Heart Of The City
dr. feelgood/Dr Feelgood Lyrics
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Where the alligator roams
I'm a little lost lamb
Ain't got no place to go
I ain't got one penny
Just got a shirt on my back
I left home in a hurry
I ain't never goin' backI'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
Well I'm a standin' on the street
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
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 Dr. Feelgood is a song filled with vivid imagery that communicates a sense of desperation and longing. The song is set in the heart of the city, where people are constantly on the move and the alligator, a reference to the harsh and unforgiving environment of the city, roams free. The singer is a lost lamb in the midst of it all, with nowhere to go and nothing to his name but the shirt on his back. He admits to being in a hurry to leave home and wanting to find love in the heart of the city.
The singer is searching the streets for a lover, but his prospects seem slim. He is constantly looking, hoping for a chance encounter that could change his fortunes. He sees a girl that catches his eye, but it's unclear whether she's interested or simply passing by. As he continues to search, he recognizes the danger and competition that comes with being in the heart of the city. The boys are on the prowl and keeping a close eye on him. He knows that a bird in the hand is worth two out on the streets, so he needs to be careful in his search for love.
Line by Line Meaning
We're in the heart of the city
We're currently in the central area of the city
Where the alligator roams
This area of the city has alligators
I'm a little lost lamb
I'm feeling lost and helpless
Ain't got no place to go
I currently have no destination
I ain't got one penny
I have no money
Just got a shirt on my back
I only have the clothes on my back
I left home in a hurry
I left home quickly
I ain't never goin' back
I don't plan on returning back to my home
I'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
I'm searching for a romantic partner in this central area
Well I'm a standin' on the street
I'm currently standing on a street corner
And I'm a steppin' off the end
I'm taking a chance and stepping out of my comfort zone
Yeah I'm lookin' for a lover
I'm still searching for a romantic partner
Lookin' lookin' everywhere
I'm searching all around me
Maybe I'm in with a chance
I have a possibility of finding a romantic partner
I hear a clickety clack
I hear the sound of footsteps
There's a girl my Lord
I see a girl that catches my attention
I see her stop, check, turn and double back
The girl stops, looks around, and turns back to my direction
I'm lookin' for a lover in the heart of the city
I'm still searching for a romantic partner in this central area
I'm lookin' I'm lookin' I'm lookin' I'm lookin'
I'm constantly and actively looking for a romantic partner
I'm lookin' lookin' lookin' lookin' everywhere
I'm searching every possible place to find a romantic partner
In the heart of the city
I'm still within the central area
We're in the heart of the stars
We're in a place that's as glamorous as the stars
I hear the crash of music
I hear loud and exciting music
And a thousand guitars
There are many musicians playing their guitars in the area
And the boys are on the prowl
Young men are actively searching for something, potentially romantic partners
And they're checkin' on me
They're paying attention to me and evaluating me
They know a bird up in the hand
They believe it's better to keep something than risk losing it
Is worth two out on the streets
It's better to have something certain than something uncertain
Checkin' on neat in the heart of the city
They're looking for something that's suitable and desirable in this central area
Heart heart of the city
We're still in the central area
Heart heart oh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm for this area
Heart heart of the city
We're still in the central area
Heart heart oh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm for this area
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NICHOLAS ORAIN LOWE
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