Detroit blues
Vince Benedetti meets Diana Krall Lyrics

It's right in the U.S.A.
The city referred to in this song is located in the United States of America.

You hear of it everyday
This city is often in the news and talked about in everyday conversations.

A city of much renown
This is a city that is well-known and famous for many things.

They call it the motor town
This city is nicknamed 'motor town', likely due to its history in the automobile industry.

And there's a story to be told
There is a narrative or message about this city that needs to be shared.

About a city gone cold
This city has lost some of its warmth and vibrancy, perhaps due to its struggles and challenges.

The drugs in our neighborhoods
Illegal drugs are present and possibly causing issues in the city's communities.

Our schools and our playgrounds too
Even the places where children are supposed to learn and play are affected by some of these issues.

The gunshots, they pierce the air
The sound of gunshots is frequently heard and likely contributes to an atmosphere of fear and danger.

A child was just standing there
Even innocent children can get caught up in these dangerous situations and suffer as a result.

There seems to be so much despair
The overall feeling in this city may be one of hopelessness, sadness, and desperation.

That nobody seems to care
It could feel like no one is taking action or trying to help address these issues.

A city with much to lose
This city has many valuable things to offer, but these issues could be putting its future at risk.

We'll call it the Detroit Blues
The struggles and challenges faced by this city might be summed up and referred to as the 'Detroit Blues'.

It's big city U.S.A.
This is a large and significant city within the United States of America.

And towns not so far away
The issues facing this city could potentially affect other nearby towns and communities as well.

There seems to be no end in sight
The problems facing this city might feel overwhelming and never-ending.

Unless we stand up and fight
However, there is a way to move forward and overcome these challenges, but it will take effort and action.

Our children when they come home
When children return home from school or other activities in the city,

Should not be home all alone
It's not ideal for them to be left alone and without supervision.

They come in and see you there
Instead, it's important for them to have a caring and present adult in their lives.

And know that you really care
This can help them feel secure, loved, and supported.

So that they will be spared the Detroit Blues
Having a safe and supportive home life can help children avoid some of the struggles and issues facing this city.

Now we don't have too much time
There's a sense of urgency to take action and address these issues before it's too late.

Our future is on the line
The future of this city and its residents is at risk and may depend on how these issues are addressed.

And maybe the way we live
Perhaps the way of life in this city needs to change in order to create a better future.

Is not all that life can give
There may be other, better ways of living that could be explored and implemented.

We really need to lose the Detroit Blues
In order to move forward and create a brighter future, this city needs to address and overcome its current struggles and challenges.