Story Behind The Song
This song tells the story of people living in a suburb of Detroit witnessing crime pouring into their city as a result of the 2008 recession. Despite the negative impacts, politicians claim the area is safer than it's ever been, but long-time residents know better and rebel, demanding changes.
Song Description
Fast, double-timed punk rock song with a half-time feel in the chorus in the spirit of bands like Pennywise and Bad Religion.
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Rock - Punk, Rock - Punk |
| Tempo |
Very Fast (171 And Up) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Irritated |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Fear |
| Similar Artists |
Pennywise, Bad Religion, Green Day |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When I was young I could walk along the street
Not afraid of the people I would meet
But I would never let my daughter do that now
My generation knows instability
We've always been in a turbulent economy
We want the best for our hometown
Someone told me we're better off today
That's a lie, it gets in the way
You can't convince me
Cause I never left this place
Don't tell me what to believe
I've got my own two eyes
I can see right through your lies
Don't tell me what to believe
I've lived here all my life
This town has seen its better times
More crime than we've ever had before
When I was a kid we never locked our door
I'll never sleep without the deadbolt now
Someone told me we're better off today
That's a lie, it gets in the way
You can't convince me
Cause I never left this place
Don't tell me what to believe
I've got my own two eyes
I can see right through your lies
Don't tell me what to believe
This place is not the same!
Don't tell me what to believe
I've got my own two eyes
I can see right through your lies
Don't tell me what to believe
I've lived here all my life
This town has seen its better times