The song "Movin' to the City" by Jason Anderson captures the experience of leaving a rural, desert-like area and moving to a more urban environment, specifically the city. The lyrics paint a picture of a rugged, wild and somewhat lawless landscape, with references to tumbleweeds, Joshua trees, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and gila monsters. The references to BMX ramps, double wides, and meth labs evoke a sense of a rough and gritty rural community. The song also alludes to encountering unique and unusual characters, such as a homeless Navajo person begging for cigarettes and individuals wearing dusty white denim and a Charlotte Hornets starter jacket. These details reflect a sense of the unconventional and perhaps even fringe elements of the community the singer is leaving behind. The decision to move to the city is presented as a positive one, with the repeated refrain "We're movin' to the city" expressing a sense of hope, excitement, and anticipation for what the urban environment has to offer. The repetition of the phrase "That's alright for me and my baby" reinforces the belief that the move is the right decision for the singer and their partner. Overall, the song captures the spirit of adventure, the desire for a new beginning, and the anticipation of the opportunities and experiences that await in the city. It also provides a contrast between the rugged and unique qualities of rural desert life, and the promise of something new and different in the urban landscape.
