Lyrics
Hey Philadelphia you used to exist
Expressing nostalgia for the existence of Philadelphia in the past.
As a city in the North-East where the Power used to sit
Referring to Philadelphia as a city in the North-East where political power used to be concentrated.
There's no more Chicago
Stating that Chicago no longer exists.
She went down with the last of the buffalo
Metaphorically linking the decline of Chicago to the disappearance of buffalo, symbolizing a loss or downfall.
Poor weak New Orleans
Describing New Orleans as weak and having gone down without notice.
She went first and we didn't even hear her scream no
Continuing the metaphor, suggesting New Orleans faced a tragic fate without anyone realizing.
Denver U.S.A
Mentioning Denver, USA, descending from a peak, possibly alluding to a fall from grace.
you came down from the top of the mountain
Suggesting that Denver didn't anticipate the transformation into its current state.
Bet you didn't count on becoming what you are today
Highlighting unexpected changes and challenges faced by Denver, USA.
Doot doot doo doot do doo Doot doot doot doot do doo
Repetitive nonsensical syllables, possibly representing a sense of loss or yearning.
Lord I miss you
Expressing a feeling of missing or longing for a place or time.
Doot doot doo doot do doo Doot doot doot doot do doo
Repeating a similar sentiment of missing something or someone.
Lord I miss you
Reiterating the sense of longing or nostalgia.
Hey Philadelphia where'd you go?
Pondering the disappearance or transformation of Philadelphia.
Oh New York City, you're so pretty in the dark
Complimenting New York City's appearance in the dark.
When all your lights are gone out
Describing a scenario where the lights of New York City are extinguished.
We're camping out in Battery Park
Imagining camping out in Battery Park during a darkened New York City.
Denver U.S.A.
Repeating the mention of Denver, USA, and its transformation.
you came down from the top of the mountain
Restating the unexpected changes and evolution of Denver, USA.
Bet you didn't count on becoming what you are today
Reemphasizing the idea that Denver didn't foresee its current state.
Doot doot doo doot do doo Doot doot doot doot do doo
Repetition of nonsensical syllables conveying a sense of longing or yearning.
Lord I miss you
Expressing a feeling of missing or longing, possibly directed towards a location.
Hey Philadelphia where'd you go?
Questioning the whereabouts or changes in Philadelphia.
Hey Philadelphia
Repeating the question about the disappearance or changes in Philadelphia.
Hey Philadelphia
Repeating the question about the whereabouts or changes in Philadelphia.
Where'd you go?
Repeating the question about the disappearance or changes in Philadelphia.
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