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The Streets
Lyrics for Song: On the Edge of a Cliff
Lyrics for Album: Everything Is Borrowed [2008]
I'm really okay, thanks
there's nothing to witness
I said as I looked back from the edge of a cliff
The old man looking down lent over the ridge struck with a grin
As if a blessing had hit him
I slumped on the jut of the cliff
Just leave me alone, this is none of your business
I will, said the old man, but just one thing
And what he said was so lovely it stunned me
He said: I lay right there once at the edge of the rock
I was ready to jump, I was ever so lost
But this gentleman stopped and said something I never forgot
For billions of years since the outset of time
Every single one of your ancestors has survived
Every single person on your mum and dad's side
Successfully looked after and passed on to you life
What are the chances of that, like?
It comes to me once in a while
And everywhere I tell folk it gets the best smile
And then the old man walked away and out of sight
Til the sound of him hiking turned to the sound of silence
I just froze in a profound surprise and from down on my pride I found a smile to my eyes
And for many days again I've been passing the same cliff
And on many occasions I'd chance on the same thing
Laying in the moss, in the same way I was would
Be another man looking like he needed a change of luck
So I'd say: I lay right there once at the edge of the rock
I was ready to jump, I was ever so lost
But this gentleman stopped and said something I never forgot
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On the Edge of a Cliff
Released on The Streets' 2008 album Everything Is Borrowed, 'On the Edge of a Cliff' stands as a defining track of the UK grime and jungle fusion era. The song exemplifies the artist's signature blend of aggressive, rhythmic delivery with introspective, socially conscious lyrics that explore themes of urban anxiety and existential dread. Produced with a dark, driving beat characteristic of late-2000s grime, the recording captures the tension and energy of the genre at its peak. It serves as a powerful addition to The Streets' discography, reflecting his continued evolution as a vocal force who merges street-level storytelling with high-production sonic textures. The track remains a staple for fans of the genre, illustrating the artist's ability to create immersive soundscapes that resonate with the struggles of modern city life. |
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| Album Lyrics: Everything Is Borrowed [2008] |
The Streets
"Everything Is Borrowed [2008]"
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