Cruel town
Daniel Broder Lyrics
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Fill the streets at night
Broken bottles
Glimmer in the city lights
In the allies old winds blow
In the crowd of people
On the subway trains
In the park a junkie dies
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
Cold people cruel town
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
If you fall, you stay down
Cold city, cruel system
Nothing's made for people
See the run down alcoes
Drift in the mall
Laws change
And governments fall
But the beggars all remain
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
Cold people cruel town
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
If you fall, you stay down
Cold city, cruel system
Nothing's made for people
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
Cold people, cruel town
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
If you fall, you stay down
You stay down
You never get up
The lyrics of Daniel Broder's "Cruel Town" paint a picture of a grim and unforgiving city, where the streets are filled with danger and the people are cold and detached. The opening lines describe a city that is teeming with runaways and rapists, where broken glass shimmers in the neon lights. The description of the alleys, where old winds blow, conjures images of a forgotten and neglected part of the city that is hiding something ominous.
Throughout the rest of the song, Broder describes a place where people are anonymous and isolated, even in the midst of crowds. Nobody looks into each other's eyes on the subway trains, and a junkie dies alone in the park. The refrain, "Cruel Town, it's a cruel town," reinforces the sense of hopelessness and oppression that pervades the song. The promise of change is an illusion, as laws may change and governments may fall, but the beggars all remain.
In summary, the lyrics describe the experience of living in a city that is cold, heartless, and dangerous, where the system is rigged against the people and there is no hope for escape. It is a portrait of a world that is cruel and unforgiving, where even those who fall cannot get back up.
Line by Line Meaning
Runaways and rapists
The streets are filled with those who have nowhere else to go and those who have committed heinous crimes.
Fill the streets at night
These people come out at night and spread fear among the public.
Broken bottles
The streets are littered with sharp broken glass, symbolizing the brokenness of the town.
Glimmer in the city lights
The glass reflects the light of the city, trying to hide the ugliness of the town.
In the allies old winds blow
The old winds bring with them the history of the town, including its dark past.
In the crowd of people
Among the many people in the town.
On the subway trains
Even on the public transportation, people do not interact or acknowledge each other's existence.
No one looks into your eyes
The lack of human connection and empathy is prevalent in the town.
In the park a junkie dies
Drug addiction is common in the town, leading to overdose and death.
Cruel town, it's a cruel town
The town is characterized by its cruelty and harshness.
Cold people cruel town
The people themselves are cold and uninviting, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the town.
If you fall, you stay down
There is no support or help for those who struggle in the town, leading to a cycle of poverty and hardship.
Cold city, cruel system
The town's infrastructure and government systems do not prioritize the well-being of its citizens.
Nothing's made for people
The town's priorities are not in line with the needs of its residents, leading to a lack of resources and support.
See the run down alcoes
The rundown, dilapidated buildings and homes are a reflection of the poverty and struggle in the town.
Drift in the mall
Even in the mall, people are aimlessly wandering and searching for meaning in their lives.
Laws change
The town's laws are fluid and constantly shifting, adding to the unpredictability of life there.
And governments fall
The town has a history of unsteady and unstable leadership, leading to a lack of consistency and stability for its residents.
But the beggars all remain
Despite changes in leadership and government, poverty and homelessness remain prevalent in the town.
You stay down
The cycle of poverty and oppression in the town is hard to break, keeping individuals trapped and unable to improve their circumstances.
You never get up
The bleakness and difficulty of life in the town make it nearly impossible for individuals to lift themselves out of hardship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Henrik Berggren
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RIP Anders Göthberg
Molnaida Fjellander
To be forced to seek refuge from a land in peace......
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