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Flat In Dagenham
Zibra Lyrics
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My question was clear
Make it sound precise
It's a love sick place for me
Just got home from the factory
Come and have a celebrate with me
Cause finally, I got a flat in Dagenham
So tell the neighbours
Tell the neighbours
I got a flat in Dagenham, I got a flat in dagger
Key for a locked floor in the kingdom
Never felt so safe
Never felt at home
It's a love sick for me
Just got home from the factory
Come and have a celebrate with me
Cause finally, I got a flat in Dagenham
So tell the neighbours
I got a flat in Dagenham I got a flat in dagger
So tell the neighbours
I got a flat in Dagenham, I got a flat in dagger
Home
I don't feel at home, I don't feel at
Home
Home
Home
I don't feel at
So tell the neighbours
I got a flat in Dagenham I got a flat in dagger
So tell the neighbours
I got a flat in Dagenham I got a flat in dagger
The song "Flat in Dagenham" by Zibra tells a story about the excitement and relief of finally finding a place to call home. The singer has just moved into a flat in Dagenham, a district in East London known for its industrial history and working-class roots. The opening line, "Breaking the ice like a poltergeist," sets the scene for a new beginning and a fresh start. The singer's question is clear; they want to celebrate this momentous occasion with friends and loved ones. The lyrics "It's a love sick place for me" suggest that Dagenham, despite its rough edges and industrial past, has stolen the singer's heart.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I got a flat in Dagenham" like a mantra, as if the singer can't quite believe their luck. The use of the word "neighbours" instead of "neighbors" highlights the British spelling of the word and reminds us that this story takes place in the UK. The second verse describes the feeling of safety and security that comes with having a "key for a locked floor in the kingdom." The singer has found a place where they can finally feel at home, and they want to share that feeling with others. The repetition of the word "home" in the final lines of the song underscores the importance of finding a place of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Breaking the ice like a poltergeist
Starting a conversation, making a statement or just getting comfortable in an otherwise uncomfortable situation with sudden, unexpected actions.
My question was clear
Asking for information or clarification in a straightforward and unambiguous manner.
Make it sound precise
Asking the listener to be articulate and specific with their words, and not leave room for ambiguity or misunderstandings.
It's a love sick place for me
Referring to Dagenham as a place that, despite its faults or shortcomings, holds a special sentimental value for the artist.
Just got home from the factory
Having completed a long day's work at the factory, signaling the end of a tiring day and the beginning of a celebration.
Come and have a celebrate with me
Inviting others to join in on the celebration of the flat in Dagenham.
Cause finally, I got a flat in Dagenham
Expressing the sense of accomplishment and excitement that comes with having secured a new living space.
So tell the neighbours, I got a flat in Dagenham I got a flat in dagger
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance and joy of having a new home and wanting to share the good news with everyone, including the neighbors.
Key for a locked floor in the kingdom
Describing the flat as a valuable key, unlocking a locked floor in the kingdom, or symbolic representation of the neighborhood.
Never felt so safe
Feeling secure and at peace in the new living space, perhaps highlighting a sense of instability in prior living situations.
Never felt at home
Despite feeling safe, the singer still doesn't feel fully at home in their new flat, possibly indicating that more time is needed to settle in and fully adjust.
Home
Repetition of the word 'home' at the end of the song serves as a reminder of the ultimate goal and desire to feel truly at home in the new living space.
So tell the neighbours, I got a flat in Dagenham I got a flat in dagger
Once again emphasizing the excitement and need to share the news of the new flat with everyone, particularly the neighbors.
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.