Waterbird Board: Space three
March 21, 2006 02:43 PM
"Well we're waiting here in Allentown
For the Pennsylvania we never found,
For the promises our teachers gave,
If we worked hard,
If we behaved."
Both "Allentown" and "Downeaster Alexa" are reflective of better times. "Allentown" speaks of lost hope and a lack of promised opportunities. "Downeaster Alexa" reminisces about more successful times on the sea.
"Allentown" relates to spot number one because both songs speak of something that is still missing -- something that the singer is "searching" for.
Posted by Lauren at March 21, 2006 02:43 PMMay 18, 2006