The bright array of city lights as far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night for lonely guys like me
The cabaretes and honky tonks their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights
(Lights that say forget her name) in a glass of cherry wine
(Lights that offer other girls) for empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask for loneliness behind those city lights
The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night
Did the God who put those stars above make those city lights
Did he make a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right
Are we just supposed to run and hide behind those city lights
(Lights that say forget her love) in a different athmosphere
(Lights that lure are nothing) but a masquarade for tears
They paint a pretty picture but my arms can't hold them tight
A bright array of city lights as far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night for lonely guys like me
The cabaretes and honky tonks their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget her name in a glass of cherry wine
Lights that offer other girls for empty arms like mine
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask of loneliness behind those city lights
The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night
Did the God who put those stars above make those city lights
Did he make a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right
Are we just supposed to run and hide behind those city lights
Lights that say forget her love in a different athmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but a masquarade for tears
They paint a pretty picture but my arms can't hold them tight
The bright array of city lights as far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night for lonely girls like me
A cabarete a honky tonk their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget his name in a glass of cherry wine
Lights that offer other guys for empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask for loneliness behind those city lights
Lights that say forget his love in a different athmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but a masquarade for tears
They paint a pretty picture but my arms can't hold them tight
A bright array of city lights as far as I can see.
The great white way shines through the night for lonely guys like me.
The cabaretes and honky tonks their flashing signs invite,
A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights.
Lights that say forget her name in a glass of cherry wine.
Lights that offer other girls for empty hearts like mine.
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright,
But it's just a mask for loneliness behind those city lights.
[ fiddle - steel ]
The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night,
But I don't believe that God above, made those city lights,
Or it's just a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right,
Just a place to run away and hide behind those city lights.
Lights that say forget her love in a different athmosphere,
Lights that lure are nothing but a masquarade for tears,
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright,
Don't these city lights light these streets to life
All these crazy nights bring us together
Any rainy day, you can dance your blues away
Don't these city lights bring us together
Charlie Chaplin's cane, well it flicked away the rain
Things weren't quite the same, after he came here
But then when he left, upon our own request
Things weren't quite the same, after he came here
Don't these city lights bring the streets to life
All these crazy nights bring us together
Any rainy day you can dance your blues away
Don't these city lights bring us together
We're supposed to be a land of liberty
And those city lights to blaze forever
But that little tramp, ooh, on that street corner lamp
When he left us, it's humor left for ever
We're supposed to be a land of liberty
And those city lights to blaze forever
But that little tramp, leaning on that street corner lamp
When he left us, it's humor left for ever
Don't these city lights bring the streets to life
All these crazy nights bring us together
Any rainy day you can dance your blues away
The bright array of city lights as far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night for lonely guys like me
The cabaretes and honky tonks their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget her name in a glass of cherry wine
Lights that offer other girls for empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask for loneliness behind those city lights
[ fiddle ]
The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night
Did the God who put those stars above make those city lights
Did he make a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right
Are we just supposed to run and hide behind those city lights
Lights that say forget her love in a different athmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but a masquarade for tears
They paint a pretty picture but my arms can't hold them tight
And I just can't say I love you to a street of city lights
The bright array of city lights as far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night for lonely guys like me
The cabaretes and honky tonks their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget her name in a glass of cherry wine
Lights that offer other girls for empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask for loneliness behind those city lights
[ fiddle ]
The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night
Did the God who put those stars above make those city lights
Did he make a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right
Are we just supposed to run and hide behind those city lights
