Density
Embracing Urban Density: A Dance Amidst City Life
Lyrics
The city smells of sulphur
The city has a distinct odor of sulfur.
But i like the feeling on my skin
The speaker enjoys the sensation of the sulfur on their skin.
We can appear like postcards
People can present themselves like postcards, perhaps projecting a curated image.
Sent overseas
These postcards are sent overseas, suggesting a connection or communication beyond local boundaries.
We are born from the manholes
The speaker metaphorically describes people as being born from manholes, implying a gritty origin.
But we like how we smell
Despite the unconventional origin, people embrace and appreciate their unique scent.
It's the equinox but nobody cares
It's the equinox, a time of balance and transition, but the speaker notes that nobody seems to care.
The steam shines across a window
The steam creates a visual effect across a window.
The sun is melting my brain
The sun's intensity is affecting the speaker's mind.
I feel the density
The speaker experiences a feeling of density, possibly referring to a weight or thickness in the atmosphere or surroundings.
But I can dance
Despite the density, the speaker can still dance, suggesting resilience or a positive outlook.
All the sights of people enclosed in an icy wind
People's experiences are encapsulated in an icy wind, suggesting a cold and perhaps harsh environment.
I can feel the electricity
The speaker feels the electricity, possibly referring to the energy or vitality of the surroundings.
Of all these inputs that swim
Inputs from various sources flow into the speaker's streets, possibly symbolizing the diversity of experiences.
Into my streets
The metaphorical streets are part of the speaker's environment.
The steam shines across a window
Repetition of lines 9-17.
The sun is melting my brain
Repetition of line 10.
I feel the density
Repetition of line 11.
But I can dance
Repetition of line 12.
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