Samm Henshaw's poignant lyrics explore the complexities of a relationship strained by distance and time. The song delves into themes of nostalgia, regret, and longing as the narrator reminisces about plans and dreams that never materialized. Despite their best intentions, the couple finds themselves drifting apart, symbolized by the "4 AM in East Detroit" setting—a time of solitude and reflection. The mention of "good intentions" leading to "bad days" underscores how even well-meaning efforts can falter. Ultimately, the song conveys a deep yearning to return to happier times and mend broken bonds, highlighting the emotional struggle between pride and vulnerability in seeking reconciliation.
East Detroit
Lyrics
We said Paris all spring
Made names for the offspring
Colors for the vows
Where are you right now?
We made plans for all things
But our dreams were just dreams
Dreams don't work sometimes
It stays on my mind
I had dreams of making love from scratch, uh
You had tendencies and mine could match
And I'd do anything to bring that back
But time don't go in rewind, no
Roadways stay paved with good intentions
Lead to bad days, we'll wait, get the money
We're the O'Jays, why can't
We just go back to the old days, old days?
Like we used to be
Baby, it's 4 AM in East Detroit
And I'd do anything to hear your voice, your voice
It gets so lonely when your heart is broken
I was hoping we could talk it out
Maybe we could talk it out
4 AM I'm fine but you've been on my mind
I can't lie, can't be the first to call
My pride won't let me fall, not this time
Time heals everything but this wound
Baby, I'm so tired of sleeping in the guest room
Wondering what you're doing in the next room and
Make your next move, yeah, your best move
Baby, it's 4 AM in East Detroit
And I'd to anything to hear your voice, your voice
You're so lonely when your heart is broken
I was hoping we could talk it out
Maybe we could talk it out (maybe we could talk it out)
Roadways stay paved with good intentions
Lead to bad days, we'll wait, get the money
We're the O'Jays, why can't
We just go back to the old days, old days?
Like we used to be
Roadways stay paved with good intentions
Lead to bad days, we'll wait, get the money
We're the O'Jays, why can't
We just go back to the old days, old days?
Like we used to be
Writer(s): Samm Henshaw, Joshua Grant, Gaetan Judd, Coleridge Tillman
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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