Lyrics
I was a stranger in the city
I felt like an outsider in the city.
Out of town were the people I knew
The people I knew were not around; I was in an unfamiliar place.
I had that feeling of self-pity
I experienced a sense of self-pity.
What to do, what to do, what to do
Feeling lost, unsure of what to do in this situation.
The outlook was decidedly blue
The overall mood or perspective was pessimistic.
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
Walking alone in the misty streets.
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
Despite the initial negative feelings, it turned out to be a very fortunate day.
A foggy day, in London town
Describing the weather on that fortunate day in London.
Had me low, had me down
The foggy day made the speaker feel down or depressed.
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
Observing the morning with a sense of concern or worry.
British Museum, had lost its charm
The British Museum, usually interesting, had lost its appeal.
How long I wondered,
Expressing the duration of the speaker's wondering or contemplation.
Could this thing last
Questioning how long the speaker's low spirits would persist.
But the age of miracles, hadn't past
Despite doubts, the speaker believes in the possibility of miracles.
For suddenly, I saw you there
The turning point - the speaker sees someone special.
And through foggy London town,
Despite the fog, the person is seen in London.
The sun was shining everywhere
The atmosphere brightens; a metaphorical sun shines everywhere.
For suddenly, I saw you there
Reiteration of the significant moment of seeing someone special.
And through foggy London town,
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The sun was shining everywhere
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Everywhere
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Everywhere
-Everywhere
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