I see a Mansard roof through the trees
I see a salty message written in the eaves

Meaning

Mansard roofs are found largely in Cape Cod, MA.

There is also a song on the album called “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa”. The City is a symbol of the American elitism.

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