Baltimore
Tennis (Pop) Lyrics
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These streets can't be tougher than sea
Baltimore your potholes bore me
Can't you see you're acting poorly
Can we get a job, can we get a job
We need off this dock, is that asking a lot
When no one's opened up their door
How is one meant to survive when one is over-qualified
In "Baltimore," Tennis (Pop) sings about the struggles of city living and the desire for more opportunities. The lyrics suggest that while the city may present challenges, they can be overcome with perseverance. The singer reacts against the notion that the streets can't be tougher than the sea, indicating a willingness to take on whatever the city has to offer. The song also expresses frustration with the state of the city, particularly the numerous potholes, which indicate neglect and poor maintenance. The line "Can't you see you're acting poorly" feels like Tennis is trying to start a conversation about the state of things in Baltimore, an attempt to snap the city out of its malaise.
Line by Line Meaning
We can take it; we can make it
We are confident and capable of overcoming any challenge
These streets can't be tougher than sea
We have faced hardships before and think we can handle anything, even rough streets
Baltimore your potholes bore me
We are tired of dealing with the poor road conditions in Baltimore
Can't you see you're acting poorly
We believe the city is not doing enough to fix the roads and infrastructure in Baltimore
Can we get a job, can we get a job
We are desperately searching for employment
We need off this dock, is that asking a lot
We want to leave this stagnant job market and pursue better opportunities
Now I've seen it all before
We have experienced challenges in job searching before
When no one's opened up their door
Despite our qualifications, we have been turned down by potential employers
How is one meant to survive when one is over-qualified
We feel defeated and unsure of how to move forward when being overqualified limits our job prospects
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alaina Moore-Riley, Patrick Riley
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