Flooded Basements, Abandoned Beaches

Lyrics

Walking in Chicago On the sidewalk by the lake I know I've got life-size Decisions to make Skyline reminds me of The progress that's been made Then I look at the lake And it reminds of downstate We would jump in the Crab Orchard With mouths open wide Drink down the chemical cocktail With pride Because we knew we'd be having A blast when we died On that beach's been abandoned Since 1989 Were parents right when they said "With money comes freedom" As the bills piled up I'm inclined to believe them But the beaches and basement Are planted in my mind I've never been more carefree Than when I didn't have a dime We've already won (just quit the race)