The City
City Lights: Unveiling the Vibrant Tapestry of Life's Splendor
Lyrics
We are the city
We collectively represent the city
Where the lights come on and they never go out
City characterized by constant illumination
And the streets are filled with the children's shouts
Streets filled with joyful children's voices
I want to hear you sing that song for me
Expressing a desire for the song to be sung
I want to capture one at a time
Desire to capture and appreciate small details
All the little brown flecks that made my eyes go blind
Reference to tiny details causing temporary blindness
All the wide eyed splendor that I put in a frame
Appreciating the beauty captured in a frame
I want to tear it down and let it throw perspective insane
Desire to deconstruct and gain a new perspective
There's a light up in a box at the top of a post
Light at the top guiding those in need
Giving direction to the shadows that could use it the most
Providing guidance to those in darkness
Turn aside pilgrim at the sound of her voice!
Warning to turn away from deception
It's wisdom herself that offers the choice
Wisdom presenting choices
Oh, come to the city
Invitation to join the city
We're taking over the world
City's ambition to influence the world
We are the city
Reiteration of being part of the city
With the lights strung out on the evergreen trees
Visual description of lights on trees
And the yard lit up so the neighbors can see
Yard lit for public display
Come on and capture what you think you couldn't keep
Encouragement to capture what seems elusive
Turn on the light switch and everything's bright
Switching on the light brings instant brightness
It doesn't even take a moment to erase the night
The quick elimination of darkness
How would it be if I knew this was true
Contemplating the impact of a revealed truth
If I opened my eyes and tried to help you
Considering the act of helping others
What good is salt if it stops being salty?
Rhetorical question about the value of something losing its essence
I tried to run but my cover was blown
Attempted escape with unsuccessful cover
What good is a map if it gives no direction?
Questioning the usefulness of a directionless map
And what good is home if it isn't your home?
Reflecting on the importance of a true home
Oh, come to the city
Repeat invitation to join the city
We're taking over the world
Reiteration of the city's global influence
My momma said 'Son, you're a little man
Mother advising her son on impending changes
'Listen to me and understand
Mother urging understanding of the situation
'Soon we're gonna take that car
Anticipation of a journey with a car
'And drive away where ever we are'
Intent to drive away to an unspecified destination
Let's go
Expression of readiness to leave
We'll catch a ride to the city
Decision to travel to the city
Let's go
Describing the city's wide streets
where the streets are wide
Encouraging a journey where the streets are broad
Let's go
Reiteration of the decision to travel to the city
We'll catch a ride to the city
Renewed determination to reach the city
Let's go
Final encouragement to embark on the journey
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