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Demolition Alley

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Demolition Alley Lyrics

I¹ve been working all day down on demolition alley
Looking down the barrel of a twelve gauge gun
Digging up rocks in this God forsaken valley
Breaking my back in the mid day sun

Chorus
I served my time I lost my wind
On demolition alley
Demolition alley

Days go by but it feels like a lifetime
Dragging me down like a ball and chain
Doing my time just walking in a straight line
It¹s the only thing I know just to handle my pain

Chorus
Guitar solo

One of these days I¹m just gonna have to break free
Taking my chances living on the run
There¹s only one man that can ever really stop me
He¹s looking down the barrel of that twelve gauge gun

Chorus

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seven On Jun 05, 2002

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2002-06-05 07:12:38

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by Kingofstilport

2y ago

In this track, Saxon explores the themes of struggle, hardship, and the desire for freedom through the lens of a blue-collar worker who feels like a prisoner to life's rules. Their relentless toil and monotony of laboring in a difficult environment, are symbolized by the demolition alley; Alternatively, their job is labeled as rather dangerous for them working in a scorching land picking at boulders. Whether it is to be taken serious or metaphorically, its point of grueling tasks and hardships stands. Despite the physical and mental exhaustion that work and life throw, the song captures the notion of perseverance in the face of adversity while also touching on themes of self-realization and the longing for freedom from oppressive circumstances.

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