Cooder, Ry - Gentrification Lyrics
Standing on corner, spending my time
Out of a job, not earning a dime
Lady steps up, says I suppose
You're a stylish young man by the looks of your clothes
This building's been sold to Johnny Depp
Who? Take the buyout, relocate
The Googlemen are coming downtown, so don't be late
I said this is my apartment just a hole in the wall
Got to sleep in the kitchen with your feet in the hall
No hot water, no windows and doors
You got to make it past all the real estate agents, junkies and ho's
I live in the heart of the city, ain't no coffee shops around
Gentrification is here, one thing I know
You can't stand pat, I declare you got to step it up and go
Gentrification is here, sho' is worryin' my mind
Can't understand why an uptown Googleman wants a downtown room like mine
Gentrification
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Cooder, Ry Gentrification Comments
Gentrification (lyrics)
by Ry Cooder
Album:The Prodigal Son
Standin' on corner, spendin' my time
Out of a job, not earnin' a dime
Lady steps up, says "I suppose
You're a stylish young man by the looks of your clothes"
She said "Trust me and take a little tip
This buildin's been sold to Johnny Depp"
Who? "Take the buyout, relocate
The Google-men are comin' downtown, so don't be late"
I said "This is my apartment, just a hole in the wall
Got to sleep in the kitchen with your feet in the hall
No hot water, no windows and doors
You got to make it past all the real estate agents, junkies and hoes"
I live in the heart of the city, ain't no coffee shops around
I heard them Google-men drink so much coffee, I declare, I think they might drown
Gentrification is here, one thing I know
You can't stand pat, I declare you got to step it up and go
Gentrification is here, sho' is worryin' my mind
Can't understand why an uptown Google-man wants a downtown room like mine
Gentrification
Powerful words! Powerful song and artist!
One of Ry's best albums in years and that's saying something. Thankfully we still have music legends as talented and experiences as Ry Cooder that still record great records. He has filmed some studio recordings of 3 or 4 tracks from Prodigal Son, check them out.
Ce type est tout simplement un génie, reconnaissable a la première écoute. Rhaaaaa lovely !!!
C'est vrai , je ne passe pas un jour sans l'écouter ... quelquefois juste un morceau ...
Brilliant. Ry is back, and about time! Best album I’ve heard in years 😊
Mr Ry, you continue to deliver amazing music to the delight of ears everywhere. You Sir are a National Treasure. May God Bless you keeping you Healthy and Safe 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Proves best songs still come from the 'oldies'. A real gem.
I love this song