Story Behind The Song
Written during a harsh New York City winter when the city was covered with snow and ice and when the people were noticeably in a standoffish mood.
Song Description
When tempatures get cold in New York City, people can get cold too.
Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Hard Rock |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Stressed, Irate |
Subject |
Numbness, Violence |
Similar Artists |
Pearl Jam, Nirvana |
Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
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Lyrics
Walking through the city a melting snoman frowns at me
I try to keep my balance on the ice
Gunshots in the distance, give thanks to God that it's not me
Let some other random person pay the price
You're so beautiful I love you without knowing you
That's as close as I can come these days
As you walk out the subway door I realize that there's more of you
In another time, another face
If only you would try to provoke me I could fuck with you
But you won't even look me in the eyes
I don't know which bothers me more
The indifference that you imply or the hatred that I fantasize
You're so typical I hate you without knowing you
That's the best that I can do these days
As you turn around the block I've instantly forgotten you
'Til you show your face some other day
People could you tell me where I could buy some sanity?