Lyrics
Capitol city skyline photo
Observation of a photo of the skyline of the capital city
Skyscraper shines the sun so
Highlighting the sunlight reflecting off skyscrapers
Low in the sky
Describing the sun's position low in the sky
Secretaries at the hot dog vendors
Noting secretaries at hot dog vendors, possibly emphasizing daily urban life
Cabs honk at bicycle messengers
Depicting the noisy interaction between taxis and bicycle messengers
Rolling by
Observing the ongoing movement in the city
I can't call with a subway token
Unable to make a call with a subway token, indicating communication difficulties
Anyway the phones are all broken
Phones are dysfunctional, implying a breakdown in communication
I wish you were here
Expressing a desire for someone's presence in the city
Better yet I wish I was there with you
Wishing to be together in a different location
You wouldn't like it here
Suggesting that the city might not be enjoyable for the person addressed
You should stay right there
Advising the person to stay where they are, away from the city
Breathe in that country air
Encouraging the person to inhale the fresh air of the countryside
You wouldn't like it here
Reiterating that the city might not suit the person being addressed
Capitol towers radiator steam vents
Depiction of the noise from radiator steam vents in the capital towers
Scream along with the clarinets and arguments
Describing a chaotic mix of sounds—clarinets and arguments echoing
Echo down the hall
Sound reverberating through the hallway
I can't sleep, I can't wake up
Feeling restless—unable to sleep or wake up easily
I'm shaken up maybe we should break up
Considering ending a relationship due to emotional turmoil
I wish you were here
Expressing the wish for someone's presence in the city
Better yet I wish I was there with you
Desiring to be together in a different location
You wouldn't like it here
Reiterating that the city might not be enjoyable for the person addressed
You should stay right there
Advising the person to stay where they are, away from the city
Breathe in that country air
Encouraging the person to inhale the fresh air of the countryside
You wouldn't like it here
Repeating that the city might not suit the person being addressed
Capitol city skyline photo
Repetition of observing the capital city skyline in a photo
Picture postcard signed the moon so
Comparing the photo to a signed picture postcard, suggesting a picturesque view
Low in the sky
Describing the sun's position low in the sky again
I can't smile when my heart's still broken
Unable to smile due to heartache and emotional pain
Faraway, in love and unspoken
Feeling distant and in love without expressing it
I wish you were here
Expressing the wish for someone's presence or being together
Or I was there with you
Desiring to be together in a different location
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