Streetwalker
Delta Spirit Lyrics


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Streetwalker knows how to strut right
She knows the truth
Bad boys walking through the corridor
God knows what they're gonna do.

Darkness paraded across the headlines,
Little girl stolen from her bedroom,
Homeless, beat to death, or put out
Hopeless, greedy and cruel.

Oh why can't I feel for you?
My heart is so black to you

Her head was spinning like a hurricane
Tina was singing her name
Old men like to rape her in the red light
She's too young and numb to complain

Little boy bought at the age of six,
Down the street he's wearing a dress
Look at his face, you won't see no innocence
He's got so much experience

Oh why can't I feel for you?
They lie, what can I do?

Oh Love, set me free!
Set me free!
Come on and set me free!

Oh Lord, set me free!
Set me free!
Come on and set me free!

Underground, the German Casanova
Underground, The Panamanian Queen
He whispers, "Down here, the law will never find you.
Down here I am your God and King"

It's a sin to sit and just do nothing,
There's a special place in hell for me
Oh God I just gotta do something
I swear to God this is happening

Oh Love, set me free!
Set me free!
Come on and set me free!

Oh Lord, set me free!
Set me free!
Oh, it could have been me.

Oh Lord, set them free!




Set them free!
It could have been me.

Overall Meaning

The Delta Spirit's song Streetwalker is a lamenting song about the harsh realities of life on the streets. The lyrics talk about a girl who knows how to strut right and is aware of the truth. She is witnessed by bad boys walking down the corridor, and nobody knows what they are going to do. The song seems to be a commentary on the humans who are lost on the streets, living in the shadows of our society, and struggling to exist.


The song talks about the darkness that surrounds the streets and how it is displayed in the headlines. There is a little girl who is stolen from her bedroom and either beaten to death or put out; it is hopeless, greedy, and cruel. The lines "Oh, why can't I feel for you? My heart is so black for you," may suggest that the singer is guilty of being too caught up in their own life to take real notice and action towards these issues.


The lyrics also delve into the life of a young girl named Tina who is numb to her surroundings. She is so used to being raped by older men in the red light district that she cannot complain. The song continues to talk about a little boy who was bought at the age of six and made to wear a dress down the street. There is no innocence in his eyes as he has experienced too much already. The song ends with a plea for love and the desire to be set free.


Line by Line Meaning

Streetwalker knows how to strut right
The streetwalker is confident and knows how to walk with grace.


She knows the truth
The streetwalker is aware of the harshness of her reality.


Bad boys walking through the corridor
Dangerous people exist in the same area as the streetwalker.


God knows what they're gonna do.
The streetwalker is uncertain about the intentions of those around her.


Darkness paraded across the headlines,
News of terrible events constantly surround the streetwalker.


Little girl stolen from her bedroom,
An innocent child was taken from their home.


Homeless, beat to death, or put out
Life on the streets could result in violence or death.


Hopeless, greedy and cruel.
The streetwalker sees some of the worst parts of human nature on display.


Oh why can't I feel for you?
The streetwalker struggles to connect emotionally with others due to her circumstances.


My heart is so black to you
The streetwalker feels like her heart has been darkened by her experiences.


Her head was spinning like a hurricane
The streetwalker is dizzy and overwhelmed by her life.


Tina was singing her name
The streetwalker feels a connection to the singer and the song being played.


Old men like to rape her in the red light
The streetwalker is forced to endure sexual abuse from those who pay for her services.


She's too young and numb to complain
The streetwalker has become desensitized to the horrors of her life and can't even express her pain anymore.


Little boy bought at the age of six,
The streetwalker knows of child trafficking and how some children are sold into sexual slavery.


Down the street he's wearing a dress
The streetwalker sees the effects of gender stereotypes and how they can be forced upon innocent children.


Look at his face, you won't see no innocence
The streetwalker sees how experiences can rob a child of their innocence at such a young age.


He's got so much experience
The streetwalker knows that the boy has already been through things that no child should have to.


They lie, what can I do?
The streetwalker is jaded towards authorities and the justice system, feeling powerless to change anything.


Underground, the German Casanova
The streetwalker knows of a dangerous man who operates out of sight.


Underground, The Panamanian Queen
The streetwalker knows of a powerful woman who also operates in secrecy.


He whispers, 'Down here, the law will never find you.
The streetwalker overhears the man telling someone that they are safe from the law in this underground world.


Down here I am your God and King'
The German Casanova asserts his power and control over individuals in the underground world.


It's a sin to sit and just do nothing,
The streetwalker feels a moral obligation to take action and help others in bad situations.


There's a special place in hell for me
The streetwalker is aware of the societal judgment towards her and feels guilty about her actions.


