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Subcity
album cover
Subcity was released on September 1, 1989 by Elektra Records as a part of the album Crossroads
September 1, 1989
LabelElektra Records
LanguageEnglish
BPM133
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
People say it doesn't exist
'Cause no one would like to admit
That there is
A city underground
[Verse 2]
People live everyday
Off of the waste and decay
Off the discards
Of their fellow man
[Chorus]
Here in Subcity
Life is hard
We can't receive
Any government relief
Won't you please
Please give the President
My honest regards
For disregarding me?
[Verse 3]
Says too much crime
In these city streets
My sentiments exactly
Government and big business
Hold the purse strings
When I worked, I worked for the factories
I'm at the mercy of the world
Guess I'm lucky to be alive
[Chorus]
'Cause here in Subcity
Life is hard
And we can't receive
Any government relief
Won't you please
Give Mr. President
My honest regards
For disregarding me?
[Verse 4]
They say we've fallen through the cracks
Say the system works but
We won't let it help
I guess they never stop to think
We might not just want handouts
A way to make an honest living (Living)
This ain't living
[Chorus]
Here in Subcity
Life is hard
We can't receive
Any government relief
I'd like to please
Please give the president
My honest regards
For disregarding me
[Verse 5]
What did I do to deserve this?
Had my trust in God
Worked every day of my life
Thought I had some guarantees
That's what I thought
At least that's what I thought
[Chorus]
'Cause here in Subcity
Life is hard
We can't receive
Any government relief
I'd like to please
Give Mr. President
My honest regards
For disregarding me
[Verse 6]
Last night I had another restless sleep
Wondering what tomorrow might bring
That's not a dream
The cold blue light was shining down on me
I screamed myself awake
Thought I must be dying
Thought I must be dying
[Chorus]
'Cause here in Subcity
Life is hard
We can't receive
Any government relief
I'd like to please
Give Mr. President
My honest regards
For disregarding me
[Outro]
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Disregarding me
Written by: Tracy L. Chapman
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