L.A. Song
Deconstruction Lyrics

Blue screen water it's
The water in Los Angeles has been replaced with computer-generated blue screens, which have become mere background images.

not an ocean anymore
The water is no longer a true ocean, but rather a man-made replica.

it's just a backdrop now
The water serves only as a visual element to populate the landscape.

come on la brae bones walk west
People of Los Angeles are encouraged to leave their homes and move towards the west

bring your water
Bring what little water you have to the west.

plant your scenery ramona
Create your own visual elements over the existing man-made landscape of Los Angeles.

map out the dream ...make the desert grow
Design and pursue your own unique vision for success, even in a land as arid and inhospitable as Los Angeles.

move out flat don't rise up
Don't try to stand out as an individual in Los Angeles; assimilate and conform to the flat landscape.

one neighborhood
Despite the sheer size of Los Angeles, it is still only one interconnected community.

kraft cheese and a cup of joe raw fish in a burrito game show
Los Angeles is a city of paradoxes, where highbrow and lowbrow culture coexist in unusual ways, such as eating sushi in a burrito form or mixing a game show with coffee and Kraft cheese.

straight to video in the land of the setting sun
Even the most spectacular events in Los Angeles will quickly become old news and be forgotten, much like direct-to-video movies.

psychotherapy sci-fi religion tit pigs bikini barbell chakra gridlock
Los Angeles is a melting pot of diverse cultures and ideas, ranging from self-improvement and spirituality to the trivialities of everyday life.

don't think just talk jog don't ever walk weight loss talk
In Los Angeles, talk takes precedence over action, with trends like jogging and weight loss being endlessly discussed but rarely executed.

radio roll up your windows
The radio is a constant source of noise in Los Angeles, where residents must shield themselves from the cacophony of endless advertisements and insipid music.

private home securities take the streets while the LAPD become blue machines
Los Angeles is a city of paradoxes, where extreme wealth and poverty exist side-by-side, and even the police have become impersonal and robotic.

cop copter spotlights down premiere klieg lights up none of your business
In Los Angeles, the powerful rich and famous have control, with events like movie premieres taking precedence over the lives of ordinary people.

buildings gonna keep you out and keep us in there's a hope downtown and a mission that feeds en pocas palabras de espera un duelo this is no place
Los Angeles is a city of boundaries, where buildings create exclusive communities and downtown serves as the only beacon of hope for the city.

this takes place does your horizon burn I have lived here
Los Angeles is a place of constant change and impermanence, where the horizon is always on the verge of burning and its residents are resigned to their fate of living there.

my whole life I don't need more stories about your broken midwest
As a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, the singer has no interest in hearing stories about other, less glamorous parts of the country.

boulevard dreams stars also lie down that street you pretty little town
Despite the harsh realities of Los Angeles, there is still hope and glamour to be found on its streets.

you sad flower in the sand you pretty little town give me some of you venus and a silver moon give me some of you.
The artist recognizes the harshness of Los Angeles but still finds beauty and inspiration there, even if it is an imperfect and sometimes sad place.