Atlantic City
feat. Ed Sheeran Lyrics

Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night,
A notorious local criminal known as the 'chicken man' was killed through an explosive attack.

Now they blew up his house too.
As an act of retaliation or to eliminate any evidence, the aggressors destroyed the house of the chicken man.

Down on the boardwalk they're gettin' ready for a fight,
The situation is tense and hostile as people prepare for a possible confrontation.

Gonna see what them racket boys can do.
The outcome of the fight is uncertain, and it's up to the criminal underworld to prove their strength.

Now there's trouble busin' in from out of state,
More conflict is being brought into the situation from external sources.

And the D.A. can't get no relief.
The District Attorney is unable to resolve the issue and bring peace to the community.

Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade,
A physical confrontation is imminent, and it will likely take place in a public space.

And the gamblin' commissions hangin' on by the skin of its teeth.
The legality or reputation of gambling is at risk due to the ongoing violence and criminal activity.

Everything dies, baby that's a fact,
All things have a finite lifespan, and eventually come to an end, regardless of their importance or significance.

But maybe everything that dies, someday comes back.
It's possible, though not guaranteed, that something or someone that has been lost or gone may return at some point.

Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty,
Make yourself look attractive and presentable to accompany the singer on a special occasion.

And meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Join the artist in Atlantic City for an adventure or experience.

Well I got a job and tried to put my money away,
The singer is a responsible worker who saves their money for the future.

But I got debts that no honest man can pay.
However, the singer is in significant debt that they are unable to pay back honestly with their current income.

So I drew what I had from the Central Trust,
The singer has resorted to using all of their available funds from a trusted financial institution.

And I bought us two tickets on that Coast City bus.
The artist spent their money on purchasing two bus tickets to travel to a destination with a companion.

Now our luck may have died, and our love may be cold,
Both the artist's fortune and their romantic relationship may be failing.

But with you forever I'll stay.
Despite these struggles, the singer vows to remain with their partner and cherish their connection.

We're goin' out where the sands turnin' to gold,
The singer and their companion are going to a location where they hope to find prosperity or happiness.

So put on your stockin's cause the nights gettin' cold.
It's advised to wear warm clothing, particularly stockings or socks, to protect against the cold weather.

Now I been lookin' for a job. but it's hard to find,
The artist is searching for new employment opportunities but is struggling to secure a position.

Down here it's just winners and losers, and don't get caught on the wrong side of that line.
The artist is in a competitive environment where only some are able to succeed, so it's important to avoid making mistakes or poor decisions.

Well I'm tired of comin' out on the losin' end,
The singer is becoming disheartened and frustrated by repeatedly experiencing losses and failures.

So honey, last night I met this guy, and I'm gonna do a little favor for him.
The artist has formed a connection with another person and is planning to help them in some way.

Well I guess everything dies, baby that's a fact
Returning to the earlier sentiment, everything has an expiration date and must eventually come to an end.

But maybe everything that dies, someday comes back
However, there is always the possibility that something or someone that has been lost or gone may return at some point in the future.

So fix your hair up nice, and fix yourself up pretty,
Once again urging someone to make themselves presentable and attractive for a special occasion or adventure.

And meet me tonight in Atlantic City.
Inviting someone to accompany the artist to Atlantic City for a unique experience or outing.