City of lights
Tape-Five Lyrics

Johnny was a man of his word he said
Johnny was known for keeping his promises, as he always followed through with what he said

"I've never been locked down before
Johnny had never been confined or restricted in any way in the past

Now I'm sitting in this fucking box
However, now he finds himself trapped in a small and restrictive space

And I know there's gotta be more
He strongly believes that there is a better and more fulfilling life beyond his current confinement

I don't really give a fuck about it
Johnny doesn't care at all about his current situation

It's done nothing for me
He feels that being locked up has not brought him any benefits or positive experiences

I don't really give a shit about it
He doesn't care about his confinement enough to be bothered by it

I've seen all there is to see
Johnny believes he has experienced everything there is to see or encounter in his current surroundings

I wanna go where the action is
He desires to be in a place where exciting and dynamic events are happening

I wanna see the city lights
He yearns to witness the vibrant and dazzling lights of the city

Their using all their will to confine me
The people in charge are utilizing all their determination and effort to keep him locked up

I won't go down without a fight
However, Johnny is determined not to surrender or give up easily

Another night on the railroad tracks
He spends yet another evening on the train tracks, a symbol of his restless and transient lifestyle

And I know I've had my fill
He acknowledges that he has reached his limit or saturation point with his current existence

Severed arteries in a town
Within this community, there is a lack of vital connections or opportunities that has negatively affected Johnny

That's long over the hill
The town has lost its former glory and significance, becoming irrelevant in comparison to more vibrant and thriving places