5 Long Days
Mind Shrine Lyrics

I went for a jog and saw the freaks out in LA
While jogging in LA, the singer observed the town's eccentric population.

Took a bus from LAX and waited there all day
After arriving in Los Angeles by bus, the singer waited for an extended period at the terminal.

It will take a toll on you, you have to stay controlled
LA is an overwhelming place, and the singer suggests that one must remain composed to handle the stress.

Money goes much faster there and water turns real cold
Expenses are higher in LA, and the singer notes that even the tap water is colder than usual.

Five long days With no place to stay
The singer spent five days in LA without a place to reside.

Driving through this craziness you have no where to park
Navigating through LA is difficult due to a lack of parking options.

Tickets all along the windshield in Echo Park
The singer's car was ticketed repeatedly in Echo Park, adding to the stress of the trip.

Gotta move to Silverlake but, my friends always run late
The singer and their friends relocating to Silverlake, but arriving on schedule was difficult due to tardiness.

We can't even find the keys to the place we will stay
Upon arriving at their accommodations, the singer discovers the key is missing, exacerbating their housing situation.

Everyone was walking with their shades on Sunset Strip
People on Sunset Strip are all wearing sunglasses, perhaps to conceal their identities.

In the fancy cafes you will see they all look rich
Fancy cafes attract wealthy patrons in LA, according to the singer.

And fake to me And fake to me
The singer believes that many people in LA are disingenuous.

For five long days with no place to stay In LA
The singer concludes that spending five days in LA without a place to stay was challenging.