| Blaze Foley – You’ll Get Yours Aplenty Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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In short, Foley is describing a dirty and crime-ridden inner city (presumably early 1900s, based on language)--one whose issues are deep-rooted and sickening, but remain unresolved by the people in charge who have the power to change them. He uses words like "dirt", "gray", and "deserted" depict a setting that is neglected or problematic. Intermixed with visual descriptions are caricatures of inner city characters, such as drug users and prostitutes. The beginning and majority of the song paints a picture of the setting in contrast to the closing. Foley writes: "The things you see in urban walks Should make you sick and lose your lunch Inside your high-rise diners" Not only is he pointing out that the rich and powerful should be disgusted by the state of the world around them, he is also stating that the elite are completely separated from real world issues (i.e. through a diner window), regardless of how apparent they are. The last excerpt of the song contains the title "You'll Get Yours Aplenty." I interpreted 'aplenty' to mean that at some point in life, all powerful and rich people will face some sort of crisis. It could mean a massive revolt, financial loss, or death, but the power-seekers who chase assets all return to the earth eventually. The was Foley writes is reminiscent of a concerned citizen at a. public hearing, crying out to the lawmakers about the conditions of everyday living and the need for change. |
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