Lyrics
Green leaves, green grass and cool shades
Expressing a serene environment with greenery and shade.
Common criteria to settle down since before crusades
Referring to common criteria for settling down, dating back to before the crusades.
A sweet water supply nearby
Desiring a nearby source of sweet water.
Well in my eyes It can be salty too, the sea sings my lullabies,
The speaker finds beauty in salty eyes, possibly associated with the sea and lullabies.
When no one holds me tight
Expressing a sense of loneliness when not embraced by someone.
At night
Specifically mentioning the feeling of loneliness at night.
I know there is no guarantee you’ll be the one for me
Acknowledging the uncertainty of finding a perfect match.
But I adored you off the entry
Expressing admiration for the person from the beginning.
Be the one, be the one, be the one for me – Oh city
Repetition emphasizing the desire for the person to be the one for the speaker.
Be the one , be the one, be the one for me
-A light breeze to move the air
Describing a light breeze and imagining the city as a caretaker.
And I imagine oh, you city comb my hair
Symbolic reference to the city combing the speaker's hair, possibly representing care and attention.
No one discriminates any culture of the world
Advocating for diversity and acceptance in the city, where everyone can be themselves without harm.
Walk in pyjamas, go bananas too, everybody moves but nobody gets hurt
-But every word is heard, and I
Emphasizing the importance of words being heard and the speaker's commitment to speaking up.
I speak up ya
-I know there is no guarantee you’ll be the one for me
Reiteration of the uncertainty in finding the right person but expressing deep admiration.
But I adored you off the entry
-Be the one, be the one, be the one for me – Oh city
-Be the one, be the one, be the one for me
-Citylights fall through your towers,
Describing city lights guiding the speaker through the towers.
Guiding me all the way
-I’ve been walking all those hours
Highlighting the speaker's journey to find a place to stay in the city.
To find a place to stay
-Are you the Oasis in my concrete jungle nightmare
Poetically asking if the city is the oasis in a concrete jungle and expressing a desire to stay.
Where I can finally set up my tent,
-Don’t disappoint me please don’t you dare
-I am not going back again.
-I know there is no guarantee you’ll be the one for me
Repetition of the desire for the city to be the one for the speaker, with a plea not to be disappointed.
But I adored you off the entry
-Be the one, be the one, be the one for me – Oh city
-Be the one , be the one, be the one for me
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