One Great City! Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Rie-mix 

Cover art for One Great City! lyrics by Weakerthans, The

Obviously this song is about Winnipeg and the people in it, but I also think it's about being in a place, like mental state, and not being able to leave. You hate being there, and it's always the same things over and over while you're there, but you're stuck.

Completely agree. At face value the song is demonstrating his frustration and dislike for the city of Winnipeg. However, on a deeper level, I would agree with you that his opinion of Winnipeg acts as a metaphor for a 'mental rut' so to speak. A state of mind where the emotions you're feeling leave you feeling stuck, depressed and frustrated