Lights that say forget her love in a different athmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but a masquarade for tears
They paint a pretty picture but my arms can't hold them tight
Oh oh I feel the city rhythm
Oh oh I love those city lights
But when the sun comes up
And the party's over
I don't care I'm coming back tonight
To the bright city lights
Home from work got your money in your pocket
Pull on your boots brand new suit
If you had the chance you'd hock it
For a night on the tiles
And a shot of midnight fever
Get off your back get on the track
Tune in your receiver oh oh
Oh oh I feel the city rhythm
Oh oh I love those city lights
But when the sun comes up
And the party's over
I don't care I'm coming back tonight
To the bright city lights
Truck down the street feeling kinda funky
Get on the beat shuffle your feet
Never know you might get lucky
You got love on the brain
Flashing like a neon
Feed 'em a line
Give 'em a sign
They're looking for a come on oh oh
Oh oh I feel the city rhythm
Oh oh I love those city lights
But when the sun comes up
And the party's over
I don't care I'm coming back tonight
To the bright city lights
No way to stop when the music's in your body
Into the night feel all right
No time for feeling sorry
You go down to the club
With the old familiar faces
Buy 'em a drink kick up a stink
Everybody's going crazy oh oh
Oh oh I feel the city rhythm
Oh oh I love those city lights
But when the sun comes up
And the party's over
I don't care I'm coming back tonight
To the bright city lights
To the bright city lights
To the bright city lights
To the bright city lights
Oh I love those city lights
I see the city lights, they're burning in my eyes
It's the city of angels, the city of loneliness
People walkin' down the streets, their faces look like stone
I know that everyone hides a secret wish inside
Spread your wings and fly tonight
Don't be afraid, I'll show you how
Kill the fear inside your mind
Leave your troubles far behind
Don't waste your precious life
In a world so cold and grey
Kill the fear inside your mind
Gonna break away before i break down cause
I´ve never been a part of this shithole town
I gotta find myself a place to call my own
I need to put life back into my weary bones
And i´ll never come back again
I´m leaving, i´m leaving
I´m a complete stranger again
I´m leaving, i´m leaving
So say good-bye to city lights
I´m bleeding, i´m bleeding
I´ll say good-bye and leave tonight
I´m bleeding, i´m bleeding, i´m leaving
Gonna break away before i break down cause
I´ve never been part of this shithole town,
I gotta find myself a place to call my own,
I cannot stand the skyline made of grey tombstones
And this is not the place i´m gonna call my home
Cause there´s no room for me, i´m better off alone
I gotta get out cause i die too much for my own good
I gotta pack it in, there goes the neighborhood
And i´ll never come back again
I´m leaving, i´m leaving
I´m a complete stranger again
I´m leaving, i´m leaving
So say good-bye to city lights
I´m bleeding, i´m bleeding
I´ll say good-bye and leave tonight
I´m bleeding, i´m bleeding
Say good-bye
I´m bleeding, i´m bleeding
Say good-bye
I´m bleeding, i´m bleeding, i´m leaving
Not the place i´m gonna call my home
Cause there´s no room for me, i´m better off alone
I gotta get out cause i die too much for my own good
I gotta pack it in, there goes the neighborhood
As the night turns everything black
human fearÂ'll come creeping back
tear apart your desperate fright
but as a rescue city light
glimpse of neon hits your eyes
while you get beaten by violent guys
sound of sirens throught the night
but as a rescue city light
Chorus:
If bloodÂ's the answer to darkness pain
no one will ever walk the streets again
has told the cops about that dreadful night
but as a rescue city light
Are you hurt some voices mutter
as your blood runs down the gutter
someone saw a face through the night
but as a rescue city light
darkness melt before my eyes
as the last bit of witchcraft dies
killed this nightmare to giant sighs
but as a rescue city light
Chorus
As the morning reaches a point of greed
voices of horror reject my plea
a grand explosion of human fright
but as a rescue morning light
had it all been a game in my mind
a search for thrills that you cannot find
how much more can you stand these nights
but as a rescue morning light
I took a walk down 4th avenue when i saw it
A red line in the concrete
Leading somewhere out of sight
Something compelled me to stop
So i jumped over the fence
Started following from what appeared to be
The trail of a leaking tin can
Leading into the alley away from the light
Now this is what needs to be done
Blacklight shining in the dark
Brings out brightness more than in the sun
Do i dare to stay
Cause somehow i want to
Trade love for the city lights
You chose me to stay
Trade light for the city love
You chose me to stay
So now what if i continue this walk
The red line is taking me down trashcans lonely street
Yes the streets have neames but the people don't
Or are they forgotten
And i'm starting to smell something beautiful
Though these streets are rotten
Trade love for the city lights
You chose me to stay
Trade light for the city love
City lights, it's on tonight
Out on the street
I'm looking for the celebration
Come roll with me
Together, we can crash the party and
Get on the floor
DJ, please play my song
And we can do this all night long
Once again it is on
I'm on a high
I feel like I'm on medications
I'm open wide
And we don't need no complications 'cause
I feel alright
And all I see is red lights
And blue lights, it feel like
And it's real like it's out of sight
I'm under the city lights
It's on, it's on tonight
My mood is right
It's on, it's on tonight
Me and my girls
Me and my girls
Tonight it's our world
Tonight it's our world
World, I'm out tonight
World, see I'm out tonight
World, hey
World, come on now!
