In the City
Unseen Lyrics
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Down here we grow up real tight
Down here we stick together
Because down here you've gotta fight
Can live off this country's waste
We consume so much in this rat race
(the city is a) human breeding ground of exploitation
In the city
It's capitalism at its best
People living neck to neck
Their glass buildings won't fall on their own
So we should be throwing stones!
In the city
Some of us were born here
Some of us were brought here
Some of us have moved here
But none of us can leave here
In the city
The lyrics to Unseen's song "In the City" speak on the struggles and hardships of living in a city environment, particularly one that is plagued by rampant capitalism and exploitation. The first verse sets the tone for the song, describing how individuals living in a city are forced to walk faster, grow up quickly and stick together, as they are constantly facing adversities that require strength and resilience to overcome. The lyrics "down here you've gotta fight" indicate the competitive nature of city life, where survival is not guaranteed, and one has to be prepared to stand their ground and fight for what they believe in. The second verse reflects on the wastefulness of society and the human exploitation that fuels the city's economy, yet the individual refuses to become jaded or apathetic towards this reality.
The chorus serves as a call to arms, urging those living in the city to unite against the exploitation of capitalism symbolized by the towering glass buildings that surround them. The line "some of us were born here, some of us were brought here, some of us have moved here, but none of us can leave here" conveys the idea that while people may have different backgrounds and experiences, they are all stuck in the city with no escape, and therefore, it is imperative that they work together to fight for better living conditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Down here we walk a little faster
We are always in a rush and under constant pressure down here
Down here we grow up real tight
The environment down here is so intense that it can't help but shape us into a certain type of person
Down here we stick together
We realize that we are all in this together and that we need to rely on each other to survive
Because down here you've gotta fight
Life in the city is tough and competitive, and you need to be willing to fight for what you want
Can live off this country's waste
The city relies on the rest of the country to provide it with resources and goods, often at the expense of the rural areas
We consume so much in this rat race
Life in the city is all about consumption and competition, and we are constantly consuming more to try and keep up with the pace of the city
The city is a human breeding ground of exploitation
The city is designed to exploit its inhabitants, taking advantage of their labor and resources for the benefit of those in power
But I won't become jaded
Despite all of this, I still hold on to hope and refuse to become cynical about the city and its people
It's capitalism at its best
The city is the epitome of capitalist ideals, with the pursuit of profit and growth being the primary focus
People living neck to neck
The density of the city means that people are forced to live in close proximity to each other, often in cramped and uncomfortable conditions
Their glass buildings won't fall on their own
The structures of power in the city are carefully crafted and protected, and won't crumble without outside intervention
So we should be throwing stones!
We should be actively protesting and fighting against the systems of power that keep us trapped in the city and unable to escape
Some of us were born here
For some, the city is all they have ever known and they have never had the opportunity to leave
Some of us were brought here
Others were forced to come to the city due to circumstances beyond their control, such as poverty or war
Some of us have moved here
Still others have made a conscious decision to come to the city in search of opportunities or a better life
But none of us can leave here
Despite our different paths to the city, we are all trapped here and unable to leave due to the various systems of power that keep us in place
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Cock & Quail Homestead
This was my shit in high school. I feel old.
John Becker
One of the best....
INTEL 3770k izenough
down here we walk a little faster down here we grow up real tight down here we stick together because down here you've gotta fight !! FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ishbu101
thanks for the upload.
ohterlay
@emoguytryingtobepunk that is a terrible assumption. just thought I'd point that out.