Story Behind The Song
JT grew up in an area which was renowned for gangster activity but is now an all night arty type community and the thoughts in the song are from his recollection of youth.
Song Description
A Gangster who was the a leader of ill repute in his community recalls his glory days before he went to prison.
Song Length |
4:10 |
Genre |
Rock - Hard Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Existence |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse 1
Back in my day, you?d never survive
This used to be my Park and I was the bright spark
Back in my time, I used to be some one
But now I am no one, no better than a low down
Bridge
And a ?bird that flies is free
Lives in luxury you will always see
Chorus
Fighting ? In the Backstreets
Killing ? In the Backstreets
Dying ? In the Backstreets
Loving ? In the Backstreets
Verse 2
Back in my time, the girls loved me
They used to stand in line, any one was mine
Back in my time, I was the leader
They respected me, and looked up to me
Bridge
And a ?bird that flies is free
Lives in luxury you will always see
Chorus
Fighting ? In the Backstreets
Killing ? In the Backstreets
Dying ? In the Backstreets
Loving ? In the Backstreets
Lead Break
Chorus
Fighting ? In the Backstreets
Killing ? In the Backstreets
Dying ? In the Backstreets
Loving ? In the Backstreets
Repeat Verse 2