Discover the story of the song > One Great City! – The Weakerthans

The protagonist is describing the end of his day in Winnipeg, Canada. He hears the rush and noise of people in the subway, and feels frustrated at the crowdedness. In a store, an employee tries to count change without saying how much they dislike the city. The protagonist is stuck in traffic and hears someone complaining about gas prices, which reinforces his hatred of Winnipeg. He imagines a wealthy businessman who loves the city but will destroy a poorer area to build something new, which the protagonist believes shows a lack of care for people who live there.