There Goes The Neighborhood
Bhi Bhiman Lyrics
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There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There you go now.
Tell me what you gonna do
When the bottom falls for you
Tell me what you gonna do for my babies
And the White House turns to grey
And the black won't wash away
Tell me what you gonna do for my babies
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There you go now.
Let's just push out all the bums
From our ghettos and and our slums
Send 'em back to where they're from
Walking papers
And the border closes in
And the stranger knows to grin
Tell me what you gonna do
Where's his papers?
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There you go now.
We set eyes upon the land
With the good book in our hand
Now that we have got the acres
They have taken all that's sacred
Tell me what you gonna do,
Tell me what you gonna do,
Tell me what you gonna do for my babies.
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There you go now.
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There goes the neighborhood,
There you go now.
The lyrics of Bhi Bhiman's song "There Goes The Neighborhood" reflect the artist's concerns about gentrification, displacement and social injustice. The repetition of the phrase "There goes the neighborhood" highlights the sense of loss and upheaval experienced by residents of communities undergoing rapid transformation. The lines "Tell me what you gonna do, When the bottom falls for you" and "Tell me what you gonna do for my babies" express the fear and insecurity faced by those who are vulnerable to displacement.
The lyrics also point to political and social issues that affect marginalized communities. The lines "And the White House turns to grey, And the black won't wash away" suggest that institutional racism prevails despite efforts to combat it. The call to "push out all the bums" may refer to the criminalization of poverty and homelessness, and the lack of support for those who are struggling to make ends meet. The line "They have taken all that's sacred" acknowledges the loss of cultural heritage and historical identity that can result from gentrification.
In summary, Bhi Bhiman's "There Goes The Neighborhood" is a thought-provoking song that raises important questions about social justice and community preservation. The lyrics serve as a reminder of the human cost of gentrification and the need for policies and practices that prioritize community well-being over profit.
Line by Line Meaning
There goes the neighborhood,
The community and neighborhood are rapidly changing.
There you go now.
The transformation is already taking place and cannot be stopped.
Tell me what you gonna do
When the bottom falls for you
Tell me what you gonna do for my babies
What will you do when the changes negatively affect you and your children?
And the White House turns to grey
And the black won't wash away
Tell me what you gonna do for my babies
When political power shifts and systemic oppression persists, how will you protect the children?
Let's just push out all the bums
From our ghettos and and our slums
Send 'em back to where they're from
Walking papers
Some people think it's okay to displace the poor and dispossessed.
And the border closes in
And the stranger knows to grin
Tell me what you gonna do
Where's his papers?
The message here is about anti-immigrant policies and discrimination.
We set eyes upon the land
With the good book in our hand
Now that we have got the acres
They have taken all that's sacred
Tell me what you gonna do
When settlers came to America, they believed they were entitled to land and resources. However, much was taken from and lost for indigenous people.
Tell me what you gonna do for my babies.
The song concludes with a plea to protect future generations from the negative consequences of societal changes.
Contributed by Isaiah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danielzingg4998
Heard this song at a Barnes & Noble, loved it immediately! Reminds me of the music from the movie, "REPO MEN."
@jeffshoemaker2462
I just heard it at Barnes And Noble myself…going to buy it now…
@clumsiii
heard this KBCS in the car today. I couldn't forget to hear it on my home speakers too. Those harmonies. Lyrics of seattle right now and for the past decade and harmonies of early wailers. to my ear thank you. and that hook on guitar every time ----- <doonoo noo noo naw
@SauliusMatas1
I was sent a link of this song by my ex-wife. She heard it playing at a Trader Joe's today. This is so well written and performed, and I needed to hear this message. Thank you so much. Peace and Hope.
@prankitupbros2845
You are my favorite music Artist. I love your music keep making it need your nice rhythm to keep me going
@BhiBhiman
Thanks for listening! I have a new album that's being released as a weekly podcast. You can check it out here: https://fanlink.to/PeaceofMind. The music is available on Spotify / Apple / Amazon as well. Tour dates at bhiman.com.
@Te0L0ser
this song is beautiful
@BhiBhiman
Thanks for listening! I have a new album that's being released as a weekly podcast. You can check it out here: https://fanlink.to/PeaceofMind. The music is available on Spotify / Apple / Amazon as well. Tour dates at bhiman.com.
@Thecoolseasons
Been following since I heard you on NPR
@BhiBhiman
Thanks for listening! I have a new album that's being released as a weekly podcast. You can check it out here: https://fanlink.to/PeaceofMind. The music is available on Spotify / Apple / Amazon as well. Tour dates at bhiman.com.