Can't Drive
Urban Changes: Nostalgia's Roadblock in Prime Birds' 'Can't Drive'
Lyrics
Remember twenty years ago
Reflecting on a time twenty years ago.
The little stretch of Kingston Road
Describing a specific location on Kingston Road.
With seven little bungalows?
Reference to seven small bungalows in the past.
Now it's just a great big hole
Commenting on the transformation of the area into a large empty space.
They're gonna put up condos
Mention of plans to build condominiums.
And I could never get me one of those
Expressing a desire unfulfilled – inability to own a condo.
When I went back to see them gone
Reacting to the absence of the bungalows upon revisiting.
Well then I knew
Realization of not fitting into the changed environment.
I don't belong
Emotional detachment from the place due to changes.
I can't drive
Stating an inability to drive on that street anymore.
Drive that street anymore
Declaring a loss of ownership and connection to the street.
It was mine
Acknowledging the past ownership of the street.
But it's not for me anymore
Expressing that the street no longer holds personal significance.
I can't drive
Reiteration of the inability to drive on the street.
Drive that street anymore
Repeating the sentiment of loss regarding the street.
It was mine
Reaffirming the past connection to the street.
But it's not for me anymore
Reiterating the emotional disconnection from the street.
Over on the Hunt Club Drive
Introducing another street, Hunt Club Drive.
I went past number nine
Passing by a specific location, number nine on Hunt Club Drive.
Seems for now it's still alive
Noting the survival of the location for now.
But all around her, monsters thrive
Describing the encroachment of undesirable changes around the location.
Towering with ritz and shine
Depicting the rise of imposing and luxurious structures.
I think it's just a matter of time
Speculating on the eventual disappearance of the familiar surroundings.
When I go back and see it gone
Anticipating a future visit to find the location gone.
Well then I'll know
Realization of no longer belonging to the changing landscape.
I don't belong
Acknowledging the emotional detachment from the evolving environment.
I can't drive
Restating the inability to drive on the changing street.
Drive that street anymore
Reaffirming the loss of ownership and connection.
It was mine
Reiteration of the past ownership of the street.
But it's not for me anymore
Emphasizing the emotional distance from the street.
I can't drive
Repeating the sentiment of being unable to drive on the street.
Drive that street anymore
Restating the emotional disconnection from the street.
It was mine
Reiterating the past connection to the street.
But it's not for me anymore
Reaffirming the inability to drive on the changing street.
Oh, just around the bend
Pondering what lies ahead around the bend in life.
Oh, has it seen the end?
Questioning if the street has reached its end or transformation.
When I go back
Anticipating a future return to witness the disappearance of the street.
To see it gone
-Well then I'll know
Realization of not fitting into the changing environment.
I don't belong
Expressing emotional detachment from the disappearing street.
I can't drive
Declaring the inability to drive on the changing street.
Drive that street anymore
Reaffirming the loss of ownership and connection.
It was mine
Reiteration of the past ownership of the street.
But it's not for me anymore
Emphasizing the emotional distance from the disappearing street.
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