| John K. Samson – Heart of the Continent Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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For about 50 years, a store called United Army Surplus Sales was located at the corner of Memorial Boulevard and Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. You can see a picture of it here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2935061519_39a2ef3d7f.jpg It was torn down in 2008, and they've since built a new building for the University of Winnipeg on the site. In the song, a person is standing near the debris after the demolition, remembering the store that used to be there, and the person he used to be. He thinks about the way the past disappears without you even noticing it, just like there's no sign to tell you when you've left the city, and you're left with the things you wish you had said when you had the chance. |
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| The Mountain Goats – Against Pollution Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| I've always seen him shooting the guy, and particularly him saying he would do it again, as being very life-affirming. He wants to live his life enough that's he's willing to take the steps he needs to in order to protect it. | |
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