Streets of your town
Dope Lemon Lyrics


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'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

And the sun look good today
But the rain is on its way
Watch the butcher shine his knives
'Cause this town is full of battered wives

'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

Yeah, I ride your river under the bridge
Yeah, I take your boat out to the reach
'Cause I love that engine roar
But I still don't know what I'm here for

'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

They shut it down
Uh, they shut it down
They closed this whole town to the ground

'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town




Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

Overall Meaning

Dope Lemon's "Streets of Your Town" is a hypnotic and reflective song that explores the complexity of life in a small town. The repetition of the lines "Round and 'round, up and down/Through the streets of your town" creates a sense of cyclical motion and routine, as if the singer is trapped in a perpetual cycle of daily life in this town. The imagery of the sun shining and the rain coming symbolizes the ever-changing nature of life, with its ups and downs, joys and sorrows.


The line "Watch the butcher shine his knives/Cause this town is full of battered wives" is a chilling commentary on the harsh realities of small-town life, where domestic violence may be prevalent and ignored. The singer seems to be an observer, watching the goings-on in the town, taking it all in but not able to change anything. The lines "But I still don't know what I'm here for" express a sense of existential angst, a feeling of being lost and uncertain about one's purpose in life.


Line by Line Meaning

'Round and 'round, up and down
I wander aimlessly through the town, never really knowing where I'm going or what I'm looking for.


Through the streets of your town
My wanderings take me through the familiar streets of your town, where I walk every day.


Everyday I make my way, I
Without fail, day after day, I traverse the same streets.


Walk the streets of your town
My aimless wandering and routine takes me through the very same streets of your town every day.


And the sun look good today
Today, the sun shines bright and beautiful.


But the rain is on its way
However, I know that the sunny weather won't last, as rain is expected soon.


Watch the butcher shine his knives
As I walk, I come across a butcher sharpening his knives, a reminder of the violence and cruelty that can exist even in a seemingly peaceful town.


'Cause this town is full of battered wives
The butcher's knives remind me that domestic violence is a real and prevalent problem in your town.


Yeah, I ride your river under the bridge
I enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of the town's river as I cross under its bridge.


Yeah, I take your boat out to the reach
I also enjoy exploring the town's waterways by boat, venturing beyond the confines of the streets.


'Cause I love that engine roar
The sound of the boat's engine is exhilarating and fills me with a sense of freedom and excitement.


But I still don't know what I'm here for
Despite my enjoyment of the town's sights and sounds, I still feel lost and uncertain about the purpose of my wanderings.


They shut it down
Something has happened to disrupt the normal routine of the town.


Uh, they shut it down
This disruption is significant enough to warrant a moment of hesitation and contemplation.


They closed this whole town to the ground
The town has been completely shut down, causing a sense of chaos and confusion among its residents.


'Round and 'round, up and down
Despite the disruptions and chaos, I continue to wander through the town's familiar streets, as that is all I know how to do.


Through the streets of your town
Once again, I traverse the same streets of your town, as I do every day.


Everyday I make my way, I
My routine remains unchanged, and I continue to walk the same streets every day.


Walk the streets of your town
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, the streets of your town remain familiar and constant throughout my wandering, becoming a kind of home to me.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Robert Derwent Garth Forster, Grant William Mclennan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@poohbearsally3530

Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

And the sun don't look too good today
But the rain is on its way
Watch the butcher as he blunts his knives
'Cause this old town is filled with eager wives

Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

Yeah, I ride your river under the bridge
Yeah, I take your boat out to the reach
'Cause I love to hear that engine roar
But I still don't know what I'm looking for

'Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town

They shut it down
Uh, they shut it down
They closed this whole town to the ground

Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town
Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town

Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town
Round and 'round, up and down
Through the streets of your town
Everyday I make my way, I
Walk the streets of your town



All comments from YouTube:

@Jemimaofficial

It was such an honour to sing backing vocals on this track. Thank you for the opportunity, the finished product sounds amazing ❤️

@alexandermitchell3845

What. That's sick! Good work

@Jemimaofficial

@Alexander Mitchell Thank you! Literally went from busking Angus & Julia songs when I was 15, to singing with Angus on this track. Very surreal!

@t1234odd5

Omg you sound heavenly

@Jemimaofficial

@Spencer Read You're so kind, thank you!

@travis6694

Jemima oh Jemina, what a lovely voice you have.

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@rastaguru13

when life gives you lemons, make them dope! ✌🏼

@ianbarrows2640

I might have to nick this

@klubkid46

I closed my eyes and ended up in Australia...…...thanx Dope Lemon.

@hahahadracula

How did you do that? I could use that right now!

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