Cerulean City
Escape to Cerulean: Unchained Desires and Misfit Dreams
Lyrics
Outside she's something like an animal
Expressing that the person is wild or untamed in some aspects, comparing them to an animal.
Unchained but I could never let her go
Despite the person's untamed nature, the speaker cannot bring themselves to let go of them.
The bell chimes and I let out the cannon ball
Upon a signal, the speaker releases a metaphorical cannonball, suggesting a decisive action or revelation.
You try to run but there is just nowhere to go
Despite attempts to escape, there seems to be no viable option.
I tried to tell you girl from such a long time
The speaker has been advising the girl for a long time but to no avail.
There's no sense in waiting for some springtime
Implying that waiting for a better time or situation is pointless.
There's some things that blossom in the winter
Suggesting that some positive things can develop even in difficult times, like winter.
I'll bring some primrose for you and your jitters
The speaker promises to bring comfort (primrose) to the girl and address her anxieties (jitters).
I know where we're going is so far from home
Acknowledging that the journey ahead is challenging and far from familiar surroundings.
But I bet you that the sand is better for a home
Speculating that a different environment (sand) might be more suitable for a home.
I just wanna run from Cerulean City The grass is greener there so I'm taking you with me
The desire to escape from Cerulean City, suggesting dissatisfaction, and taking the girl along.
I can't take this much longer
An expression of impatience or frustration, indicating that endurance has its limits.
She doesn't know her own hunger I crave sunshine and luxury
Highlighting the girl's unawareness of her own needs, contrasting with the speaker's desire for luxury.
You could use a tan, so get away with me
Suggesting the girl needs a change, particularly exposure to sunlight for a tan, and proposing a getaway.
There's a place that welcomes all the misfits
Describing a place that welcomes those who don't fit conventional norms.
They tell me there I'll conquer my dreams
Assuring the speaker that dreams can be fulfilled in this welcoming place.
But there's a cost, so if you want a ticket
Indicating a cost or sacrifice to obtain access to this place.
You'll have to burn the city with me They'll try to claim that you are such a monster
Suggesting a radical action (burning the city) is required to achieve the desired change.
Don't you dare agree, they'll never want ya
Warning against accepting negative labels (monster) that society might impose.
They claim you're sinning, baby, it's a fallacy
Rejecting accusations of wrongdoing as baseless or false.
There's not a soul around who's what they claim to be
Casting doubt on the authenticity of people, implying they are not what they appear to be.
I know where we're going is so far from home
Reiteration that the journey is distant from the familiar.
But I bet you that the sand is better for a home
Repeating the idea that a different environment might be more suitable for a home.
I just wanna run from Cerulean City The grass is greener there so I'm taking you with me
Reiteration of the desire to escape from Cerulean City and take the girl along.
I can't take this much longer
Repeating the feeling of being unable to endure the current situation.
She doesn't know her own hunger I crave sunshine and luxury
Reiterating the girl's lack of awareness regarding her own needs and the speaker's desire for luxury.
You could use a tan, so get away with me
Reiterating the suggestion that the girl needs a change and proposing a getaway.
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