealing with a large obstacle.

Head back, hand highs, it's getting loud in here
The situation is getting more intense, and people are starting to get loud and rowdy.

Think you're going to have to shout
The situation is escalating, and someone is considering raising their voice to be heard.

And she's tearing off her clothes
She is taking off her clothes in a passionate moment.

He's stirring all his drinks, oh yeah
He is mixing his drinks while the excitement around him grows.

Streets divide them
There is a distance and perhaps a literal street between them.

It's an empire of signs
The situation is expansive and symbolic.

Honey say she can read
A woman involved claims to be able to read and understand the situation.

And it looks like trouble
This situation appears to be problematic or dangerous.

And it tastes like chocolate if you want it
Potentially referencing something that appears good but may be harmful if indulged too much.

It looks like trouble
This situation seems risky or potentially dangerous.

And it tastes like chocolate if you want it
This situation may seem appealing but could have negative consequences if pursued.

[Chorus]
Refrain that repeats throughout the song.

And I was looking for you
The singer is searching or seeking someone out.

It's alright!
Despite the chaos and intensity, everything is okay.

If you say my name
The artist wants to be acknowledged or recognized.