Odes to Poncey-Highland · Track 9 · middle
North Highland
North Highland Avenue, the 'Highland' half of the name; the walkable corridor of shops, porches, and bars; the everyday charm of the street and its people.
Lyrics
[Intro] Let's take a walk. [Verse 1] Sunlight cutting through the canopy green Shadows dancing on the patio screen Everybody's out, just catching the breeze Dogs pulling tight on the leashes We're moving down the sidewalk, shoulder to frame Knowing half the passing faces by name [Chorus] Oh, North Highland, you're the heart of the stride Where the porches stay open and the doors swing wide Just a ribbon of pavement where the neighbors meet Finding everyday magic on a walkable street Yeah, the Highland side is where I want to be [Verse 2] Leave the car behind or walk from the house Heading down the corridor, aiming south Pull up a barstool at 842 North Highland George's cooking burgers since 1961, our own little island Grab a cold glass, hear the blues bleed out the door A familiar rhythm spilling out across the floor [Chorus] Oh, North Highland, you're the heart of the stride Where the porches stay open and the doors swing wide Just a ribbon of pavement where the neighbors meet Finding everyday magic on a walkable street Yeah, the Highland side is where I want to be [Bridge] Past the red bricks of Fire Station 19 Every sidewalk umbrella is catching a dream It's the rhythm of the footfalls, steady and sweet A village in the city that feels complete And the evening air is finally cooling down [Chorus] Oh, North Highland, you're the heart of the stride Where the porches stay open and the doors swing wide Just a ribbon of pavement where the neighbors meet Finding everyday magic on a walkable street Yeah, the Highland side is where I want to be [Outro] Walking past the neon, under the pines Following the avenue's familiar lines Just walking, just looking around Down the Highland side, watching the world go.