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As urban and rural communities are becoming more distinct 
Along demographic lines
They are also becoming more polarized politically
They have widely different views when it comes to social and political issues
Whether it be views on immigration
Same-sex marriage, religion, government or businesses
There are wide gaps between urban and rural communities

As I grow older and wise
I choose to lean on one side
There is increasing evidence to prove our social divide
And we collide
Be careful should somebody misguide you
It's up to you to judge and make sense of what this world provides you
Some say it's holding us back, some say it's truly empowering
We just can't seem to see eye to eye on almost anything
One day we might reconcile the things that we spew
Yes we have opposite views, but I can empathize too
If we just take a step back and approach it without hostility
Accept each other's points and arguments with humility
Come to an understanding for a minute or two
That's when the line disappears, so cross the border come through
I'm from the urban life typically be opposite of you
You're from the rural life usually be opposite of blue
I think the urban rural divide is rooted in geography
How you affiliate is determined by your proximity to the city

Everybody pick a side
I know where I stand on the line
Hello from the urbanite
This is our great divide
Everybody pick a side
I know where I stand on the line
Hello from the urbanite
This is our great divide

Environment shaping our social views, and our political views
It is fine to refute but I believe it is true
Urban dwellers tend to be more forward thinking and progressive
But we're disconnected from relationships too
You rural dwellers are more intimate with strong social ties
Every neighbour and local you know they say hi's and goodbyes
But everything is just personal, nothing is reversible
If there is an outcast, it's rarely permissible
Surely you've been feeling social pressure to conform
Here in the city it's different cause being different's the norm
You do stay true to yourself, stick to traditional views
Us urban dwellers are too open make our morals feel loose
Open to liberal ideas, these unconventional views
The urban landscape for the outrageous eccentric imbued
We choose to live where best aligned with our values and beliefs
We choose to live where best aligned with what we strive to achieve

Everybody pick a side
I know where I stand on the line
Hello from the urbanite
This is our great divide
Everybody pick a side
I know where I stand on the line
Hello from the urbanite
This is our great divide

I love the spontaneous nature of life in this jungle
Millennials downtown be swiping on Tinder, Hinge or Bumble
Lot of colorful characters young and free going through motions
Without no pressure no structure living life without direction
So many young, many progressive
They're educated more cultivated with broader knowledge of the world
They're well travelled also tolerant and friendly
I just fit in, I feel like I belong in this place
I just fit in, with all these other like-minded people
Stand up for inclusivity because everybody equal
I don't mean no hostility to rural dwellers or rightys
But you are backwards, I'm not a good fit is putting it lightly

Everybody pick a side
I know where I stand on the line
Hello from the urbanite
This is our great divide

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