Secondhand City
Navigating Love's Journey in the Heartbeat of a Secondhand City
Lyrics
You're flying down Oxnard, a right on Vineland
You are driving down Oxnard and turning right on Vineland.
You start to hear the bustle, then you see the signs and
You start hearing the commotion and see signs of a busy city.
You feel it in your chest cuz you know she's waiting for you
You sense anticipation in your chest because someone is waiting for you.
You pick her up at her place, take off down the street
You pick her up at her place and drive down the street.
You both feel the pulse of a third heartbeat
Both of you feel the excitement, symbolized by a third heartbeat.
That's coming from this secondhand city
The city is described as secondhand, suggesting it has a lived-in, nostalgic quality.
South on the 101, you're off to see a show
You head south on the 101 to attend a show.
But first you drive to Silver Lake, to the Thirsty Crow
You first drive to Silver Lake, specifically to the Thirsty Crow.
Then to WeHo, just as the band plugs in
You then go to West Hollywood (WeHo) as the band prepares to play.
The two of you meet up with a couple old friends
You meet up with a couple of old friends.
And no one thinks the night's ever gonna end
There's a sense of timelessness; no one thinks the night will end.
Cuz nothing stops when you're young in this secondhand city
The experience of being young in the city is highlighted.
And for just a little while
For a brief moment, time seems to stand still.
The week don't exist
The concept of a week is temporarily disregarded.
And tonight's the only night there ever was
The focus is on the present night, emphasizing its significance.
You wrap her up close
You hold her close, sharing a moment of intimacy.
And she gives you a kiss
She gives you a kiss, deepening the connection.
But before you know, it's last call at the bar
Last call at the bar signals the approaching end of the night.
You take the long way back, just to make it last
You take a longer route back to prolong the experience.
All the cars on the freeway seem to go so fast
The speed of cars on the freeway contrasts with your desire to make the moment last.
Then you get a thought and you turn around
You have a thought and decide to turn around.
You drive through the hills, find the spot with the sign
You drive through the hills, searching for a significant spot with a sign.
Where the two of you knew for the very first time
This spot is where you and your partner realized you were meant to be together.
You're meant to be together, taking on this secondhand city
You affirm that you are meant to navigate and cherish this secondhand city together.
Yeah you're meant to be together, taking on this secondhand city
A reaffirmation of your shared purpose in facing the experiences of the city.
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