Escape This Place

Story Behind The Song

This song is about the impact of the 2008 recession on the residents of Detroit, and is told from their perspective. It's about regular people trying to escape the crime infested city they've always lived in.

Song Description

Fast-paced punk rock song that pulls from the sound of Pennywise and Kill'em All era Metallica.

Song Length 3:06 Genre Rock - Punk, Rock - Heavy Metal
Tempo Fast (151 - 170) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Distressed, Furious Subject Crime, Theft, Disgust
Similar Artists Pennywise, Green Day Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Less than 20 miles away, a city in deep decay
Neighborhoods rot away, they all need to escape
Arson turns the city gray, corruption fans the flame
Law enforcement feels betrayed, sacrificing for meager pay

So they say,
I don't wanna be here anymore
This place isn't like it was before (x2)

Ever since 2008, their departure accelerates
Looking for a better way, they all want to escape
Nowhere for the kids to play, parents looking the other way
Vacant lots become a grave, neighbors walking the streets afraid

And they say
I don't wanna be here anymore
This place isn't like it was before (x2)
It'll never be again

Lyrics Jason Croft Music Jason Croft
Producer Jason Croft Publisher Jason Croft
Performance Jason Croft, Ed Sertage, Ryan Looney, Mike Concepcion Label Warm Chord Music

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