Chicago
Embracing Shadows: A Journey Through Chicago Lights
Lyrics
When you sit on the train are you hit by the way that the city lights surround you?
Reflecting on the impact of city lights while sitting on the train.
Late at night when you ride do you look outside? Do you see it bright like I do?
Questioning if others observe the brightness of the city during late-night rides.
All the people the places, the city faces they all take me in
Feeling encompassed by the diversity of people, places, and faces in the city.
All around, all the lost,all the found, all the everything in every instant
Acknowledging the multitude of experiences—lost, found, and everything in every moment.
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
Recognizing the vastness of Chicago and the smallness of individuals within it.
How bright she shines in the dark
Highlighting Chicago's brilliance, especially in the darkness.
Oh and though I go, she's in my heart
Expressing a connection to Chicago even when physically away.
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
Describing how Chicago provides support during times of emotional breakdown.
Why do we try to be everything everybody tell us that we should be?
Questioning societal expectations and the pressure to conform.
Why do I try to hide in the city lights from the people all around me?
Contemplating the desire to hide in the city lights from the surrounding people.
Oh Chicago you know I could never be the one to change it all
Acknowledging Chicago's influence but recognizing personal limitations in making significant changes.
But as I walk down the street, I can feel, I can need, I can fade into your walls
Sensing a connection and blending into the city's atmosphere while walking down the street.
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
Reiterating the theme of Chicago's vastness and the smallness of individuals.
How bright she shines in the dark
Emphasizing Chicago's brightness, particularly in challenging times.
Oh and though I go, she's in my heart
Affirming the enduring presence of Chicago in the heart despite physical absence.
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
Describing Chicago's supportive role during personal struggles and moments of falling apart.
And though tomorrow's always on my mind
Contemplating the future, acknowledging the persistent concern for tomorrow.
I guess I gotta give it time...
Expressing the need for time to address uncertainties about the future.
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
Reaffirming the theme of Chicago's vastness and the impact of its brilliance in darkness.
How bright she shines in the dark
Highlighting Chicago's enduring brightness, especially in challenging moments.
Oh and though I go, she's in my heart
Reiterating the lasting presence of Chicago in the heart during physical absence.
Chicago holds me when I fall
Acknowledging Chicago's supportive role during times of personal breakdown.
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
Reemphasizing the theme of Chicago's vastness and the smallness of individuals.
How bright she shines in the dark
Highlighting Chicago's brilliance, especially in challenging circumstances.
Oh and though I go, she's in my heart
Affirming the enduring connection with Chicago despite physical absence.
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
Stating Chicago's role in providing support during moments of falling apart.
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