City

by Erika Autumn

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I like to watch the world burn
throw this whole city into the urn

the sun goes down over
the smoky factories

there’s a shady character I gotta meet
do what I gotta do to eat
if I don’t get robbed I’ll have money for the week

that’ll take a whole lotta luck
something that this world isn’t giving me right now

but I’ll take it RIGHT OUT from under its nose
sometimes ya gotta take the things ya need

there’s a bus going down the street
it didn’t stop
I guess there’s no room for me
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CHORUS:
I live in the ruins
under broken street lights

in my own wasteland
I love
what used
to be
my city
it’s perfect for me (perfect for me)
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The air’s getting heavy
it’s kinda hard to breathe
it’s hard to stay cool with no AC
Your face pressed up against the cold concrete

this broken down apartment
it’s better than under the bridge
even if there’s nothing to eat
left in the fridge

sneak out into the night
just need some food not a fight

hope all the looters stay outta sight
but it’s hard to see anything with no lights

there’s a bus going down the street
it didn’t stop
I guess there’s no room for me
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CHORUS:
I live in the ruins
under broken street lights

in my own wasteland
I love
what used
to be
my city
it’s perfect for me (perfect for me)

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released March 11, 2020

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Erika Autumn Michigan

Erika Autumn is an independent musician, producer, and singer-songwriter based out of Saginaw, MI. She combines guitar-laden soundscapes with poignant songwriting to create a stripped back, but powerful sound and story.

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