Walk Us Uptown Elvis Costello and The Roots
"Walk Us Uptown" by Elvis Costello and The Roots, released in 2013, blends #HipHop and #Rock. The song explores themes of urban life, disillusionment, and the search for connection amidst chaos. Its unique musical elements include jazzy instrumentals and Costello's distinctive vocal style. The collaboration highlights cultural fusion and revitalizes Costello’s sound.
[Verse 1]
Will you walk us uptown?
And wherever you go, you know we will follow
Will you walk us uptown? And we'll stand in the light
Of your new killing ground
And we won't make a sound
Except to sing our sorrow
Will you walk us uptown while our tears run in torrents?
To suffer in silence or pray for some solace
Will you wash away our sins in the crossfire and cross-currents?
As you uncross your fingers, and take out some insurance
[Chorus]
No matter what the price
It's your own paradise
Will you walk us uptown?
Will you walk us uptown?
[Verse 2]
Some hearts are sinking and some hearts are a-flutter
Some scoop gold from the dirt in the gutter
Or swallow the earth, pouring into your mouth
As they bury us upright saying, "Everything's alright"
Will you walk us uptown like some said that you could?
We will feast on your flesh and drink down your blood
Will you haul down that flag and dishonor that vow?
'Cause we must not change its color now
Will you walk us uptown?
Will you walk us uptown?
And wherever you go, you know we will follow
Will you walk us uptown? And we'll stand in the light
Of your new killing ground
And we won't make a sound
Except to sing our sorrow
Will you walk us uptown while our tears run in torrents?
To suffer in silence or pray for some solace
Will you wash away our sins in the crossfire and cross-currents?
As you uncross your fingers, and take out some insurance
[Chorus]
No matter what the price
It's your own paradise
Will you walk us uptown?
Will you walk us uptown?
[Verse 2]
Some hearts are sinking and some hearts are a-flutter
Some scoop gold from the dirt in the gutter
Or swallow the earth, pouring into your mouth
As they bury us upright saying, "Everything's alright"
Will you walk us uptown like some said that you could?
We will feast on your flesh and drink down your blood
Will you haul down that flag and dishonor that vow?
'Cause we must not change its color now
Will you walk us uptown?
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