The Street Where I'm Living
Echoes of Unity: The Street's Unseen Struggles
Lyrics
This is the street where I'm living
This line establishes the setting, indicating that the narrator resides on a particular street.
I feel there is something in the air
The narrator senses something unusual or tense in the atmosphere of the street.
A tension is getting steadily stronger
The tension in the street is gradually increasing, creating a sense of unease.
My senses tell me 'better take care'
The narrator's instincts warn them to be cautious, suggesting potential danger or conflict.
This is the street where I'm living
Reiteration of the street being the narrator's current residence.
Where I was born and played as a child
Describes the street as a place of childhood memories and origin.
In this street no one ever bothered
Highlights the past tolerance of the street, where people didn't discriminate based on skin color.
About skin coloured black or white
Emphasizes the street's history of inclusivity, regardless of racial differences.
You may pretend you haven't seen
Encourages turning a blind eye or pretending not to notice certain issues.
You may pretend you haven't heard
Suggests willful ignorance or avoidance of uncomfortable truths.
But on the day they proudly fly their flag
Refers to a day when people proudly display their national flag, hinting at potential conflicts.
Ooh, you damn well know that people get hurt
Asserts that harm or suffering is inevitable on such days of national pride.
There is a voice from the shadow
Introduces an unseen voice from the shadows, possibly representing hidden influences or agendas.
Safe from where it can not be seen
Describes the voice as secure in its position, making it immune to scrutiny.
It's inflammatory words hit target
The voice uses provocative language that has a precise impact, leading to division in the street.
Until division takes command of this street
Expresses the consequences of the inflammatory words, resulting in a divided community.
This is The Street Where I'm Living
Reiteration of the street's identity, emphasizing its significance to the narrator.
Where I was born and played as a child
Recalls the narrator's childhood experiences in the street.
This is The Street Where I'm Living
Repeats the assertion of the street's importance to the narrator.
See now how dark clouds gather in the sky
Observes a darkening situation, possibly indicating a worsening state of affairs.
There's a riot, I see fear on the faces
Describes a riot and the visible fear on people's faces, indicating a chaotic and dangerous situation.
While sirens scream and people run by
Depicts the chaos with sirens, screams, and people running, emphasizing the intensity of the events.
The street where I'm living is on TV
Indicates that the street where the narrator lives is featured on television, suggesting the severity of the situation.
'cause there's a house on fire
Explains the reason for the street's coverage on TV—an ongoing house fire.
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