Tobacco Road
Mercury Rev feat. Susanne Sundfør Lyrics

I was born in a bunk
My birthplace was in a less-than-ideal place.

My mama died and my daddy got drunk
My upbringing was tough, as my mother passed away and my father struggled with alcohol.

Left me here to die or grow
My father did not provide much care or guidance, leaving me to fend for myself.

In the middle of Tobacco Road
My home was located in a destitute area known as Tobacco Road.

I grew up in a dusty shack
My childhood home was a small and run-down dwelling in poor condition.

And all I had was a-hangin' on my back
I did not have much in the way of possessions or material goods.

Only you know how I loathe
Tobacco Road brings me great dissatisfaction and frustration.

This place called Tobacco Road
The location in which I was raised has left a negative impression on me.

But it's home
Despite the hardships, the place where I grew up remains home to me.

The only life I've ever known
Tobacco Road is where I have spent the majority of my life thus far.

I'm gonna leave and get a job (Tobacco Road)
I plan to depart from Tobacco Road in pursuit of employment opportunities elsewhere.

With the help and the grace from above (Tobacco Road)
I am hopeful that divine intervention will assist me in finding a new path for my life.

Save some money, get rich I know
I am confident that through hard work and perseverance, I can achieve a level of financial success.

Bring it back to Tobacco Road (Tobacco Road)
Despite my dislike of the area, I will return to Tobacco Road with my newfound wealth.

Bring dynamite and a crane (Tobacco Road)
I think that the only way to improve the area is through drastic measures, like demolishing buildings or other structures.

Blow it up and start all over again (Tobacco Road)
I believe that the best way to make improvements to the area is to start with a clean slate.

Build a town, be proud to show (Tobacco Road)
With a fresh start, I feel that Tobacco Road could potentially transform into a thriving community that would instill pride in its residents.

Give it the name of Tobacco Road
Despite the negativity currently associated with the area, I believe that it is possible to reshape its identity and make it a desirable destination.

That I despise and disapprove of you (Tobacco Road)
Even though I harbor negative feelings towards Tobacco Road, it is also the place that has played a formative role in my life.

Is to love you (Tobacco Road)
My complicated feelings for Tobacco Road stem from the fact that it has shaped me into the person I am today.

'Cause it's home (Tobacco Road)
No matter how much I may dislike certain aspects of Tobacco Road, it remains home to me.

(Tobacco Road)