The Wolf
Lament for the Vanishing Towns: The Wolf's Toll
Lyrics
I drove by the other day
I passed by the location recently
With a couple of friends
Accompanied by a few friends
Stopping to say hey
Stopped to greet or acknowledge
That's when we saw the sign
Observed a sign indicating closure
The tavern closed its doors for the last time
The bar/pub shut permanently
Another victim of the wolf
Refers to an entity (the wolf) causing destruction or harm
One more good thing
Another positive aspect affected by this force
Around here that he took Another victim of the wolf
Expresses another instance of loss caused by the same force
One more place gone
Another location that disappeared due to this force
The smaller places were the first to go
Smaller establishments were the initial targets for closure
Familiar faces that made it feel like home
Places with familiar people that provided a sense of belonging
Wednesday night ritual
Reference to a specific evening's tradition or habit
How we miss you so
Expressing strong nostalgia or longing for that tradition
Another victim of the wolf
Reiterates the destruction caused by the identified force
One more good thing
Another positive element affected by this force
Around here that he took Another victim of the wolf
Expresses another instance of loss caused by the same force
One more place gone
Another location that disappeared due to this force
Don't let them tear you down
Encouragement not to succumb to negativity
He's just a fool whose reflection wears a crown
Describes the force (the wolf) as foolish and arrogant
That diner Round the Clock stood their ground
Highlights a diner that resisted closure
They still stand today cause they won't be pushed around
Stresses the determination of the diner to survive
If we don't stop this now
Warning about the potential escalation of the situation
How far will it go
Concern about the extent of the damage
I've damn sure had enough
Expresses strong frustration or discontent
The people must say no
Call for collective action to resist
Another victim of the wolf
Reiterates the impact of the destructive force
One more good thing
Another positive aspect affected by this force
Around here that he took Another victim of the wolf
Expresses another instance of loss caused by the same force
One more place gone
Another location that disappeared due to this force
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