After several months gigging around their hometown, the band began playing clubs and pubs around Ireland, playing sets mixing original material with rhythm and blues covers. Their set of fast-paced, gritty, garage rock "speed blues", which mixed the powerful approach of Dr. Feelgood with the intense rave-up format of The Yardbirds, quickly became well received by crowds across Ireland and their reputation as a live act grew.
After their North America tour they persued film acting and ultimately on 14 November 2018 the band announced they were splitting up.
Discography:
Snapshot (2013)
Little Victories (2015)
Spitting Image (2017)
Heart Of The City
The Strypes Lyrics
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Where the alligator roams
I ain't got one penny
Just got a shirt on my back
I left home in a hurry
I ain't never goin' back
I'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
And I'm a steppin' off the end
Yeah I'm lookin' for a lover
Lookin' lookin' everywhere
Maybe I'm in with a chance
I hear a clickety clack
There's a girl my Lord
I see her stop, check, turn and double back
I'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
I'm lookin' I'm lookin' I'm lookin' I'm lookin'
I'm lookin' lookin' lookin' lookin' everywhere
In the heart of the city
Heart heart of the city
Heart heart oh yeah
Heart heart of the city
Heart heart oh yeah
We're in the heart of the city
We're in the heart of the stars
I hear the crash of music
And a thousand guitars
And the boys are on the prowl
And they're checkin' on me
They know a bird up in the hand
Is worth two out on the streets
Checkin' on neat in the heart of the city
Heart heart of the city
Heart heart oh yeah
Heart heart of the city
Heart heart oh yeah
[Repeat to fade]
"Heart of the City" by The Strypes is a rock song that tells the story of a young man who leaves home in search of love in the heart of the city. The alligator roaming in the city could be a metaphor for the dangerous and unpredictable lifestyle of the city. He is broke, with nothing but a shirt on his back, but he is determined to find a lover. The lyrics express the restlessness and urgency of youth, as the singer looks for love in a new and exciting environment.
As the song progresses, the singer wanders the streets of the city, hopeful but not sure if he will find what he is looking for. He hears the "clickety clack" of someone walking, and to his relief, it turns out to be a girl who caught his attention. There is a sense of excitement as he describes his pursuit of love in the heart of the city.
Overall, "Heart of the City" is a coming-of-age song that celebrates the adventurous spirit of youth and the thrill of exploration. It captures the energy and chaos of urban life and the excitement of seeking new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
We're in the heart of the city
We're in the center of the city where everything happens
Where the alligator roams
In the place where danger lurks and unexpected things happen
I ain't got one penny
I am broke and without money
Just got a shirt on my back
I only have the clothes on my back, nothing else
I left home in a hurry
I left my home quickly and without looking back
I ain't never goin' back
I decided to leave my past behind and never return
I'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
I am searching for a romantic partner in the busy city
Well I'm a standin' on the street
I am standing on the pavement in the city
And I'm a steppin' off the end
I am taking a risk and moving forward with a sense of uncertainty
Yeah I'm lookin' for a lover
I am searching for a romantic relationship
Lookin' lookin' everywhere
I am searching every possible place
Maybe I'm in with a chance
Perhaps there is an opportunity for me to find love
I hear a clickety clack
I hear the sound of footsteps
There's a girl my Lord
I see a woman
I see her stop, check, turn and double back
I notice that she stops to look at me, checks me out and then comes back to me
I'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
I am still searching for love in the city
Heart heart of the city
The heart of the city is a special and thrilling place
Heart heart oh yeah
There is something exciting and amazing about being in the heart of the city
We're in the heart of the stars
We are surrounded by celebrities and famous people
I hear the crash of music
I hear loud and exciting music playing
And a thousand guitars
There are many talented musicians playing all around us
And the boys are on the prowl
There are many young men looking for girls to be with
And they're checkin' on me
They are looking at me and assessing me as a potential dating partner
They know a bird up in the hand
They understand the value of having a partner
Is worth two out on the streets
It is better to have a partner than to be alone and searching
Checkin' on neat in the heart of the city
They are checking on the quality of potential dating partners in the city
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Written by: Nicholas Lowe
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