Alameda is the first song in Lewis' new EP, “Bouquet”. Its about a black person he knew who was wrongfully accused of crime and sent to prison.
[Verse 1]
You're never falling in line
Outskirts of Alameda, thizzing with a glowlight
You caught the beat in your spine
I was your little bro, seeing for the first time
[Chorus]
Dancing in between the sea and the purple sky, oh my
We were fragile in between many faces in our lives
I leaned my little life up over you and you pointed to the way
You told me that as long as I'm with you, I don't need to be afraid
[Verse 2]
Out in the street 'til sunrise
Late walking home when we come upon the blue lights
They caught you under the car
Two little baggies in the pockets of your Carhartt
[Bridge]
(Oh, I'm just a boy but that isn't right)
(Oh, I'm just a boy but that isn't right)
(You telling me if he was white)
(Then he would have to spend the night)
(Oh, I'm just a boy but that isn't right)
(Oh, I'm just a-)
[Chorus]
Speaking in between the glass on a silver line, oh my
Looking fragile in between many faces in our lives
You leaned your little life up over me and I told you to be brave
I promised that as long as you're with me, you won't need to be afraid
[Outro]
(Oh, I'm just a boy but that isn't-)
Lewis Del Mar released Alameda on Wed Feb 24 2021.