Capitol City
Urban Disconnect: Longing Amidst City Chaos
Lyrics
Capitol city skyline photo
Observing a photograph of the skyline of the Capitol city
Skyscraper shines the sun so
Noticing how the skyscraper reflects the sunlight
Low in the sky
The sun is low in the sky
Secretaries at the hot dog vendors
Describing secretaries at hot dog vendors
Cabs honk at the bicycle messengers
Taxis honking at bicycle messengers passing by
Rolling by
Observing the urban environment
I can't call with a subway token
Unable to make a call with a subway token, phones are broken
Anyway the phones are all broken
Expressing a desire for the presence of someone
I wish you were here
Expressing a wish for the person to be there
Better yet I wish I was there with you
An ideal scenario would be to be together
You wouldn't like it here
Suggesting that the current location is not likable
You should stay right there
Advising the person to stay where they are
Breathe in that country air
Suggesting the enjoyment of fresh country air
You wouldn't like it here
Reiterating that the current location is not likable
Capitol towers radiator steam vents
Describing features of the Capitol towers, including radiator steam vents
Scream along with the clarinets and arguments
Mentioning the noise of clarinets and arguments echoing down the hall
Echo down the hall
Creating an atmosphere of disturbance
I can't sleep, I can't wake up
Expressing difficulty sleeping or waking up
I'm shaken up maybe we should break up
Suggesting a relationship may need to end
I wish you were here
Expressing a wish for the person to be present
Better yet I wish I was there with you
Expressing a preference for being together
You wouldn't like it here
Reiterating that the current location is not likable
You should stay right there
Advising the person to stay where they are
Breathe in that country air
Suggesting the enjoyment of fresh country air
You wouldn't like it here
Reiterating that the current location is not likable
Capitol city skyline photo
Repeating the observation of the Capitol city skyline photo
Picture postcard signed the moon so
Describing a picture postcard with a signature from the moon
Low in the sky
Reiterating that the sun is low in the sky
I can't smile when my heart's still broken
Expressing difficulty smiling due to a broken heart
Faraway, in love and unspoken
Referring to a distant, unspoken love
I wish you were here
Expressing a wish for the person to be present
Or I was there with you
Alternatively, a wish to be with the person
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