7 Minutes
Urban Reverie: Noir Désir's 7 Minutes Unveils a Metropolis's Midnight Secrets
Lyrics
Between skies and field
Refers to the space between the sky and the fields, setting the scene.
This land in midnight lights
Describes the land illuminated by midnight lights, possibly symbolizing a mysterious or hidden aspect.
Cold summer, cold summer
Repetition of "Cold summer" suggests a chilling or bleak atmosphere.
Till the end of time
Expresses a sense of eternity or a never-ending duration.
The earth's like a belly
Metaphorically describes the earth as a sleeping beast with cities inside.
An heavy sleeping beast
Emphasizes the weight or massiveness of the earth as a dormant creature.
But with her big eyes open
Contrasts the earth's appearance with its reality, hinting at hidden complexities.
And cities are inside
Suggests that within the earth's exterior, there are developed and complex urban areas.
Yes cities are inside
Reiterates the idea that cities exist within the seemingly simple earth.
Still standing on the hill
Describes a person or entity still standing on a hill, possibly observing the surroundings.
This city's like an ocean
Compares the city to an ocean, implying vastness and depth.
Enjoy the metal waves
Suggests enjoying the challenges or obstacles represented by "metal waves" in the city.
In which we drawn ourselves
Reflects on the consequences of being immersed in the challenges, possibly losing oneself.
Don't you breathe anymore
Questions if the listener is still breathing, hinting at suffocation or overwhelming experiences.
Are you far from the next corner?
Asks about the distance to the next corner, possibly symbolizing uncertainty or being lost.
Your race is burning the pavement
Describes a race burning the pavement, possibly alluding to a fast-paced and intense lifestyle.
Welcome to the city
Welcomes the listener to the city, a place that may be challenging or demanding.
The city's done for you
Suggests that the city is made or designed for the listener.
Yell with the underdogs
Encourages yelling with the underdogs, possibly advocating for solidarity with those facing challenges.
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