Zero Street
Exploring Urban Despair: Zero Street Detroit's Lament
Lyrics
I'm walking down the avenue
I am walking down the avenue.
In a city of despair
In a city filled with hopelessness.
Past a burned out Cadillac
Past a burned-out Cadillac.
Pull it out again
Pull it out again.
Shattered visions, shattered dreams
Experiencing shattered visions and shattered dreams.
With a crusty eyed stare
With a weary and crusty-eyed stare.
I took my leave; I took it far
I took my leave; I distanced myself significantly.
Takes you out for a while
It provides temporary relief or escape.
Zero Street Detroit
Referring to a specific street in Detroit known as Zero Street.
The place I didn't want to be
Expressing reluctance about being in this location.
Zero Street Detroit
Reiterating the undesirability of Zero Street in Detroit.
Hitching hiker's silent scream
Describing the silent desperation of hitchhikers in this area.
City alley of depression
Depicting an alley in the city associated with deep sadness.
Just a few blocks away
Located just a few blocks away from Zero Street.
20 floors up in a concrete tower
Describing a concrete tower with numerous floors.
Where the pimps drive, thieves play
Where pimps and thieves are actively engaged in their activities.
Dreaming dreams taking money
People are pursuing dreams that involve taking money.
Never see 'em locked way
Those pursuing such dreams often end up incarcerated.
Doesn't matter what block you're on
Regardless of the city block, there's always a threat looming.
Someone's always coming for you
Someone is always a potential danger or threat.
Zero Street Detroit
Repetition of the refrain emphasizing the undesirability of Zero Street.
The place I didn't want to be
Reiterating the sentiment of not wanting to be in Zero Street.
Zero Street Detroit
Continuing to express discontent and a desire to wake up elsewhere.
When will I wake up down the street
Questioning when a more favorable situation will be encountered.
I'm walking down the avenue
Repetition of the initial scene, emphasizing a continuous journey.
In a city of decay
Walking in a city undergoing decay and deterioration.
A once proud united town
Reflecting on a city that once stood united but has lost its glory.
No longer, not today
Highlighting the present-day decline and degradation.
This is it, the runner's city
Referring to the city as a place for runners, possibly indicating escape attempts.
Tires slashed, a little rusty
Describing a city with worn-out tires and a slightly deteriorated state.
Pouring asphalt, they want much more
The city authorities are investing in infrastructure, but the town is fundamentally corrupt.
But this town is rotten to the core
Emphasizing the deep-seated corruption within the city.
Zero Street Detroit
Repetition of the refrain, underscoring the negative perception of Zero Street.
The place I didn't want to be
Reiterating the sentiment of not wanting to be in Zero Street.
Zero Street Detroit
Continuing to express discontent and a desire for a better location.
Hitching hiker's silent scream
Reiterating the silent desperation of hitchhikers on Zero Street.
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