Twin Cities
Twin Cities Harmony: Unveiling Life's Rhythms Along the Mississippi
Lyrics
Now we're in twin cities, where the Mississippi rises and then falls.
Introduction to the Twin Cities, referencing the Mississippi River and its fluctuations.
One is Minneapolis, the other though less famous, is St. Paul.
Identification of the two cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, with a focus on their differing fame levels.
There are stray dogs on the highway and the local farmers moan about lack of rain.
Observations of rural issues like stray dogs and farmer complaints about lack of rain.
When the winds blew last winter I'd swear England had another hurricane.
Comparison of winter winds to a hurricane, drawing a connection to England.
And we are twin cities and we are that river.
Reiteration of being part of the Twin Cities and embodying the essence of the river.
From the standing still, we will be delivered.
Expressing a sense of deliverance or freedom arising from a state of standing still.
The last time in new york was with Mandela and Madonna and the Mets.
Recollection of a visit to New York with notable figures like Mandela, Madonna, and the Mets.
For icons of an era, well, that's about as famous as it gets.
Reflection on the fame associated with being icons of an era.
I've seen cities full of ticker tape and cotton trains through Utah disappearing out of sight.
Comparison to other cities with references to ticker tape and trains, highlighting diversity.
And now I'm standing in a city that's as pretty as an ocean in the night.
Describing the beauty of the current city as comparable to an ocean in the night.
And we are twin cities and we are that ocean. from the standing still, we are set in motion.
Reiteration of being part of Twin Cities and embodying the essence of an ocean, suggesting movement.
And no one calls me up to say, "how long are you going to be away?"
Not receiving calls about the duration of absence, implying a lack of obligations.
No one calls me up to say, "don't let that life lead you astray"
Highlighting the absence of warnings or advice against getting led astray by life.
They were rioting in Detroit on the night the pistons won it back to back.
Reference to riots in Detroit during a Pistons victory, with a swift departure.
I was out of there the next day and I only had just two bags to pack.
Personal account of leaving Detroit quickly with minimal belongings.
And we are twin cities and we are one river.
Reiteration of being part of Twin Cities and one river, emphasizing unity.
From the standing still, we will be delivered. and we are twin cities and we are one ocean.
Emphasis on deliverance from a state of standing still, reiterating the connection to the ocean.
From the standing still, we are set in motion.
Final reinforcement of being part of Twin Cities, associated with an ocean, and the idea of being set in motion.
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