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Our Fair City

from Life of the Party by Richard Turgeon

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This song is about the sad state—or downward spiral—of my home city, San Francisco.

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We treat our people with compassion
Just watch your back when you are visiting alone
Without a home but they’re not homeless
A West Coast paradise that’s everyone’s to own

These city streets are full of bodies
Just step right over them before they fade away

Our fair city
It’s the California Dream
Our fair city
You can just ignore the screams
Our fair city
Step inside the danger zone
Our fair city
Call it hell, I call it home

Just step right up and pick your poison
What doesn’t kill you only makes you want some more
It’s better when you turned a blind eye
Sunshine in squalor ‘cause it’s what we’re fighting for

These city streets are full of bodies
Just step right over them before they fade away

Our fair city
It’s the California Dream
Our fair city
You can just ignore the screams
Our fair city
Step inside the danger zone
Our fair city
Call it hell, I call it home

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from Life of the Party, released November 18, 2023
Music, lyrics, drums, vocals, guitars, production, mix and master by Richard Turgeon

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Richard Turgeon San Francisco, California

I'm a suburban dad who writes, performs, and produces original rock songs. I play most of the instruments myself.

My new EP, 'Campfire Songs,' is available now on all digital outlets and on Kool Kat Records (CD).

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