“This began as a sort of joke to myself. I wanted to write a song called ‘#1234’ that would act as a homage to The Ramones. While writing it I thought, ‘what better way to pay homage than to just name off the original lineup [of the band] one by one?’ Once I had done that, I decided to tie a neat little bow on it by lifting the refrain off the chorus of one of my favorite songs ever, ‘People Who Died’ by Jim Carroll. I do not know what kind of relationship Jim Carroll and The Ramones had, though I imagine they all knew each other, as they ran in the same scene. So let it be known: This song is dedicated to Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee and Tommy Ramone as well as Jim Carroll. May they all rest in peace and be wearing leather jackets in rock ‘n’ roll heaven.”

Kevin Morby Explains His New Album, 'City Music' Track By Track — NPR.org

You're in a New York apartment, alone on a warm night, hearing the sounds of the city drift up from the streets. Or you're in Paris and part of the noise, moving through the crowded streets and sidewalks, both feeling the weight of the world and a being a part of that weight.