Bellwether (US-NY) - Roots lyrics

They cut the tree down In front of my house I watched the whole damn thing I watched the branches Splinter at the concrete I watched them haul it away That tree reminded me Of how things used to be Most of my memories Have shriveled up Got too weak and fell right off Like all these f**in' Autumn leaves I look around town familiar faces abound I guess no one got too far The chances they'll never take Can be seen on their face Every night spent at Tulip bars That town reminded me My friends are who they'll always be All of those memories Of parking lots In the Square Chased by cops It means the world to me The world to me... We tried to stay 18 for good, But time has shown We have no say. Damned if I do But I have to Be honest: Our youth is fading away I didn't grow up, I just grew so damn tired I watched my friends go separate ways And grow uninspired I said "goodbye" And turned my back on my little brother And tried my hardest not to cry When I left my Mother behind