Under The Bridge
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses the windy
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
But take me to the place I love, take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
But take me to the place I love, take me all the way, yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
Atleast I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
But take me to the place I love, take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
But take me to the place I love, take me all the way, yeah yeah yeah
Oh, no, no, no, yeah yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
Under the bridge downtown
Is where I drew some blood
Under the bridge downtown
I could not get enough
Under the bridge downtown
Forgot about my love
Under the bridge downtown
I gave my life away
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh, no, no, no, yeah yeah
Where I stay
The Hit Crew's song, Under the Bridge, is an emotional exploration of the singer's relationship with the city of Los Angeles. The lyrics speak to the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation, which are alleviated by the city's love and acceptance. The opening lines, "Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner / Sometimes I feel like my only friend" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer emphasizes the role of the city as a companion, saying "I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion / I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am." The love between the singer and the city is mutual, as expressed in the line "At least I have her love, the city, she loves me."
However, despite the comforting nature of the city, the singer still feels pain and regret. The repeated lyrics "I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day / But take me to the place I love, take me all the way" suggest that the singer is longing for something beyond the city. The bridge referred to in the song may symbolize a place of transition or change. The lyrics "Under the bridge downtown / I could not get enough" suggest that the singer is haunted by the memory of this place, but still has a desire to return.
Overall, Under the Bridge is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships, both with other people and with one's environment. The song speaks to the universal experience of feeling both comforted and trapped by the places we call home.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
There are times when I feel alone and unaided
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
On certain occasions, I believe that I have no companions except my city
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The place where I reside is called the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Although I am lonely, me and the city both go through tough times together
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I drive around the streets of the city because I consider it my partner
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
I walk through the city's hills because the city understands me
She sees my good deeds and she kisses the windy
Whenever I do good things, the city applauds me
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
Despite what I may say, I do worry about certain things
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I do not want to repeat the same mistake or have the same negative experience again
But take me to the place I love, take me all the way
Take me to the place that I love and let me experience it to the fullest extent
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's difficult to accept that no one is there for me when I need them
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
I find it difficult to accept that I am by myself
Atleast I have her love, the city, she loves me
At least the city loves me and shows me affection
Under the bridge downtown
Beneath the bridge located in the downtown city area
Is where I drew some blood
This is the location where I engaged in self-harm and bled
I could not get enough
I could not control myself from doing it repeatedly
Forgot about my love
I forgot about the person that I loved
I gave my life away
I sacrificed my life for a specific cause or addiction
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
I want affection and love from others
Oh, no, no, no, yeah yeah
Oh, no, that is not what I wanted
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