Ironbound / Fancy Poultry Suzanne Vega
"Ironbound / Fancy Poultry" by Suzanne Vega, released in 1987, is a blend of folk and rock, showcasing Vega's signature storytelling style. The lyrics explore themes of urban life, isolation, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting on the struggles of the working class. Musically, it features a minimalist arrangement with a haunting melody and spoken-word elements, enhancing its emotional depth. The song's vivid imagery and poignant narrative have solidified Vega's impact in the singer-songwriter genre. #FolkRock
[Part I: Ironbound]
[Verse 1]
In the Ironbound section near Avenue L
Where the Portuguese women come to see what you sell
The clouds so low, the morning so slow
As the wires cut through the sky
[Verse 2]
The beams and bridges cut the light on the ground
Into little triangles and the rails run round
Through the rust and heat
The light and sweet coffee color of her skin
[Chorus]
Bound up in iron and wire and fate
Watching her walk him up to the gate
In front of the Ironbound school yard
[Verse 3]
Kids will grow like weeds on a fence
She says they look for the light, they try to make sense
They come up through the cracks like grass on the tracks
She touches him goodbye
[Chorus]
Steps off the curb and into the street
The blood and feathers near her feet
Into the Ironbound market
[Verse 1]
In the Ironbound section near Avenue L
Where the Portuguese women come to see what you sell
The clouds so low, the morning so slow
As the wires cut through the sky
[Verse 2]
The beams and bridges cut the light on the ground
Into little triangles and the rails run round
Through the rust and heat
The light and sweet coffee color of her skin
[Chorus]
Bound up in iron and wire and fate
Watching her walk him up to the gate
In front of the Ironbound school yard
[Verse 3]
Kids will grow like weeds on a fence
She says they look for the light, they try to make sense
They come up through the cracks like grass on the tracks
She touches him goodbye
[Chorus]
Steps off the curb and into the street
The blood and feathers near her feet
Into the Ironbound market
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