Greater Omaha
Desaparecidos Lyrics

Well, traffic is kind of bad
The traffic is heavy and troublesome.

They're widening Easy Street to fit more S.U.V.s
The street is being expanded to accommodate more large vehicles such as sports utility vehicles.

They're planting baby trees
New trees are being planted.

To grow to shady peaks
The trees will grow tall and provide shade.

A little shelter from the sun
The shade will be a respite from the sun's heat.

Or the upper tax bracket
The shade will also block the view of wealthier individuals who live nearby.

Here on the cul-de-sac, we are not giving back
The people living on this street are not donating to charity or participating in community service.

Until the community repents
They will not contribute until they feel the community has done something wrong and needs to make amends.

Because we can't afford to be generous
The people on this street cannot give to others because they do not have the financial means.

There are closing costs and a narrow margin
Their finances are limited and they cannot afford to give away a lot of money.

So go earn your degree and we'll take you out to lunch
The people on this street are willing to pay for someone else's lunch if they go to college and become successful.

You can work for us but you have to eat 'em all up
There are job opportunities available, but they must work hard and be obedient to their employers.

One more mouthful and we will be happy then
The people on this street believe that having more money and success will bring them happiness.

Out west they are moving dirt
Construction is happening on the western side of town.

To make a greater Omaha
The construction will make the city larger and more prosperous.

Another franchise sold so there are even more restaurants per capita
More chain restaurants are opening and there will be more options for dining.

And they have all got a drive-through
All of the chain restaurants have a drive-through for convenient ordering.

I mean, who's got time to dine?
People are too busy to sit down and eat at a restaurant, and prefer to get fast food from a drive-through.

Although the floors are clean and the color scheme
The interior of the restaurants are well-maintained and visually appealing.

It compliments me every time
The artist takes pleasure in the aesthetics of the restaurants.

So no one starves in this cattle town
There is enough food to go around in this city known for its livestock industry.

The semis pass making squealing sounds
Transport trucks drive by and make loud, unpleasant noises.

And it's all you can eat and they will never get enough
People consume as much as they want, but are never satisfied with what they have.

They'll be feeding us. They'll be feeding on us
The people who provide food (e.g. restaurant workers) also have power over those who consume it.

All those golden fields, lovely empty space
The fields and empty spaces in the city are beautiful and desirable to some.

They're building drug stores now until none remains
New buildings are being constructed, taking over the remaining fields and spaces.

I have been driving now for one hundred blocks
The singer has been driving for a long time towards the west side of town.

Saw fifty Kum and Go's, sixty parking lots
The artist has seen many gas stations and parking lots while driving.

Just one more mouthful and I'm sure they will be happy then
The desire for more food and excess wealth will never be satisfied.