"Street Robbery Blues" by John Nolan is a song that tells the story of a personal encounter with a street robbery. The narrator is walking home at midnight, enjoying the peacefulness of the moonlight when they come across two men approaching them from a dead end. These men start making demands, and one of them claims to have a gun or something that resembles one. The lyrics explore the conflicting emotions and choices faced by the narrator in this tense situation. They contemplate the dichotomy between comfort and slavery, cowardice and bravery, as they struggle to come up with a solution. The narrator acknowledges their lack of good ideas to handle the situation, indicating the desperation and vulnerability they feel. In the end, the narrator opts for submission, giving the robbers permission to take their belongings. Despite feeling confused and alone, they are relatively fortunate as only their phone and a bit of their faith in human kindness are taken. The song captures the sense of powerlessness and the difficult decisions individuals may face when confronted with such a dangerous situation. It reflects on the internal conflict and the lingering impact this kind of incident can have on one's perspective and trust in others.
