Sprawl I (Flatland) - Arcade Fire

Took a drive into the sprawl

To find the house where we used to stay

We couldn’t read the number in the dark

You said «let's save it for another day»

Took a drive into the sprawl

To find the places we used to play

It was the loneliest day of my life

You’re talking at me, but I’m still far away

Let’s take a drive through the sprawl

Through these towns they built to change

Then you said the emotions are dead

It’s no wonder that you feel so estranged

The cops shone their lights

On the reflectors of our bikes

Said «Do you kids know what time it is?»

Well, sir, it’s the first time I felt like something is mine

Like I have something to give

The last defender of the sprawl

Said «Well, where do you kids live?»

Well, sir, if you only knew what the answer’s worth

I’ve been searching every corner of the earth