Parking In Detroit


Lyrics are sung to the music of 
David Bowie’s “Panic in Detroit”


                           Just another slow rush hour,
                              breathing exhaust fumes
                       Heading to downtown Motor City,
                          won’t get there anytime soon
            A giant pileup sits at the end of the long commute
             Parking in Detroit, wished he took another route
           Boss said come in today, she said come right away

                                  Parking in Detroit

        He cursed the accident that happened, made his arrival
                                              late
                  Traffic report said there were constructions

                            Redirected the wrong way
          A trickle of vehicles were all that could get through
            Parking in Detroit, wished he took another route
          Boss said come in today, she said come right away

                                 Parking in Detroit

               Hustling to his car, he made his way to work
                               And found his upper
                             relaxing in her negligee

          He fled and hid between the vending food machines
        Then jacked the resting cart parked outside the lounge

                             Avoiding a taxi situation,
                               found the parking lot

                  Raced back uptown with reckless speed,
                           shut off the ringing phone
           He parked outside a stranger’s house for awhile
                                 Parking in Detroit
                        He had to take another route
                            “Baby, please pick up!”
                          She said come right away

                                Parking in Detroit
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hamilton Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 8:57 AM
Hey Freddie cool song, love Bowie but don't know his song, but i'm sure this was a great spin on it! Take care big fella!
Callus Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 5:29 PM
A lovely song with an unexpected twist...a hasty exit and an alternative route to go with it! You entertain with a straight face, Freddie! Looks like traffic and parking problems in Detroit are not very different from those in Malta! Regards // paul
Duet Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 6:50 PM
Haha! Funny song...but I have a question: Is "upper" another word for "boss"?
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 7:23 AM
Yep. Upper Manage (or Menage in this pitiful case.) Lol. Ty for your loving support Carole. Love and joy always.
Gupta Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 12:23 PM
A pleasure to read ... A rhythm to enjoy ...
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Ty, Probir. Appreciate you stopping by, my friend. Love and peace.
Teagan Avatar
June 5, 2017 at 9:54 AM
wow! That middle part about her relaxing in her negligee was a surprise! :) and the ending! lol Nice song!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Ty, Becca. I know it's kinda racy, but that's the way the story goes, eh. Love the loving support. Love always.
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