I think it's mostly about self-preservation and selfishness. He's talking about rich people who want to stay away from low lifes and ignore everyone else's problems so they can feel ok. Related to the line, "There are problems in these times, but none of them are mine" (from Beginning to see the light). I think the last part might be a reference to drugs. Life is so crazy in the city some people have to drug themselves in order to stay sane.
I think it's mostly about self-preservation and selfishness. He's talking about rich people who want to stay away from low lifes and ignore everyone else's problems so they can feel ok. Related to the line, "There are problems in these times, but none of them are mine" (from Beginning to see the light). I think the last part might be a reference to drugs. Life is so crazy in the city some people have to drug themselves in order to stay sane.