Lyrics
It came as kind of a shock
Expressing surprise or disbelief at a sudden change.
But it started with the neighbors down the block
Noticing a change that began with neighbors nearby.
Big motorcycles and heavy metal rock
Describing the new neighbors with motorcycles and loud music.
Steppenwolf and ZZ Top
Specifically mentioning bands Steppenwolf and ZZ Top as part of the new culture.
There goes the neighborhood
Expressing frustration at the transformation of the neighborhood.
I want peace and quiet that's why I moved to the woods
Stating a desire for peace and quiet, which led to moving to the woods.
Now it's hot cars and loud music 'til the wee wee hours
Observing noisy activities like hot cars and loud music till late hours.
I wish they'd stick to folk music and flower power
Wishing for a return to more peaceful and harmonious music genres like folk and flower power.
Rock and Rollers and bikers, hot rodders, too
List of disruptive elements: Rock and Rollers, bikers, and hot rodders.
Don't know what the heck I'm gonna do
Expressing uncertainty about how to deal with the new situation.
Might have to sell my place and move outa state
Contemplating selling the house and relocating to escape the disturbance.
I wish they'd shut the hell up, yeah, that'd be great
Expressing a strong desire for the noisy activities to stop.
There goes the neighborhood
Reiterating frustration at the changing neighborhood.
I want peace and quiet that's why I moved to the woods
Repeating the desire for peace and quiet, emphasizing the initial reason for moving.
Now it's hot cars and loud music 'til the wee wee hours
Describing the ongoing disturbance with hot cars and loud music.
I wish they'd stick to folk music and flower power
Reiterating a preference for folk music and flower power over the current noise.
There goes the neighborhood
Once again expressing frustration at the changing neighborhood.
My once quiet street in now like crazy town
Describing the street as no longer peaceful, now resembling a chaotic town.
Callin' the cops won't do any good,
Suggesting that involving the police won't solve the problem.
Can't stop the crazy people from hangin' around
Recognizing the challenge of stopping disruptive people from lingering.
There goes the neighborhood
Repeating frustration at the changing neighborhood.
So much for peace and quiet no more tranquillity
Acknowledging the loss of peace and quiet, emphasizing the absence of tranquility.
This place gives new meaning to wildlife
Commenting on the unexpected nature of the neighborhood's transformation.
Rock 'n roll will be the end of me
Expressing a negative view of rock 'n roll music as a source of personal trouble.
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