Unreal City
Discovering Truth in an Unreal City
Lyrics
You look along the seafront
You observe the area along the coastline.
And catch sight of bygone lives
You catch glimpses of past lives or times that have passed.
But it's like a child's doll
The sight resembles a child's abandoned toy left exposed to the rain, suggesting a sense of neglect or abandonment.
That's left out in the rain
This reinforces the imagery of neglect or abandonment, indicating a lack of care or attention.
The local bars remind you
The local bars serve as reminders of the town's musical atmosphere.
That there's music in our town
Despite the musical presence in the town, at home, one might feel active but not necessarily joyful or celebratory.
At home you might be moving
While you might be engaged in activities at home, there might be a lack of dancing or joyous expression.
But you won't be dancing
There's an absence of engagement or connection with the phrases and lyrics that typically accompany music; they didn't resonate or have an impact.
The phrases and the lyrics
The phrases and lyrics related to the music were left behind and not carried into one's personal space, possibly indicating a disconnection from the essence of the music.
Didn't follow you inside
They remained on the walls of the external environment and degraded along with the peeling paint, symbolizing their deterioration or neglect.
They were left up on the walls
There's a prohibition against playing ball games in this area, which might not be a concern as the people who would have played are already gone.
And decayed with the peeling paint
Despite the restriction on ball games, it might not matter as the individuals who would have participated have already departed from the area.
No ball games in this area
The place is described as "Unreal city," suggesting a sense of disconnection from reality or a surreal quality to the environment.
But they shouldn't worry about that
Things in this place are either acquired in large quantities or depleted, implying an extreme or excessive nature in acquisition or consumption.
They've all gone home long ago
People seem to avoid making eye contact or engaging with each other, perhaps indicative of a lack of connection or social interaction.
Unreal city is its name
A call to emerge from isolation or seclusion, inviting one to step outside and seek truths beyond the confined space.
It's bought in bulk or drained
An encouragement to explore and add vibrancy or life to the seemingly dull or colorless surroundings.
And people keep their eyes down
An urging to bring liveliness or energy to the monotonous or uninspiring environment.
Come out of your sanctuary
An invitation to break free from seclusion or confinement and seek inspiration or truth beyond the immediate surroundings.
Come find some truth outside
A suggestion to discover and introduce vibrancy or positivity to the mundane or bleak atmosphere.
And bring some colour to the grey
An encouragement to infuse life or excitement into the dull or colorless surroundings.
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