Streets Of London
Echoes of Forgotten Heroes: Streets of Urban Despair
Lyrics
Well did you see the old man….. outside the Seamans mission
An old man was observed outside the Seamans mission.
Memories are fading with the medals that he wears
His memories are diminishing, represented by the fading medals he wears.
Did you see the old man ……outside the Seamans mission
Reiteration of an old man seen outside the Seamans mission.
He's just another hero from this land that doesn't care
He is perceived as just another hero in a country that seems indifferent.
So how can you tell me your lonely
Questioning the sincerity of someone claiming to be lonely.
Don't say to me that your sun don't shine…..
Challenging the notion that someone's life is entirely devoid of positivity.
And have you seen the old girl….Who walks the streets of London
An old woman seen walking the streets of London.
She ain't got no money ……….and she's all dressed in rags
She lacks financial means and is dressed in tattered clothing.
Have you seen the old girl…who walks the streets of London
Reiteration of the old woman walking London's streets.
She carries her old knickers in two….. polythene bags
She carries her undergarments in plastic bags, indicating her destitution.
So how can you tell me your lonely
Questioning the genuineness of someone claiming to be lonely.
Don't say to me that your sun don't shine
Rejecting the assertion that someone's life lacks any positivity.
Well let me take you by the hand and lead you through your streets of London
Offering to guide someone through the streets of London.
I'll show you something………..you'll never understand
Confidence that there's something significant to show that might not be easily understood.
Let me take you by the hand and drag you through your streets of London
Reiteration of the offer to guide through London's streets.
I'll show you something…….that'll make you really sick
Expressing intent to reveal something shocking or disturbing.
Well let me take you by the hand and lead you through your streets of London
Reiterating the offer to lead through London's streets.
I'll show you something ………we'll never understand
Suggesting that what will be shown is beyond comprehension.
Let me take you by the hand and drag you through your streets of London
Reiteration of the offer to drag through London's streets.
I'll show you something ……that'll make you really sick.
Indicating the revelation of something deeply disturbing or unsettling.
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