This City
City Dreams: Navigating Love, Loss, and Redemption
Lyrics
sleep quiet, lock the doors
Suggests a call for safety and tranquility, advising to sleep peacefully by locking doors.
and stay the night.
Encourages staying the night, possibly implying a desire for comfort and companionship.
bomb shells and broken hearts fall far from sight
Refers to conflicts and heartbreaks as distant events, out of immediate concern or attention.
lights flashing far above me as i lay
Describes distant lights and a contemplative moment, laying down and reflecting on life.
i never thought my life would end this way.
Expresses surprise or disbelief at the unexpected and possibly undesirable turn life has taken.
so take me away from here,
Requests to be taken away from the current situation, indicating a desire for escape or change.
the time is here
Suggests that the time for change or departure is imminent.
a life all spent with you is closing in
Reflects on a life spent with someone and implies a sense of closure or conclusion.
it's all i can see
Highlights that the envisioned life with a loved one is the predominant focus or vision.
when i'm lost, oh
Expresses a sense of being lost, possibly emotionally or existentially.
put out the fire
Suggests a desire to extinguish a metaphorical fire, possibly representing troubles or challenges.
and pretend to dream.
Encourages pretending to dream, possibly as a means of coping with difficulties.
this city's sleepless but it's far from me.
Describes the city as sleepless but conveys a sense of distance from its restlessness.
so take me away from here,
Reiterates the desire to be taken away, emphasizing the urgency of the moment.
the time is here
Reaffirms that the time for change or departure is at hand.
a life all spent with you is closing in
Repeats the idea of a life spent with someone coming to a close.
sorry lord i've lived my life away from you
Expresses regret for living a life away from a higher power or spiritual connection.
soon i'll wake up standing there with you
Anticipates a future awakening in the presence of a higher power or in a spiritual realm.
it's all i can see
Emphasizes that the envisioned life with a loved one is the predominant vision when feeling lost.
when i'm lost, oh
Reiterates the sense of being lost, possibly seeking guidance or a sense of purpose.
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