Oh God I just gotta do something
The streetwalker feels compelled to make a change in her life and in the world around her.


I swear to God this is happening
The streetwalker wants others to know that the atrocities going on in the world are real and need to be addressed.


Oh Love, set me free!
The streetwalker longs for liberation from her current circumstances and a chance at a better life.


Oh Lord, set me free!
The streetwalker looks towards a higher being for salvation and a way out of her struggles.


It could have been me.
The streetwalker is humbled and recognizes that with different circumstances, she could have been in the same position as those she sees struggling around her.


Oh Lord, set them free!
The streetwalker prays for the liberation of others who are trapped in similar circumstances.


Set them free!
The streetwalker desires for others to also be able to experience liberation and freedom from their struggles.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON YOUNG, JONATHAN JAMESON, KELLY WINRICH, MATTHEW VASQUEZ, SEAN WALKER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Salamander676

Streetwalker knows how to strut right
She knows the truth
Bad boys walking through the corridor
God knows what they're gonna do
Darkness paraded across the headlines
"Little girl stolen from her bedroom"
Homeless, beat to death, or put out
Hopeless, greedy and cruel
Oh why can't I feel for you?
My heart is so black to you, oh
Her head is spinning like a hurricane
Tina was singing her name
Old men like to rape her in the red light
She's too young and numb to complain
Little boy bought at the age of six
Down the street he's wearing a dress
Look at his face, you won't see no innocence
He's got so much experience
Oh why can't I feel?
The lie, what can I not do?
Oh Love, set me free, set me free
Come on and set me free
Oh Lord, set them free, set them free
Yeah, it could have been me
Underground, the German Casanova
Underground, The Panamanian Queen
He whispers, "Down here, the law will never find you
Down here I am your God and King"
It's a sin to sit and just do nothing
There's a special place in hell for me
Oh God, I just gotta do something
I swear to God this is happening
Oh Love, set me free, set me free
Come on and set me free
Oh Lord, set them free, set them free
Yeah, it could have been me
Oh Lord, set them free, set them free
It could have been me



@fontunetheteller410

@RedVirKnight "old men like to rape her in the corridor"

Wtf?

"Little boy bought at the age of six, blah blah he's wearing a dress"

There's no mention of a cat our mouse anywhere. Oddly enough the song seems to take place from the narrative perspective of someone who simultaneously wants to free the trafficked people if he could only break his own lust for them....

Wtf is tom in jerry a part of this?



All comments from YouTube:

@beta-lactamase

Found this song a while ago while searching for new music. I've known Delta Spirit for a while but this is by far their best song. Not only is this an amazingly catchy song it also is deep in it's meaning. It addresses a real problem and it's music helps tell the story as much as the lyrics. Fantastic song, Delta Spirit.

@Salamander676

Streetwalker knows how to strut right
She knows the truth
Bad boys walking through the corridor
God knows what they're gonna do
Darkness paraded across the headlines
"Little girl stolen from her bedroom"
Homeless, beat to death, or put out
Hopeless, greedy and cruel
Oh why can't I feel for you?
My heart is so black to you, oh
Her head is spinning like a hurricane
Tina was singing her name
Old men like to rape her in the red light
She's too young and numb to complain
Little boy bought at the age of six
Down the street he's wearing a dress
Look at his face, you won't see no innocence
He's got so much experience
Oh why can't I feel?
The lie, what can I not do?
Oh Love, set me free, set me free
Come on and set me free
Oh Lord, set them free, set them free
Yeah, it could have been me
Underground, the German Casanova
Underground, The Panamanian Queen
He whispers, "Down here, the law will never find you
Down here I am your God and King"
It's a sin to sit and just do nothing
There's a special place in hell for me
Oh God, I just gotta do something
I swear to God this is happening
Oh Love, set me free, set me free
Come on and set me free
Oh Lord, set them free, set them free
Yeah, it could have been me
Oh Lord, set them free, set them free
It could have been me

@kevinchang415

This is a good song addressing a social issue that we should be aware of.

@Xlanilune

I haven’t loved a song like this in a long time

@IvonneHS39

I have heard this song 5 times today and I love this band.

@TheKetsup

This song kicks me right in the feelings.

@structureOG

Streetwalker solo never dies

@Waldorfdarling

so glad to have found this band

@paulestrada961

both versions are great. the original sounds more rockey, and this one is just as creative. no matter what they both sound like delta spirit and I can understand why people would enjoy one or either. so they're both great versions :)

@sarahp2707

This one is more emotionally powerful, I feel. It's the one I prefer. The other version isn't bad, but I just don't get those emotional goosebumps with it like I do this version.

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