Kicking us out around dawn The cops came to say our time was up We just wanted to keep what was left Had our hands reaching out for that one silver bullet I love the city The river bleeds royal blood All around, beautiful ruins brought to dust Let the beat go on In god we trust So don't lose faith in us My mama always said The kids will save Detroit I had taken the longer way home To hear the plaza hart's sweet sounds It's a place I had felt I belonged The rhythms soul heals a strangers heart This city haunts me The vacant lots once so strong Call it home, feel it breathing If you listen close, you'll hear the beat go on In god we trust So don't lose faith in us My mama always said The kids will save Detroit The city, it haunts me Detroit city, her beat goes on and on and on Detroit city, her beat goes on and on and on In god we trust So don't lose faith in us My mama always said The kids will save Detroit