City
Finding Solace: Escaping Urban Desolation in Marlon Funaki's "City
Lyrics
Well she ran from the city that broke her dreams
Escaping a city that shattered her aspirations
Secluded by the ocean
Isolated near the ocean
Surrounded by the trees
Embraced by the surrounding trees
She knew
She had awareness
All the things that she'd do
Aware of the things she planned to accomplish
Cause with open arms she felt alive
Feeling alive with open acceptance
She didn't have to run she didn't have to hide
No need to run or hide with openness
She knew
She retained awareness of her goals
All the things that she'd do
Recalling her planned achievements
She needed this
Recognizing the necessity of this escape
She felt alive
Feeling alive in this new environment
Without a clue
Unaware of the challenges she'd face
How hard she'd fight
Unprepared for the difficulty of her journey
She didn't wanna go
Reluctant to leave
Running to her friends
Turning to her friends for support
She said honey I
Expressing a need while at a payphone
I needed you I'm at the payphone
Desiring connection, expressing vulnerability
(payphone, payphone)
Reiterating the use of a payphone
She said baby I
Expressing a want while on the way home
I wanted you I'm on my way home
Stating the desire for companionship
Because serenity
Highlighting the importance of serenity
Is hard to see when your blinded by
Not easily seen when blinded by certain factors
(ooh-ooh)
(Refrain)
And money don't
Emphasizing the scarcity of money
Grow on trees I'm gonna heighten mine
Determined to improve financial status
(ooh-ooh)
(Refrain)
She needed this
Reiterating the necessity of the escape
She felt alive
Feeling alive in the new environment
Without a clue
Unaware of the upcoming challenges
How hard she'd fight
Not anticipating the difficulty she'd face
She didn't wanna go
Reluctant to leave, seeking support
Running to her friends
Turning to friends for assistance
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