Bright Lights, Big City
Urban Dreams Unraveled: Bright Lights, Big City Meaning
Lyrics
Bright light
Refers to the vivid, bustling urban environment
Big city
Describes the enormity and vibrancy of the city
Went to my baby's head oh
Implies the overwhelming impact of city life on the singer's lover
Bright light
Reiteration of the dazzling city lights affecting the singer's lover
Big city
Reemphasizes the impact of the city on the singer's lover
Went to my baby's head
Reiterates the overwhelming effect of the city lights on the singer's lover
I tried to tell the woman, but she don't believe a thing I said
The singer tried to caution their lover about the city's influence, but she doesn't believe
It's alright, pretty baby,
Assures the lover that it's fine, implying the singer will be there to help in the future
You gonna need my help someday
Expresses the certainty that the lover will eventually need the singer's assistance
Whoa, it's alright, pretty baby,
Reiterates reassurance that the singer will be there to help when needed
You gonna need my help someday
Reaffirms the future necessity for the lover to heed the singer's advice
Will you wish you had a-listened, to some a-those things I said
Suggests regret will arise when the lover realizes the value of the singer's words
Go ahead, pretty baby,
Encourages the lover to pursue her desires or actions, even if they might be harmful
Honey, knock yourself out
Urges the lover to go ahead with her actions
Oh go ahead, pretty baby,
Reiterates encouragement for the lover to proceed despite potential consequences
Honey, knock yourself out
Expresses the singer's continued love despite the lover's ignorance of the situation
Will I still love you baby, 'cause you don't know what it's all about
Suggests that the lover doesn't comprehend the full extent of the situation
Bright light (bright light)
Reiterates the impact of the bright city lights on the lover
Big city (big city)
Reaffirms the overwhelming nature of the city on the lover
Went to my baby's head
Repeats the idea that the city lights affect the singer's lover
Oh, the bright light (the bright light)
Reiterates the influence of the bright city lights on the lover
Big city (big city)
Reaffirms the overpowering effect of the city on the lover
Went to my baby's head
Reiterates the singer's failed attempts to warn the lover
I tried to tell the woman, but she don't believe a thing I said
Expresses frustration as the lover disregards the singer's advice
I tried to tell the woman, but she don't believe a thing I said
Reiterates the singer's frustration with the lover's disbelief
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