Streets of My Town Lyrics

Well they say home is where the heart is

But I lost my heart so long ago

Got buried 'neath the vast expanse

Of hundred wattage snow

And winter turned to spring

But then how mud encompassed everything

So I resigned to bide my time

And left my heart below

So I bought myself a compass

Placed it where my own heart ought to be

And since all compasses point north

I guess the Great White North is home to me

Levees may break

The earth may quake

And buildings will fall down

And craters may appear in every street of my town

Brittle as bones

They stand exposed

These trees on hollow ground

If they can plant their roots

I guess that I can too

On these streets of my town

Well no man is a nomad

For his whole life it seems to me

Feet get tired and soles wear thin

When wandering for eternity

And fate can be a fickle thing

When you don't believe in anything

But somehow I wound up

Back where the streets are paved with memories

So I bought myself a pocket watch

Just to hear that ticking sound

And I felt the wind pick up outside

As I watched the hours count down

Levees may break

The earth may quake

And buildings will fall down

And craters may appear in every street of my town

Brittle as bones

They stand exposed

These trees on hollow ground

If they can plant their roots

I guess that I can too

On these streets of my town

And I don't know if I'll stay this time

If it's different than before

But these streets will keep my heart safe

'Til I find the home I'm looking for

Levees may break

The earth may quake

And buildings will fall down

And craters may appear in every street of my town

Brittle as bones

They stand exposed

These trees on hollow ground

If they can plant their roots

I guess that I can too

On these streets of my town

Levees may break

The earth may quake

And buildings will fall down

And craters may appear in every street of my town

Brittle as bones

They stand exposed

These trees on hollow ground

If they can plant their roots

I guess that I can too

On these streets of my town

If they can plant their roots

I guess that I can too

On these streets of my town