Détroit's first album, Horizons, was released at the end of 2013.
Détroit
Détroit Lyrics
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The only way to kill the beast
Bury the pain before it grows too late
No dream left to follow
Back to the hustle and the grind
Back for the quality of life
There's hope beyond the streets of gold
But not for the rainbow
I can hear your motor humming
Don't you know I'm coming home to you
Detroit
Where the simple things are free
And everything you need
Is there for you, there for you
This town aims at you like a gun
She never misses anyone
She'll chew you up and spit you out
The rest you can borrow
Detroit
I can hear your motor humming
Don't you know I'm coming home to you
Detroit
Where a man can be a man
All you need to understand
Is there for you, there for you
You've got every indication
Things are going to be fine
The industry is like a hum
That somehow soothes your mind
Let's talk about the wisdom
Let's talk about the charm
That somehow lets you know
You're better off with who you are
Who you are
Detroit
I can hear your motor humming
Don't you know I'm coming home to you
Detroit
Where the simple things are free
And everything you need
Is there for you, there for you
Detroit
Where a man can be a man
All you need to understand
Is there for you, there for you
Detroit....
Detroit....
The lyrics of Détroit's self-titled song speak to the reality of a city, Detroit, that has faced significant economic and social challenges over the past few decades. The opening lines of the song suggest that the only way to escape the 'beast' - potentially referencing the city's crime and poverty - is to leave. The idea of burying pain before it grows too late implies that the pain brought about by living in the city could eventually become too much to bear, and the only way to avoid it is to escape.
The chorus of the song seems to suggest that, despite its challenges, Detroit is still a place that holds a certain appeal. The "simple things" are free, and everything you need is there for you. The idea of a man being able to be a man within Detroit can be linked to the city's history as a hub of American industry, where hard work and masculinity were highly valued. The lyrics also touch on the hum of the industry, suggesting that it somehow soothes the mind despite the city's faults.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack up the home and family
Leave everything behind and start afresh
The only way to kill the beast
Starting afresh is the only solution
Bury the pain before it grows too late
Get rid of the hurt before it becomes overwhelming
No dream left to follow
All hope is lost
Back to the hustle and the grind
Return to hard work and dedication
Back for the quality of life
Return for a better standard of living
There's hope beyond the streets of gold
There is more to life than just material wealth
But not for the rainbow
But finding happiness is not always easy
Detroit
Refers to the city of Detroit
I can hear your motor humming
Excitement of returning home to Detroit
Don't you know I'm coming home to you
Announcing the singer's return to Detroit
Where the simple things are free
The simple pleasures in Detroit are free
And everything you need
Everything a person could need is in Detroit
Is there for you, there for you
Everything is easily accessible and available
This town aims at you like a gun
Detroit can be dangerous like a loaded gun
She never misses anyone
Danger is always present in Detroit
She'll chew you up and spit you out
Detroit can be unforgiving to those unprepared
The rest you can borrow
The struggles in Detroit are shared by its residents
Where a man can be a man
Detroit allows a person to be themselves
All you need to understand
Everything a person needs to know is there in Detroit
You've got every indication
Positive signs for Detroit's future
Things are going to be fine
Detroit's future looks bright
The industry is like a hum
The industry in Detroit is constant and reassuring
That somehow soothes your mind
A sense of comfort in Detroit's industry
Let's talk about the wisdom
Praising Detroit's knowledge and experience
Let's talk about the charm
Praising Detroit's friendly and welcoming nature
That somehow lets you know
Feeling assured and confident in Detroit's environment
You're better off with who you are
Detroit allows you to be yourself and thrive
Detroit....
Reiterates importance and significance of Detroit
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