It's after dark
Another story's in the morning
I can see the stars
Crimson cars in the boulevard and now
I'm so inspired
'Cause I wanna buy me a Lexus
Or maybe I'll get me a Beamer
Or a Hummer for summer
It's never too late
There's always more fascination
Just turn the page
And I won't be hesitating 'cause
I can hardly wait
To do my dance, to wave my hands
Hear my jam, you can count me in
I wish tonight would never end
I'm under the city lights
It's on, it's on tonight
My mood is right
It's on, it's on tonight
Me and my girls
Me and my girls
Tonight it's our world
Tonight it's our world
I'm under the city lights
It's on, it's on tonight
My mood is right
It's on, it's on tonight
Me and my girls
Me and my girls
Tonight it's our world
Tonight it's our world
I'm out tonight
And it's alright
See, I'm out tonight
And it's alright
Jojo, do that thing
Said Jojo, do that thing
Jojo, do that thing
Said Jojo, do that thing, aight!
I'm out tonight
And it's alright
See I'm out tonight
And it's alright, come on now!
Jojo, do that thing
Said Jojo, do that thing
Jojo, do that thing
Said Jojo, do that thing, aight!
I'm under the city lights
It's on, it's on tonight
My mood is right
It's on, it's on tonight
Me and my girls
Me and my girls, it's on tonight
Tonight it's our world
Tonight it's our world
I'm under the city lights
It's on, it's on tonight
My mood is right
It's on, it's on tonight
Me and my girls
Me and my girls
Tonight it's our world
Tonight it's our world
World, world, world
Keep it like a secret
Keep it close to me
As we take flight beneath the city lights
Words may escape but i've been set free.
You met her by chance.
Not sure if they'll call it fate or circumstance.
Don't know how long to stay...
So many flights up can't believe i found my way.
If we can't make it up,
We'll just have to reinvent what others say-
Pretty, i'll send you the words...
Take it slow we've got time
Another blank horizon is on the rise.
When it feels old, this city life,
I hope you're gonna think of me.
I know you want to try...
Life's a borrowed dream.
Now i think we're finding out just what they mean;
As our shadows race down these sleepless streets we become the color scheme.
If i may, i know the price we'll pay but i hope you'll wake.
Look how you've set me free... keep it, now i need it... to feel you close to me.
A bright array of city lights
as far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night
for lonely guys like me
The cabaretes and honky tonks
their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose itself
in the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget her name
in a glass of sherry wine
Lights that offer other girls
for empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture
of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask for loneliness
behind those city lights
-MUSIC-
The world was dark and God made stars
to brighten up the night
The God who put the stars above
I don't believe made those lights
Oh it's just a place for me to cry
when things don't turn out right
Just a place to run away and hide
behind those city lights
Lights that say forget her love
in a different athmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but
a masquarade for tears
They paint a pretty picture
but my arms can't hold them tight
And I just can't say I love you
to a street of city lights
And I just can't say I love you
[Verse 1:]
Ayyyyye
I like the bitches that make ya bounce
Ayyyyye
I love my money in large amounts
Ayyyyye
I'm on my way
Life's a big sandbox bitch, who wanna play?
