Lyrics
Driving to work, I had the radio on,
Commutes to work with the radio on.
Only to hear Curtis Granderson's gone.
Notices the departure of Curtis Granderson, triggering reflections.
Reminders they come in empty lots,
Empty lots serve as reminders of past events.
67' took these city blocks.
Reference to historical events in 1967 affecting the city blocks.
Can we meet in the middle?
Expresses a desire to find common ground or compromise.
Can I turn you around?
Asks if there's a chance for reconciliation or change of perspective.
Let's talk a little and we can go downtown.
Suggests engaging in conversation before heading downtown.
Decorations won't be wasted,
Believes in making use of decorations and beauty, avoiding waste.
I'll be taking any beauty I see
Expresses a commitment to appreciate and share beauty.
And I'll try to give it to ya.
Intends to share positive experiences with someone else.
Let's not hear that story again,
Desires to avoid repetitive or negative stories.
One that's drilled in to our heads.
Rejects narratives that are ingrained or imposed on individuals.
I'll hold dear neighbors and friends,
Values relationships with neighbors and friends.
Who hold dear ideas of dissent.
Appreciates those who uphold dissenting ideas.
I was confused the day that we met,
Recalls feeling confused on the day of the initial meeting.
All I kept hearing was "Michigan Left".
Associates the confusion with the term "Michigan Left."
Those old nicknames, they don't make any sense
Questions the meaning of old nicknames that seem nonsensical.
He said let me explain
Requests an explanation for the confusion surrounding "Michigan Left."
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