Down In The City

I was looking for redemption in the city
I cut ties to my old home town
Trying to escape feelings dark and shitty
Echoes from the past held me down

I'd hoped the city would turn my life around
After childhood where I never did belong
Searched for a path that never was found
Every twist and turn was wrong

Lift me from these dingy streets, give me some relief
Show me some compassion, give me some belief
Save me from the darkness that dominates my soul
Help me leave my aimless ways, give me some control

Busked city streets; songs didn't resonate
But earned enough coins to stay alive
Hopes and dreams couldn't help but stagnate
Bottles and pills helped me to survive

Lift me from these dingy streets, give me some relief
Show me some compassion, give me some belief
Save me from the darkness that dominates my soul
Help me leave my aimless ways, give me some control

Down in the city, sinking deep
(Failed by broken spells)
Down in the city, the way out steep
(Unattainable citadels)
Down in the city, sliding low
(Trapped by fading dreams)
Down in the city, movement slow
(Mouthing silent screams)
Down in the city, losing hope
(Near the end)
Down in the city, can no longer cope
(Can you help me to defend my sanity)