3 Centuries

[Verse 1] In the heart of West Mifflin, where the memories reside, Century 3 Mall stood tall, a beacon far and wide. Built on slag from steel, in ‘79 it came to life, A place where dreams were forged, amidst the bustling strife. [Pre-Chorus] But the years were unkind, and the lights began to fade, Stores closed one by one, leaving shadows where kids played. [Chorus] Goodbye to Century 3, where the joy used to be, Echoes of laughter in the halls, now just a memory. Demolition tears it down, brick by broken brick, Where we once found magic, now the dust grows thick. [Verse 2] From Gimbels to Sears, the anchor stores so grand, To the food court delights, pretzels in your hand. Century 3 Chevrolet, just a stone’s throw away, Now watches as the mall crumbles, day by day. [Pre-Chorus] Vandals took their toll, as the structure fell apart, Graffiti on the walls, a sign of a broken heart. [Chorus] Goodbye to Century 3, where the joy used to be, Echoes of laughter in the halls, now just a memory. Demolition tears it down, brick by broken brick, Where we once found magic, now the dust grows thick. [Bridge] Condemned and left to decay, in 2023 they said, It’s time to tear it down, let go of what we dread. The parking lots are empty, the stores are all but gone, A ghost of what it was, where we used to belong. [Chorus] Goodbye to Century 3, where the joy used to be, Echoes of laughter in the halls, now just a memory. Demolition tears it down, brick by broken brick, Where we once found magic, now the dust grows thick. [Outro] So here’s to the days, when the mall was alive, A piece of our history, in our hearts will survive. Though the walls come down, the spirit stays free, In the memories we cherish, of Century 3.