? in a hot drop, jewels in a wrist watch
Bitches on my jizzock, that's how it's rollin' with the Doc
Aftermath, I ain't even have to say it
Khalil on the track, Bishop rap, they gon' play it
Emperor to your rappers, I'm not similar
.40 cal, my rap style, blaow, I'll cripple ya
Hot now
Burnin' like the sun temperature
You either blessed or hexed if I mention ya
I'm screw face, you two face, get you erased
I'm through with snakes, see through the fakes, get through the lakes
And cement nights
Turn off your lights
You fuck with me
It's only right
[Chorus: The New Royals]
This city lights
They burn so bright
I watch from skyline to paradise
Out of control
And out of desire
Fall out of me
Fall out of me
And into this fire
[Verse 2:]
Live for lake shores and condominiums in the Caribbean
Gettin' rid of? and Rachael, she cinnamon
Like my Timberlands
Fuck her till she tremblin'
Dick her, kick her out, got more bitches, yeah send 'em in
Ayyyyyye
X-Rated, my life, evasive angles
Closed off, cameras on, get in here record me
My life's thrill, surreal, Brazil big butt orgy
My life real, no reel, you rap niggas corny
I got an army, tanks like Tiananmen Square
You go to war with me, I blow your hood up in the air
Yeah, heavy metal make you Fall Out Boy
Rock and roll, lock and load, spray your whole convoy
Ayyyyyye
I put that Iraq in my rap
Bout two rounds in your back
Fuck around and you'll get clapped
I don't fuckin' battle rap
I send killers where you at
Hit your momma with the gat
Your lady, your baby, I'm crazy, fuck rap
[Chorus: The New Royals]
This city lights
They burn so bright
I watch from skyline to paradise
Out of control
And out of desire
Fall out of me
Fall out of me
And into this fire
[Verse 3:]
Intermission
Intuition
Into position, let's begin mission
Slave to ambition
Fame the addiction
I quit cold turkey, the money my prescription
Broke, nope, never goin' back that's ammunition
Money hungry, stomach growlin', hear it if you listen
Pay attention
A boss is talkin'
See that's why these other rappers can't compare
They rap bout money, I'm really a millionaire
They rap about foreign trips, I really go there
Ayyyyye
You a rap star
I'm a rock star
You a snitch, might as well drive a cop car
The o-zone gettin' thinner, my pockets gettin' fatter
The world might end, I'm rich bitch, it don't matter
On Judgment Day I'm blinged out in a wife beater
Still get through them pearly gates, I'll just pay off Peter
[Chorus: The New Royals]
This city lights
They burn so bright
I watch from skyline to paradise
Out of control
And out of desire
Fall out of me
Fall out of me
I'm addicted to the city lights, I guess you're right
But something changed tonight
I made it through with spontaneity
But this monotony is killing me
It's 2 am man the house is cold, I'm feeling old
Looking back at how time's rolled
I know somewhere stars fill up the night, that must be such a sight
It'd make me whole again inside
I'm getting closer, closer the farther I drive away
I'm getting colder, colder the longer I stay
Don't know how much time I got to spend right here
I've been avoiding but it's time to face my fear, right here
Looks like this episode should end
And I'll miss my friends
I'm distracted by this ambient night, memories bite
Sitting where the rain and pavement fight
I never meant to make the onion cry, but I got to see the tide
To make me whole again inside
I'm getting closer, closer the farther I drive away
I'm giving colder shoulders the longer I stay
Feels like this episode should end
Did you know I've never seen the ocean
In the midst of all this windy commotion
Pack our bags, bust to horizon
Won't stop till I see the sun rising
Looking in to darkest oblivion
Might help humble jaded opinion
What'll come will come of this mission
No guarantee to hinder depression
When I leave I won't make a sound
Make sure no one's around
Where am I headed? I'm headed westward bound
I can't breathe this Midwest air tonight…
Feels like this masquerade should end
And I'll miss my friends
I need more time to spend
CITY LIGHTS (DAYS GO BY)
days go by
I wait to see the city lights
clear view sky
I've got to make the most of this
I rewind the interstate
in my distant memory
hateful logical
cloudy calm and everything
take the wheel
there's got to be an exit somewhere
the less I feel
the more I like the way you treat me
I respond to everything
whispering into my eyes
so illogical
cloudy calm and everything
I want you near me but I
need the space for contemplation
I want you dearly but I
need to find the city lights
driving away from you
someday I'll be back to find you
I hope you understand
Bright yellow leaves
On the muddy ground
Everyone is dead
