Bounds

City Dreams Unleashed: Nightly Tales of Freedom and Connection
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Lyrics

The city that always sleeps

The city referred to is constantly active but not necessarily awake in the literal sense; it symbolizes a place always bustling with activity.

Dreams beneath her sheets

Implies that dreams or aspirations exist within this vibrant city, possibly hidden or obscured.

Of silver blue-white moonlight

Describes the dream-like quality of the moonlight, portraying it as a serene and beautiful element.

Smiles crack from cheek to cheek

Expressions of happiness or joy, as indicated by the cracking smiles extending from one cheek to another.

On the company we keep

Suggests the impact of the people around us, influencing our emotions or state of being.

Tonight we come alive

An indication of feeling alive, likely connected to the vibrancy and energy of the city during the nighttime.

Free to leave our minds

Freedom to escape from the usual constraints of thought, implying a sense of liberation.


The city of counting sheep

Depicts the city as a place where sleeplessness prevails, possibly due to the constant activity and stimulation.

Is toss and turning beneath our feet

Portrays restlessness and movement within the city, suggesting an inability to find peace or calmness.

We take these streets tonight

Indicates an intention to explore or navigate through the streets of the city at night.

Parliament peaks copper green

Describes a landmark ("Parliament peaks copper green") under the moonlight, possibly indicating a recognizable place.

Backlit by silver sea

Suggests a picturesque view of the city, illuminated by the moon reflecting off a body of water.

Twinkling tides of light

Portrays the shimmering and sparkling effect of the moonlight on the water's surface.

We come alive tonight

Reiterates the feeling of being alive or energized, possibly due to the nighttime atmosphere.


Light and sound bounds down canals

Depicts the transmission of light and sound through the city's waterways, possibly symbolizing connections and interactions.

Finding friends who leave you feeling found

Suggests finding companionship that provides a sense of belonging and understanding.

Inner children given permission

Implies a sense of freedom and innocence, allowing oneself to explore without limitations.

Nothing's out of bounds

Indicates that there are no restrictions or prohibitions in this environment.


A Friday sigh

Suggests a relief or relaxation linked to the end of the workweek (Friday).

Is all we need to exhale out our lives

Expresses the relief provided by a sigh on Fridays, relieving the accumulated stress or tension.

Five days at a time

Refers to the routine of living life in segments, notably through the workweek.

Trading days for nights

Implies an exchange or inversion of typical day and night schedules, perhaps due to nightlife activities.

Pink bleeds into fluff

Describes the transition of colors at dusk, possibly portraying a calming atmosphere.

Drinking from the blood

Metaphorically refers to deriving sustenance or experience from the setting sun.

Of this sinking Sunday sun

Describes the end of the weekend (Sunday) and the start of a new week.

Seven back to one

Suggests the cyclical nature of time, from the end of one week (seven days) to the beginning of the next (one day).


Light and sound bounds down canals

Similar to line 17, emphasizing the pervasive presence of light and sound in the city's waterways.

Finding friends who leave you feeling found

Reiterates the theme of finding companionship that fosters a sense of belonging and comfort.

Inner children given permission

Emphasizes the idea of allowing oneself to embrace curiosity and exploration without limitations.

Nothing's out of bounds

Reaffirms the notion that there are no restrictions or barriers in this particular setting or state of mind.

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