Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Walking down these streets alone
Every step I take feels heavy
People rushing past me fast
Trying to make sense of any
Little piece of hope today
But the air is thick with pain
I can barely breathe out here
When they strike again, again
[Chorus]
My city breathes tear gas
(Oh-oh, tear gas)
I can't see through the past
(Oh-oh, can't see)
My city breathes tear gas
(Oh-oh, tear gas)
How long will this day last?
[Verse 2]
Morning comes with sirens loud
Children running, mothers crying
Yesterday was just like this
And tomorrow's not surprising
On my knees I touch the ground
Feel the earth beneath shake hard
Every street tells me the truth
Every wall is battle-scarred
[Bridge]
La-la-la, ya habibi
(Ah-ah-ah-ah)
La-la-la, ya habibi
(Oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Extended vocalizations: Ahhhhhh-yaaaaah]
[Verse 3]
I remember peaceful days
Now they seem so far away
Got my people by my side
That's the only price I'll pay
Standing strong is all we got
In these streets we call our home
My city breathes, my city bleeds
But we'll never stand alone
[Chorus]
My city breathes tear gas
(Oh-oh, tear gas)
I can't see through the past
(Oh-oh, can't see)
My city breathes tear gas
(Oh-oh, tear gas)
How long will this day last?