Palisades Park
Counting Crows
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Somebody screamed and all of Jim Jeffries dreams Explode against a black fist He falls to the floor He stares up at the sky and he may wish he knew why But he can’t go back there no more Future sounds so crazy We’ve all heard that song before Tomorrow’s the name we change from yesterday to blame When the train just don’t stop here anymore I got starry-eyed on the coaster ride Andy says “Man, I need a break from the world outside These days my life just careens through a pinball machine I could do so much better but I can’t get off the TILT” There’s a photograph on the TV Black and white and Andy says something to you Jack Johnson straddling Reno, Nevada like She says “I forget myself sometimes too” Out past the doorways where we are sleeping The White Queens creep and the tomcats peep And now I’m not breaking The train’s just shaking And I’ve never made it here before There’s a Wild Mouse spinning the girls around Til they can’t take it anymore I used to dream in the dark of Palisades Park Up over the cliffs and down among the sparks It’s a long life full of long nights But it’s not what I was waiting for Everybody’s seen the horses diving down the shore It’s a miracle they don’t make them anymore So…”Make up ladies”…Wake up baby You walked into the bar like some Saturday star Stud-straight on spiked heels and needles and nerves You’re a downtown pride fully-amplified Clyde Gin-tight and aging but well-preserved Remember Andy standing outside your bedroom window Saying “Come on, let’s drive across to the Palisades Keep going til we hit Reno, Nevada” Don’t see Andy all that much these days Still there are pages in back of the Action stacks Where the White Queens creep and the tomcats peep And the train’s not braking The track’s just shaking And I never made it here before There’s a Sky Rocket turning the world around Til I can’t take it anymore You can carry that spark from Palisades Park Down over the cliffs and out into the dark It’s a long life full of long nights And it’s not what I was looking for Everybody dreams of horses flying ‘round the shore It’s a bad dream we’re not having anymore Man, have you seen Andy? Hey man, have you seen her around? Hey man, have you seen my my my Andy? Hey man, have you seen her? Have you seen him? Have you seen her? You seen Andy around? Dressed up in our pirate best All leathers and feathers and pearls Andy said “Look at me man! I am cookin’ These hands could finger up this whole world!” He says “Come outside Climb out your bedroom window Shimmy down the fire escape And say goodbye” Come outside Andy says “I’m dressed up just like Edie Changing all the time These leopard spots to polka dots And say goodbye” Come outside Maybe we could move to California Just meet me at the subway And say goodbye Come outside The cops all think we’re crazy But if you stay, you’ll just get married To a girl who’ll never know you And then say goodbye Hey Man, have you seen Andy? I lost her in the sun I was high as a kite on Lovely & White Man, you could lose anyone Hey man, have you seen Andy I don’t know where he’s gone Real love outlives teenage lust We could get wet and it keeps us warm Love is like Angel Dust Lovely sometimes changes us…sometimes not Have you been aching to trust or just…? Have you been waking yourself with lust…? Have you been making us up or just taking us home? It’s a long wait at a long light Cars frozen in flight All the traffic stops to stare At a crosswalk in Reno, Nevada Wearing nothing but air And a pair of grey paper wings Andy thinks “I got nothing to wear” We got nothing new and… We got nothing to wear… We got nothing to wear… We got nothing to wear…
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Written by: ADAM FREDRIC DURITZ
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Palisades Park" is a track from the rock genre, combining elements of alternative rock and indie rock, which are trademarks of Counting Crows' style.
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Album InformationThe song is featured on the band's 2014 album "Somewhere Under Wonderland," which is their seventh studio album.
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Song LengthThe song has unusual long length, being over 8 minutes long, which is fairly rare for mainstream rock songs.
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Song Structure"Palisades Park" is known for its complex structure. Instead of following a typical verse-chorus-verse structure, the song unfolds more like a short story or a novella.
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Lyrical InspirationThe song is loosely inspired by the real-life Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey, which was a famous amusement park that closed in 1971.
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Storytelling ApproachThe song is written in the first person, and tells a narrative story of a young boy’s experiences and transformations. It showcases Counting Crows' frontman Adam Duritz's storytelling ability.
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Musical CompositionThe song avails diverse instrumentation, featuring trumpets and piano solos, establishing a distinct sound in the band’s catalogue.
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Cinematic QualitySome critics and fans have noted that "Palisades Park" has a cinematic quality, painting vivid images and evoking strong emotions through its descriptive lyrics and dynamic musical shifts.
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Critics ReviewCritics have praised "Palisades Park" as a musical standout, noting it as a return to form for Counting Crows, and as one of the best tracks off of "Somewhere Under Wonderland."
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Live PerformancesDespite its length and complexity, the song has been performed live many times by Counting Crows, demonstrating their musical versatility and stage presence.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Palisades Park" uses animation to depict the song's narrative, blending a retro and modern aesthetic.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song's title and subject matter may also serve as a homage to the 1962 hit "Palisades Park" by Freddy Cannon, adding another layer of meaning for classic rock fans.
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