Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “50th and Bay” by Dirt Bike Annie
50th and Bay is an ode to an age-old rite of passage: falling in love in a city. It follows Dirt Bike Annie’s protagonist as they take a late night walk down the busy streets of a cityscape lit up with the flickering lights of hope. Through her nostalgic lyrics, she paints the picture of being young and in love, as she compares her raw emotions to the lights of the city. She captures the joy of being able to let go of all her worries and just bask in the moment. The chorus sums up this feeling of freedom and love by singing:
“Light up the sky/ From 50th and Bay/ Dance in the street/ Until daybreak”
The song serves as a reminder that no matter what age we are, the simple act of falling in love still holds the same amount of power no matter what city you’re in. And it ultimately serves as an ode to the joys of young love and allowing yourself to be vulnerable and let it take you away.