chinatown
Romeo Void Lyrics


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Take the words out of my mouth
And throw 'em out the door
I'll follow 'em out and if you want
If you want more
Bring a bag, some money
Food stamps, whatever
In this part of town, boy
You get a lot for your money

Spending time with family friends
Pleasure in unknown weather
Associates on the landscape
Sovereign from their rulers
I braid arrows in my hair and ambush your radio
It's a history lesson, my money's missing
It's how I get my pleasure

Chinatown, run aground
Broadway turned it down
Chinatown, run aground
Downtown turned it 'round

He waits in the shadows
A black leather jacket
So close are we now
I know he can smell it
Our hope, our desire
Our money in hand
On Chinese New Year
We're gonna burn the white dog, man

Though all around town there are risks to be taken
Bars to fall out of and asses shakin'
In twenty-four hours, in twenty-four blocks
I couldn't count more faces, understand less talk
Oh, oh, oh

Chinatown, run aground
Broadway turned it down
Chinatown, run aground
Downtown turned it 'round

Chinatown
Chinatown




China, China, Chinatown
China, China, Chinatown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Romeo Void's song Chinatown depict the gritty, vibrant energy of the San Francisco neighborhood of Chinatown. The song begins with the singer inviting someone to take the words out of their mouth and throw them out the door, offering to follow them out and provide whatever is needed, be it money or food stamps, to experience the unique offerings of the area. The singer then describes the pleasure of spending time with family and friends in the unknown weather of the area, while being surrounded by a landscape of associates who are sovereign from their rulers. The line "I braid arrows in my hair and ambush your radio" is a reference to the spiritual practice of using arrows to ward off evil spirits, while also hinting at the subversive nature of the music being played on the radio.


Line by Line Meaning

Take the words out of my mouth And throw 'em out the door I'll follow 'em out and if you want If you want more Bring a bag, some money Food stamps, whatever In this part of town, boy You get a lot for your money
I am ready to do whatever it takes to please you, even if it means giving up my own opinions and values. I am willing to go out of my comfort zone to make you happy, and the place where we are currently located is full of opportunities for us to indulge in.


Spending time with family friends Pleasure in unknown weather Associates on the landscape Sovereign from their rulers I braid arrows in my hair and ambush your radio It's a history lesson, my money's missing It's how I get my pleasure
I enjoy spending time with people I consider as family and I find pleasure in unpredictable circumstances. The people in this area are united and free from oppression. I disrupt the norm by presenting new information and the money I earn from doing this is my source of fulfillment.


Chinatown, run aground Broadway turned it down Chinatown, run aground Downtown turned it 'round
Chinatown has faced many struggles and setbacks, such as Broadway turning it down. However, there is still hope for its revival as downtown is currently helping to turn things around.


He waits in the shadows A black leather jacket So close are we now I know he can smell it Our hope, our desire Our money in hand On Chinese New Year We're gonna burn the white dog, man
There is someone lurking in the darkness, watching us closely. They can sense our desperation and will try to take advantage of us. However, on a special day like Chinese New Year, we will come together to overcome these obstacles.


Though all around town there are risks to be taken Bars to fall out of and asses shakin' In twenty-four hours, in twenty-four blocks I couldn't count more faces, understand less talk Oh, oh, oh
This town is full of opportunities, but they come with a price. Bars are a common source of entertainment, but they can also lead to trouble. There is a diverse mix of people in this place and it's difficult to understand everyone's perspective.


Chinatown Chinatown China, China, Chinatown China, China, Chinatown
This line serves as a repetition of the title, emphasizing the importance of Chinatown in the song.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: B. BOSSI, D. IYALL, F. ZINCAVAGE, L. CARTER

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