Everything is dead
Someday the city lights will fall
Nature takes back what is its own, its own
Endless Darkness
Shadow of the fall
Everyone is dead
These city lights burn so bright
But inside there is a darkness
Oh why do I feel helpless
The whole world in my sights
But I'm still reaching
for something in the distance
Was it you that disappeared
Or did I turn away
Am I the one to blame
For my own heart ache
We used to be so close
But with time we drifted apart
Now I'm on my way down the road
To where you are to find your heart
It's like the highway never ends
This road is getting narrow
I travel to the mountains
Drove the sunset
Was it you that disappeared
Or did I turn away
Am I the one to blame
For my own mistakes
We used to be so close
But with time we've drifted apart
Now I'm on my way down the road
To where you are to find your heart
We used to be so close
But we drifted apart
Now I'm on my way down the road
To where you are to find your heart
This is where I want to be
This is where you're calling me
To travel down this road
This narrow road
The straight and narrow
It's the straight and narrow
The straight and narrow
This is where I wanna be
Oh, this is where you're calling me
On the straight and narrow
We used to be so close
We used to be so close
And we used to be so close
But with time we've drifted apart
Now I'm on my way down the road
To where you are to find your heart
We used to be so close
But we drifted apart
I'm finding you on this road
On this road
This narrow road
This narrow road
This narrow road
Johnny was a man of his word he said
"I've never been locked down before
Now I'm sitting in this fucking box
And I know there's gotta be more
I don't really give a fuck about it
It's done nothing for me
I don't really give a shit about it
I've seen all there is to see
I wanna go where the action is
I wanna see the city lights
Their using all their will to confine me
I won't go down without a fight
Another night on the railroad tracks
And I know I've had my fill
Severed arteries in a town
That's long over the hill"
Paralysed by my envy of the night
I am lost without you here and outside it looks like rain
For the last time, I bleed myself dry tonight
And nothing I could ever write, will help you understand this life
There's so much beauty when your eyes lay lost in all the city lights
The wax will drip as so as blood, romance is dead and all is lust.
You are the water in my lungs, we've lost it.
We are all alone.
Paralyzed by my envy of the night
I am lost without you here and outside it looks like rain
Tonight I bleed myself dry, I bleed myself dry, I bleed myself dry
And nothing I could ever write, will help you understand this life
There's so much beauty when your eyes lay lost in all the city lights
The wax will drip as so as blood, romance is dead and all is lust.
(talking)
Young wild niggaz livin street life on the edge
Not knowin if tomorrow they could turn up dead.
Yo fuck regular cops niggaz get scoped by the feds.
The ghetto live in bloodshed (yo), we live in bloodshed.
I know this african cat jet black, gold grill
Said we can split a half a mil if I could get his wife killed.
The feds on him, jake to pull seven on patrol.
Cops shot on the stroll by his man thats on parole.
Now he haunted, had a big screen but he pawned it.
Watchin fox, saw his face on america's most wanted.
With three seeds to feed, stressed out like bricks.
So he got a fix, roll with his crackhead click.
Stay twisted, robbin young ducks for their bucks.
One day he slipped up, caught two shells to his gut.
But he recovered
To say the first shell wasnt shit.
What you workin wit?
A rusty 22 kid?
Then he flipped quick, bust back from four-fifths.
Six fire, four hit, one crushed the pelvis.
The others went through his wrist.
How's that for accurate?
The kids scarred for life.
Equipped with a permanent limp.
He was ill when he was young, tryin to raise his son.
Everytime beef come he blast the mac one-one.
Spendin two g's on gold to impress the hoes.
Got money in milwaukee with a house on the low.
He played the 5 boros, everyday fly
Thought he couldn't die.
Bags of hydro in da 5, gettin high.
He had a rep for hijackin, extortion, kidnappin.
Shootin up clubs, airport drug trafficking.
He met his match, fuck around and rob the wrong cat.
For a hundred and eighty g's the God want his cream back.
Now it's a gun battle.
But the son ain't fessin, he grabbed his wesson.
These niggaz lookin for me i'ma shoot their ass a lesson.
Going all out, kill or be killed, what's done is done.
These niggaz not stoppin me from havin my fun.
He at the tunnel, flexin his whip, rims dipped.
Had to much cavarsia so he started to slip.
