Over the course of four years, Harvey traveled across the globe, from Aghanistan to Kosovo to Washington, later drawing on those trips as inspiration for the album. "The Community of Hope" is one song about her time in D.C.

In the track, Harvey describes what sounds like a tour of the city, referencing South Capitol Street, which she calls "the highway to death and destruction," and an unnamed school that "just looks like a s--- hole." But she also tackles specific locations. She eschews booming neighborhoods such as Shaw and the 14th Street Corridor and instead references the disappointing or failed developments that have recently affected the area east of the Anacostia River. Here are a few of those lyrics, explained.

Dining in Ward 7

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Lyrics: "And here's the one sit-down restaurant in Ward 7"

The Department of Homeland Security's headquarters

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Lyrics: "Here's the old mental institution / now the Homeland Security base"

Harvey's referencing St. Elizabeths Hospital, the former psychiatric facility whose grounds are slated to become headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security. The plan, more than a decade behind schedule and more than $1.5 billion over budget, has encountered significant delays and may never be completed. Meanwhile, the Wizards have hatched plans to build a 5,000-seat venue and practice complex on the site.

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The Walmart stores that never happened

Lyrics: "They're gonna put a Walmart here"