Lyrics
Wood from the 70s
Referencing the nostalgic era of the 1970s and the cultural significance of wood in that period.
King, Mitchell and Springsteen
Mentioning influential musicians Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Bruce Springsteen, possibly acknowledging their impact on the artist.
No room to sip our coffee
Expressing a lack of space or freedom, metaphorically suggesting constraints on personal expression or interaction.
So we'll sit on Love Street
Choosing to sit on Love Street, possibly a reference to a place associated with love or a sense of connection.
Cat on the windowsill
Depicting a cat on the windowsill, potentially symbolizing curiosity, independence, or a watchful presence.
A cottage on the hill
Imagining a cottage on the hill, evoking a tranquil and idyllic setting.
They sang down Mulholland Drive
Referring to musicians singing on Mulholland Drive, emphasizing the artistic and cultural history associated with the location.
Long before my time
Reflecting on the past, acknowledging that these creative expressions occurred long before the artist's own era.
Someday I'll make it up the canyon
Expressing a desire to achieve a level of success or recognition by making it "up the canyon," likely referring to the Hollywood Hills.
Overlooking Hollywood and Franklin
Describing a future vantage point overlooking Hollywood and Franklin, symbolizing a goal or aspiration.
Drinking champagne
Mentioning the act of drinking champagne, possibly symbolizing celebration or success.
Can't feel anything
Conveying a sense of emotional numbness or detachment despite the outward appearance of celebration.
Up there I'd feel the same
Suggesting that even in an elevated position (up the canyon), emotional states remain unchanged.
You did it all for fame
Implying that some individuals pursue fame at the cost of personal authenticity or fulfillment.
Thought you'd won the game
Reflecting on the disillusionment that can accompany the pursuit of fame, challenging the notion of winning the game.
Got lost in the city lights
Describing getting lost in the city lights, possibly representing the overwhelming and disorienting nature of urban life.
Now no one's by your side
Expressing a sense of loneliness or abandonment in the face of fame.
Someday I'll make it up the canyon
Reiterating the aspiration to reach a higher vantage point, the canyon, despite previous challenges.
When the sky is clear
Associating clarity in the sky with the ability to see the ocean, symbolizing a clear perspective and understanding.
You'll see the ocean
Highlighting the potential for insight and understanding when obstacles are overcome.
Too much champagne
Repeating the act of drinking champagne, possibly emphasizing the recurring pursuit of celebration or success.
Still feeling nothing
Reiterating a sense of emotional numbness or detachment despite continued celebrations.
Up there you're still the same
Suggesting that, from an elevated perspective, individuals may remain unchanged in their emotional state.
Drinking champagne
Returning to the theme of drinking champagne, possibly underscoring the cyclical nature of seeking success or recognition.
Can't feel anything
Reiterating a sense of emotional numbness or detachment, emphasizing the inability to feel despite external circumstances.
I'll always feel the same
Concluding with the idea that the artist will always feel the same despite external achievements or experiences.
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