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You Can see the stars on a clear night. You can get out to the interstate in under Five minutes. You can hear the kids playing in The yard. You can keep a deadbolt on the Door. You can fall asleep to the sound of The river. This is all so nice. This is all so nice. It's the kind of place I thought I'd never Find. But if I'm being honest, I, I miss the alley shortcuts. Back streets and laundromats. Corner stores and heart attacks. If, if, I'm being honest, I, I miss the Alley shortcuts. Dart-dart-dart-dart-dart-dart-darting down the dark Hall. Escaping out the side door. You, You, you can be at the diner by nine. You can keep the curtains open all the time. You can trust that the water's safe to drink. You can find a good place to park. You can take the dogs to the park. You can breathe without smelling gasoline. This is all so nice. This is all so nice. It's the kind of place I thought I'd never Find. But if I'm being honest, I, I miss the alley shortcuts. Back streets and laundromats. Corner stores and heart attacks. If, if, if, I'm being honest, I, Miss the alley shortcuts. Dart-dart-dart-dart-dart-dart-darting down the dark Hall. Escaping out the side door.