Discover the story of the song > Queen of the Surface Streets – devotchka

The song is about the protagonist's daily struggles commuting to work and feeling stuck in a dead-end job. They find solace in their romantic partner, whom they refer to as the queen of all the surface streets, and would do anything for them, including moving rocks and enduring the unpleasantness of their job. Ultimately, the protagonist values their relationship with their partner more than anything else.