On Yonge Street
Discover the Heartbeat of Yonge Street's Vibrant Stories
Lyrics
See the people walkin' up and down
Observing people walking up and down the street.
See the people movin' all around
Noticing people moving around.
On the streets of my hometown, on Yonge Street
Reflecting on the streets of the speaker's hometown, specifically Yonge Street.
Longest street in the world they say
Describing Yonge Street as the longest street in the world.
Summertime soon slips away
Mentioning that summertime is passing quickly.
I hope I'll see you one fine day on Yonge Street
Expressing a hope to see someone on Yonge Street one day.
Everywhere you go in a city by the lake
Commenting on the atmosphere in a city near a lake.
Back there in the flow you may give a hand a shake
Suggesting the possibility of friendly interactions in the city.
Everyone you pass seems to wanna say hello
Noting the friendly nature of people, even extending greetings late at night.
Even late at night on the freshly fallen snow
Describing a scene late at night with freshly fallen snow.
See the children jumpin' all around
Observing children jumping around.
See the parents looking up and down
Noticing parents looking around, possibly caring for their children.
Upon the streets of my hometown, on Yonge Street
Reiterating the focus on Yonge Street in the hometown.
It's a mean street if you choose
Describing Yonge Street as a challenging place if one makes certain choices.
It's a lean street when you loose
Characterizing it as a difficult street when facing losses.
An' in between street when you cruise along Yonge Street
Referring to Yonge Street as a place to cruise in between the challenges.
Everywhere you go in a city by the lake
Emphasizing the dynamic nature of interactions in a lakeside city.
You'll be sure and find it's a case of give and take
Highlighting the reciprocity in relationships – a give-and-take situation.
Everyone you pass seems to wanna say hello
Noting the friendliness of people, continuing into the night.
Even late at night when the streets are all aglow
Describing nighttime scenes when the streets are illuminated.
It's the longest street in the world
Repeating that Yonge Street is the longest in the world.
With the most feet in the world
Highlighting the high foot traffic on Yonge Street.
Another street where boy meets girl on Yonge Street
Referring to Yonge Street as a place where romantic connections may happen.
See the people walkin' up and down
Reiterating the sight of people walking up and down the street.
See the people movin' all around
Noting people's continuous movement.
Those are the streets of my hometown, on Yonge Street
Again emphasizing that these scenes are from the speaker's hometown on Yonge Street.
Everywhere you walk people almost say hello
Stating that people almost always greet each other as they walk.
Even late at night when the streets are all aglow
Reiterating friendly interactions late at night amidst the glow of the streets.
On Yonge Street
Simply stating "On Yonge Street" to re-emphasize the focus of the lyrics.
On Yonge Street
Repeating "On Yonge Street" for emphasis.
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