Story Behind The Song
I was in Central Park, NYC at night. 'nuff said
Song Description
A guitarist walking through the city and noticing all of the violence that he's happy to not be a part of. Happy, bouncy guitar-work juxtaposes the depressing environment.
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Country - Cowboy |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool |
Subject |
Freedom, City |
| Similar Artists |
Harry Chapin, Timbuk 3 |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
I hear the sound of a serenade
From the sirens on the barracade
It's a drunken song coming from the dark
Screams are coming from all around
But no one will say that they heard a sound
It's a typical night walking through the park
A body is lying on a bench
Got hit in the head with a monkey wrench
It's sad, but I'm glad that it's not me
I hear the sound of a metal chain
And then the yell of a man in pain
I guess that nothing in life is free
CHORUS:
I'm ramblin'. Walking my own way. Making my own rules
with a guitar in my hand
I'm ramblin'. Like every other day,
trying to find someone who'll understand
A fight is breaking out on the street
It's common here when people meet
The guy on the ground no one will say they knew
A few harsh words, the flash of a knife
Another wasted, useless life
Nobody has the same point of view
CHORUS
Bridge:
I go where I want. It's great to be free
Thinking about this whole mystery
I rest for a while. I've traveled so very far.
I play for a while, just me and my guitar
CHORUS