Oh shit! their go dem niggaz that I stuck
That black truck. give a fuck.
They want their cream, i'ma let my gat bust.
Let his shells fly, the God got hit twice he wounded.
The liquor started talkin didn't know what he was doin.
He crashed the whip, jumped out ran to sixth
Flagged a cab.
"yo take me to madison ave"
He did too much to live, and too much to turn back.
Lay bleedin, wonderin why it had to end like that.
Nobodys left, the world just me and myself.
In back the back of the cab, son bled to death.
It's fucked up he was a good nigga...
[word up..the street stories..know what I'm sayin.]
[word up, wit the inner city kids...yeah.]
Young wild niggaz livin street life on the edge
Not knowin if tomorrow they could turn up dead.
Yo fuck regular cops niggaz get scoped by the feds.
The ghetto live in bloodshed (yo), we live in bloodshed.
Young wild niggaz livin street life on the edge
Not knowin if tomorrow they could turn up dead.
Yo fuck regular cops niggaz get scoped by the feds.
The ghetto live in bloodshed (yo), we live in bloodshed.
And we die in bloodshed, word up.
We born to the paradise so respect your life, word up.
Black man move on, word up.
Head strong..to the knotty one..men on lock down.
Word up.
Gun rule, the bx, bk, know what I'm sayin, shaolin.
Look at me now, we're on the town
Kicking up dust, it's all for us
City lights, pretty lights
Just take me out to play
Dressing me up is red for luck
So much to do to hide the blue
City lights, pretty lights
Just wear me out they say
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
Smearing the make-up I put on my face
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
Whispering, da da da
Finding my crutch, a gentle touch
Finding my dance, retreat advance
City lights, pretty lights
Just ring me out to dry
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
Smearing the make-up I put on my face
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
Would you let me lie here by your side
Would you hold my hand if I close my eyes
Would you take me there last one more time
Tonight - under light
Would you be my friend for a while
Would you please pretend that you don't lie
Would you keep me warm if the sun won't shine
Tonight - under the city light
Would you be my guide if I am shy
Would you do me things that I don't mind
Would you give me ride that I can fly
Tonight - under light
Would you treat me right if I am kind
Would you like me more if I can smile
Would you set on tears if I start to cry
Would you take me there last one more time
Tonight - under light
Would you keep me warm if the sun won't shine
The stars they sure shine brighter out here
And we've got nothing much to do
The same old ghosts come around
Running aground on the lonely avenue
All drowning in good cheer
Nooks and crannies telling stories up and down the block
About which ones went to heaven
Which ones got left on the carving block
Should have, could have
If you'd had the chance do you really think you would have
done it any different than you did?
[Chorus:]
And the days fly by on their own
And the names fade away all unknown
And the walls fall down overgrown
Empty, broken down, and all alone
Looking out the window never in the looking glass
Faces fade and sites degrade but it will all come back
Every orchestral escape and every early kill
Will leave another empty space to fill
A portrait is the sum of all its parts and so much more
And you're a part of mine as I hope I'm a part of yours
Those bright old stars sealed up in jars are shining all they can
While heavy clouds just keep on rolling in
[Chorus]
The stars they still shine brighter out there
And in that gentle light the scars don't show
Counting down until closing time
Shaking, breaking, gasping in the glow
Remove your clothes
To let me know:
I'm not the only one in the picture;
I'm not the only one in your picture.
[musical break]
Don't you make a sound.
She said, "Who are you to run your mouth like that?"
Here's the last time you'll be caught with your hands on
Pieces of him you shouldn't know.
If all I'm good for is a one night stand, then
Why are you the one I stand up for?
I'm good, I swear I'm good, I know I'm good
But why can't I see straight?
Remove your clothes
To let me know:
I'm not the only one in the picture;
I'm not the only one in your picture.
You're not needed here to hold my hand;
I've got bigger and better things to place them on.
I'm good, I swear I'm good, I know I'm good
Too bad he can't relate.
Remove your clothes
To let me know:
I'm not the only one in the picture;
I'm not the only one in your picture.
When I said "Wake up,"
I meant "Wake up right now!
Get the hell in the car and drive!"
She said, "I'm so drunk, I don't think I remember how."
It's nights like these that last forever.
