Sacramento Avenue
Rose Polenzani Lyrics
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on Sacramento Avenue.
Holed up in the attic,
the people here don't know me,
but they don't seem to mind,
a homeless little girl
never did no harm
'til she's let inside.
Every day should be full of space.
Every day should see my lover's face
smiling back at me,
smiling.
She lives far away,
she is not my lover,
but I can just pretend,
life's been good to me,
and I'm happy with my life,
happy with my life.
It was a troublesome drive,
the last thing she said to me,
she was locked inside
some right-wing family.
You say it's a matter of time,
well that may be the case,
but time is just a part
of time and space.
The longer my arms,
the tighter my grip.
The more I hold,
the more I let slip.
And I never wrote you back,
my silence lets you know:
the less I know of you,
the less I let go.
And I'm happy with my life,
happy with my life.
The song Sacramento Avenue by Rose Polenzani tells the story of a homeless girl who has found refuge in an abandoned attic on the street of Sacramento Avenue. As she whistles away, she contemplates her situation and reflects on the love she has for someone who is far away. Despite the challenges of her situation, she finds contentment and happiness in her life. The song also touches on the idea of time and space, and how they are interconnected.
The lyrics suggest that the homeostasis of the singer's life depends on her detachment from society. She is able to find peace with her homelessness and transience because she is left alone by the people residing in Sacramento Avenue. Though she is an outsider in society, she has found a space where she is accepted and left alone because she does no harm. Additionally, the line "Every day should be full of space" suggests a desire for freedom and a rejection of societal expectations to conform to certain roles.
The singer's affection for her distant lover is a source of comfort in her life, providing solace and meaning. The line "life's been good to me" implies that she is grateful for the simple things in life and has found happiness in unexpected places. The conclusion, "the less I know of you, the less I let go," highlights the singer's internal conflict in wanting to hold onto her love despite the physical distance and lack of communication.
Overall, Sacramento Avenue is a contemplative and introspective song that highlights the desire for freedom and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm whistling away
on Sacramento Avenue.
I am happy and carefree as I walk along the street named Sacramento Avenue.
Holed up in the attic,
the people here don't know me,
but they don't seem to mind,
a homeless little girl
never did no harm
til she's let inside.
I am in an unknown place, but the people here don't care that I am here, and even though I am homeless, they don't mind me. The only reason for any harm is if I was to be denied entry.
Every day should be full of space.
Every day should see my lover's face
smiling back at me,
smiling.
She lives far away,
she is not my lover,
but I can just pretend,
life's been good to me,
and I'm happy with my life,
happy with my life.
Every day should be full of happiness and love. Though my life is not perfect because my lover is far away, I can pretend that she is here and that life is good for me. This makes me happy.
It was a troublesome drive,
the last thing she said to me,
she was locked inside
some right-wing family.
You say it's a matter of time,
well that may be the case,
but time is just a part
of time and space.
The last time I saw my lover, we had a difficult time together. She told me that she was with a family that held conservative views. I have hope that our situation will get better, but I know that time is not the only factor and that the universe is vast and complex.
The longer my arms,
the tighter my grip.
The more I hold,
the more I let slip.
And I never wrote you back,
my silence lets you know:
the less I know of you,
the less I let go.
I find that the tighter my hold is, the more things slip out of my grasp. I never wrote back to my lover, but my silence is a message to her that the less I know about her, the less I try to hold on.
And I'm happy with my life,
happy with my life.
Overall, despite any difficulties, I am happy with my life.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.