Gratitude Walks
American Music Club · Mercury [1993]
Why don't you be good for something
And draw down the shade?
On a sign that sat up all night shivering
On a sign that sat up all night afraid
Well now chains on the oasis that
Leads a man to drink
Drunk on the kind of applause
That gets louder the lower you sink
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Pull it from the air
And they throw it in the blue
And you're spinning under their wheels
Trapped in your room
You're jumpy, you don't want to see
You don't want to see them have their fun
Slap her face if she should laugh
Push him down if he should try and run
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Take a number for your big woman
They sold the rules of dream land in cotton, wool, and cement
Well it's never what you want
It's just the kind of thing that always happens here
Yeah, you watch the good old days pass you by
Leaving your cupboards bare
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
And draw down the shade?
On a sign that sat up all night shivering
On a sign that sat up all night afraid
Well now chains on the oasis that
Leads a man to drink
Drunk on the kind of applause
That gets louder the lower you sink
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Pull it from the air
And they throw it in the blue
And you're spinning under their wheels
Trapped in your room
You're jumpy, you don't want to see
You don't want to see them have their fun
Slap her face if she should laugh
Push him down if he should try and run
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Take a number for your big woman
They sold the rules of dream land in cotton, wool, and cement
Well it's never what you want
It's just the kind of thing that always happens here
Yeah, you watch the good old days pass you by
Leaving your cupboards bare
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks
Gratitude walks on sixth street
Gratitude Walks
American Music Club's 'Gratitude Walks' stands as a defining track from their 1993 album 'Mercury [1993]'. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie rock, post-punk, and alternative influences, characterized by driving rhythms and introspective lyrics. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the recording captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that would become hallmarks of their discography. As part of their broader catalog, 'Gratitude Walks' reflects the band's commitment to crafting atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking authentic, emotionally charged music from the early 1990s.