Tragic City
Something For Rockets Lyrics
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Keep it undercover to disguise your own tears
Nights in Manhattan in an alphabet light
Only seeing double through predictable eyes
I like to ask about your other men
To see what you might say and can I be one of them
Then you laugh as if to pretend
You don't know what I'm thinking when we get into bead
I'm the darling of the Tragic City
I don't want you but I know you want me
Sugar mama in a loft on Crosby
Be my lady, be my lady for free
Everyone's got that thing and girl I've got mine
No I never go out till the end of the night
Everyone's got that thing and girl I've got mine
No I never go out till the end of the night
Take some more pills and drink some more wine
But no you'll never see me till the end of the night
Everyone's got that thing and girl I've got mine
No I never go out till the end of the night
I'm the darling of the Tragic City
I don't want you but I know you want me
Sugar mama in a loft on Crosby
Be my lady, be my lady for free
The song "Tragic City" by Something For Rockets explores the relationship between two individuals in Manhattan. The singer is deeply familiar with the female subject, understanding her fears and hidden tears as if she were his own sibling. They spend their nights in Manhattan under the bright lights of the city, indulging in alcohol and drugs. Though the singer is aware of the woman's multiple other lovers, he still asks to become one of them, which prompts laughter from the woman, who seems to be hiding her true feelings. As the dark night turns into dawn, the singer reveals that he is the "darling of the Tragic City" and, although he doesn't want the woman, he knows she wants him. He asks her to be his "sugar mama" for free while they continue their nights of debauchery and indulgence.
The lyrics in "Tragic City" explore themes of addiction, lust, and longing for connection. The singer and the woman he is with are both seeking something out of their nighttime escapades, but they are also masking deeper emotional wounds. The singer uses his status as the "darling of the Tragic City" to navigate his relationships, while the woman seems to be using sex and drugs as a way of coping with her pain. As the night goes on, their facade begins to fade, and the feeling of loneliness becomes palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you so well like a sibling with fear
I understand you so much that it feels like we're related, but you hide your sadness.
Keep it undercover to disguise your own tears
You hide your emotions to avoid judgement or showing vulnerability.
Nights in Manhattan in an alphabet light
Our nights in the city are illuminated by neon signs and we get lost in the excitement.
Only seeing double through predictable eyes
Everything seems blurred and repetitive because we're stuck in our routine.
I like to ask about your other men
I inquire about your relationships to see if there's a chance for me to be with you.
To see what you might say and can I be one of them
I'm curious to hear your response and if there is a possibility for me to be involved.
Then you laugh as if to pretend
You chuckle to mask your true feelings or to avoid responding honestly.
You don't know what I'm thinking when we get into bed
You're unaware of my intentions or what I want from our physical encounters.
I'm the darling of the Tragic City
I am the beloved and popular figure in this city that is full of hardship and misfortune.
I don't want you but I know you want me
I don't have feelings for you, but I am aware of your attraction towards me.
Sugar mama in a loft on Crosby
There is a wealthy, older woman residing in a chic residential area named Crosby.
Be my lady, be my lady for free
I'm proposing to the rich woman, asking her to be my lover without paying for her services.
Everyone's got that thing and girl I've got mine
Everyone has their quirks and I have my own secrets or peculiarities.
No I never go out till the end of the night
I only leave my house when it's late and I know I won't encounter many people.
Take some more pills and drink some more wine
I indulge in substances to escape reality or numb my thoughts and feelings.
But no you'll never see me till the end of the night
I am never available or visible until late at night when most people are asleep.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
taiden
Definitely a hidden gem. This track is one of my favorite songs of all time.
SoftandFading
@xxxDeepxBluexxx The game is Audiosurf.