Parade
Romeo Juliet Lyrics
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Baby boy, you wildin'
You're going to throw your life away
You're a crashing pilot
Jump out your plane
Pull out your chute
Before its too late
Before its too late
You've been on the boulevard for too long
It's quiet
All these things my momma said
Then she told me, with tears running down her cheeks
She said, she said
You can have whatever you like
In this life, in this life, in this life
Poor, poor baby
I know you're hustling
I know you're struggling
But you ain't seen nothing yet
Don't you hold your breath
I'm trying to tell you
Baby, it can all be better
You just gotta get your
Self together, baby, its not too late
To have a parade
You can have whatever you like
In this life, in this life, in this life
Fa, la, da, de, da, de, da
Aces, diamonds
My cards they chose violence
You're special, vibrance
I just can't keep silent
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You're special, vibrance
I just can't keep silent
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of "Parade" by Romeo + Juliet can be interpreted as a message of caution and hope for someone who is caught up in a destructive lifestyle. The song speaks to a young individual, referred to as "baby boy," who is engaging in street fights and violence, risking their life and future. The lyrics urge this person to stop and reconsider their actions before it's too late, comparing their situation to that of a crashing pilot who needs to pull out their parachute to survive. The mention of a passport and mileage suggests that this person has been involved in this destructive lifestyle for a long time.
The second verse brings in the perspective of the person's mother, who expresses her concern and sadness over their choices. She wants them to understand that there is a better life waiting for them if they can turn things around. The repetition of "You can have whatever you like, in this life" emphasizes the potential and opportunities that are within reach, as long as this person can make the necessary changes.
Overall, "Parade" serves as a plea for someone to break free from a path of self-destruction and find a path to a brighter future. It highlights the support and belief that others have in this person's ability to turn their life around and emphasizes the importance of making positive changes before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Street fights, violence
Witnessing and being involved in violence and physical altercations in the streets.
Baby boy, you wildin'
You, as a young and reckless person, engaging in risky and careless behavior.
You're going to throw your life away
Your actions are leading you towards ruining and wasting your own life.
You're a crashing pilot
You are like a pilot who is losing control and about to crash.
Jump out your plane
Abandon the destructive path you are on before it's too late.
Pull out your chute
Take measures to save yourself and avoid the impending disaster.
Before its too late
Act quickly, because time is running out.
Passport, mileage
Your experiences and travels on the boulevard have taken a toll on you.
You've been on the boulevard for too long
You have spent an excessive amount of time on a path that leads to destruction.
It's quiet
The consequences of your actions are starting to become noticeable and silence prevails.
All these things my momma said
My mother has warned me about these things countless times.
Then she told me, with tears running down her cheeks
In an emotional state, she conveyed her message to me while crying.
She said, she said
She repeated her words, emphasizing their importance.
You can have whatever you like
You have the ability to attain anything you desire.
In this life, in this life, in this life
During your existence, you have endless possibilities and opportunities.
Poor, poor baby
Expressing empathy towards your current struggles and difficulties.
I know you're hustling
I understand that you are working hard and putting in effort.
I know you're struggling
I am aware that you are facing challenges and hardships.
But you ain't seen nothing yet
However, you have yet to experience the true magnitude of what lies ahead.
Don't you hold your breath
Do not anxiously wait or expect immediate relief.
I'm trying to tell you
I am making an effort to communicate and convey this message to you.
Baby, it can all be better
There is hope for improvement and a brighter future.
You just gotta get your
You simply need to focus on and take care of your own
Self together, baby, its not too late
Personal growth and change are still possible, it is not too late.
To have a parade
To celebrate and embrace a joyful and successful life.
Fa, la, da, de, da, de, da
Non-lexical vocables used to evoke a cheerful and carefree atmosphere.
Aces, diamonds
Symbolic references to playing cards associated with violence and risk-taking.
My cards they chose violence
The circumstances and choices I have made have led to confrontations and aggression.
You're special, vibrance
You possess unique qualities and liveliness.
I just can't keep silent
I am compelled to express and acknowledge your remarkable attributes.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Exclamations of excitement and admiration.
You're special, vibrance
You possess unique qualities and liveliness.
I just can't keep silent
I am compelled to express and acknowledge your remarkable attributes.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Exclamations of excitement and admiration.
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Written by: Ngubo Masongo
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