The water broke past the levee My heart beats hard and heavy There's so much more to say But I'm silent for now I'm lost deep in the emotions That hit me just like an ocean That seemed to refreshing once But it's not for now Because the marching bands will roll I'll find my city in my soul Because I plan on growing old On the avenue My best friend's house Lies beneath the teardrops God has bequeathed To add to the pool of rage that I float for now I never thought I would see In my lifetime my memory But fate has a way to show Who's the boss for now Because the marching bands will roll I'll find my city in my soul Because I plan on growing old On the avenue And the parades will ride again I'll see my family and my friends Because this cannot be the end Of the avenue It's so hard to take this hurt And hide it on a shelf It's just 'cause I never want To be from somewhere else I never ever will be [Incomprehensible] Deep in my darkest hour Standing alone in the shower I let my emotions go For now Because the marching bands will roll I'll find my city in my soul Because I plan on growing old On the avenue And the parades will ride again I'll see my family and my friends Because this will not be the end Of the avenue, alright Yes, all the marching bands will roll And the saints won the Superbowl And there ain't nowhere else to go But the avenue On the avenue On the avenue