Big City Lights
Urban Tales: A Journey Through Big City Lights
Lyrics
? the blue skies, feels ?
Expressing uncertainty about the blue skies and a feeling that is not clearly defined.
? growing up strong, be kind to everyone
Encouraging personal growth and kindness to others during the process of growing up.
Don't let the devil get inside me
Expressing a desire to avoid negative influences or immoral behavior represented by "the devil."
Pray to your fame now ?
Requesting divine intervention or guidance by praying to fame or a higher power.
Girl won't you please make a ? out of me
Asking a girl to transform or improve the speaker's life in some way.
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Lines omitted or unclear in meaning.
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-Big city lights are calling me
Feeling drawn to the allure of big city lights.
So I came
Expressing the speaker's arrival in the big city.
Yeah, I came
-So I went down with my 6 string in hand
Arriving with a guitar ("6 string") to test the city's reception.
Woman, to see what that big dirty city thought of me
Curious about the city's opinion of the speaker, particularly using the term "big dirty city."
It wasn't long to party all day and all night long
Quickly getting involved in a lifestyle of constant partying.
Woman, take me to those places I never should've seen
Requesting to be taken to places that are unconventional or unexpected.
When I was done and those girls had their fun
After experiencing the city's lifestyle, facing consequences and rejection.
Big city, done kicked me out onto the street
The city metaphorically kicking the speaker out onto the street after their experiences.
Oh I can't change, cause my life's going straight in the can ?
Expressing a sense of inevitability and inability to change one's life for the better.
The big city lights never bothered me
Reflecting on the enduring appeal of big city lights despite negative experiences.
So I came
Repetition of the speaker's arrival in the city.
And I came
-I came, my soul, your love, I want love
Expressing a longing for love and connection, possibly influenced by the city.
I can't sleep, because it's a big city ?
Insomnia attributed to the overwhelming nature of the big city.
I got high, I sang low, and I know, I'm out of control
Describing engaging in highs and lows, acknowledging a lack of control.
I can't sleep because it's a big city lights for me
Insomnia persisting due to the allure of big city lights.
Well I came
Repetition of the speaker's arrival in the city.
Well I came, my soul, your love, I want love
Reiteration of the desire for love and connection, potentially intensified.
I can't sleep, because it's a big city ?
Continuation of insomnia attributed to the overwhelming nature of the big city.
I got high, I sang low, and I know, I'm out of control
Repeating the pattern of highs, lows, and a sense of being out of control.
I cant sleep because it's a big city lights for me
Insomnia persisting, emphasizing the influence of big city lights.
Well I came
Repetition of the speaker's arrival in the city.
I got high, I sang low, and I know, I'm out of control
Acknowledging the pattern of highs, lows, and a lack of control, with insomnia persisting.
I can't sleep because it's a big city lights for me
Reiterating the impact of big city lights on the speaker's ability to sleep.
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