When I said "Wake up,"
I meant "Wake up right now!
Get the hell in the car and drive!"
She said, "I'm so drunk, I don't think I remember how."
It's nights like these that last forever.
So come on, baby just
Remove your clothes (remove your clothes)
To let me know: (to let me know)
I'm not the only one in the picture; (only one)
A few words of advice for you
Always live your life with good intentions
Laugh as much as you breathe
And always love as long as you live
Cause nobody can go back in time
And try to make a new beginning
But if you start with today
You can make a better ending for yourself
Did you know
You can live out all your dreams
If you just set your mind to it
You can leave your doubters wondering
Why they didn't see this coming
And how you managed to
Rise above the rest
It's not about where you've been
It's where you want to be
It's not about where you're from
It's where you see yourself
When all the world has gone mad
And you're the last one left standing
A few words of advice for you
Always live your life without restrictions
One day it'll flash before your eyes
So make sure that it's worth watching
Don't listen when anyone doubts
Your ability to be successful
The greatest pleasure in life
Is doing what they say you can not do
Tell me will you believe
In your goals and your dreams
If you believe in yourself
Maybe life won't be the way
That I planned it out to be
But if I try, I just might make it.
I'm just making sure that I
Don't turn over my whole feet, and keep my eyes
In front of me.
What do you see, where are you going?
Is this real? Am I just killing time.
Travelling on a broken wings to know if.
To taste the day I wont give up the fight
Instead I'm gonna prove I've got what it takes.
Keep in mind it's not your place.
It's just the life I choose and tell me,
I'm not great, I need to obey.
I'm just doing things I've asked.
That I know how anything, might wear you down.
To perfect me.
I never said that it'd be easy.
Is this real? Am I just killing time.
Travelling on a broken wings to know if.
To taste the day I wont give up the fight
Instead I'm gonna prove I've got what it takes.
I've made my mistakes, but I won't turn back now.
Light burns up my back, and we will stand a ground. (2x)
I'm tired of pretending to be happy when I'm not.
I'm sick of acting impressed when everything that you can do.
I can do, just as well in my whole life.
Well she starts with her eyes
When she sets her trap
As she carefully surveys the room
Looking for the most pathetic of boys
To destroy with her hips
And her innocent face
And you try to get a read on her
But she hides everything
So you won't see what she could do
I dodged a bullet again
That was a close one
Almost fell for her trap
But I will live to tell about it
I may have escaped today
But she'll never give up
'Til she's got my insides
Hanging in her trophy room
She uses her legs
You use your imagination
Wondering what could be underneath
Her perfect smile
And the way she pretends
That she doesn't know
What she is up to
And you try to get a hold of her
But she's not answering
And you're afraid of what she might do
And at the end of the day
She knows that I'll still be there
No matter how bad it hurts
I just can't shake my feelings
She'll do anything
To make sure that she isn't the one
Who lets her guard down
Someone please let me know
That it's okay for me to not let go
Of how it felt to have
The entire world at my feet
Not a worry on my mind
Please let me know
When we were kids
Things were so different
People didn't spend all their time
Talkin' shit on the internet
If you've got something to say
Why not say it to my face
We spent all our time
Wishing we were older
But now we're getting old
And it fucking sucks
We try our very best
To stay young at heart
When we were young
Life was so dissonant
Sitting on the edge of our seats
Anticipating what would come next
Who'd have thought that someday
Would get here so damn soon
I'm gonna put real life aside
Give it some faith
And let fate decide
'Cause sometimes our destiny
I offered her a drink
She said she'd like to have sex on the beach
I said that's alright with me
And things got a little crazy,
One thing lead to another
Now it's the next morning
And now I'm telling all the guys
I can't help if I was wasted last night
Or if I did things I regret
But all in all I think I did o.k
O.k (o.k)
I know it's hard to remember yesterday
But if you try real hard
You'll remember you and me
You'll remember you and me
Late night we hit the bars
Don't have to go real far to get what we need
I said shots are on me
Things got a little wild
And I like to see her smile
Let's just do one more
And then we'll call it a night
I can't help if I was wasted last night
Or if I did things I regret
But all in all I think I did alright
'cause your girl is coming home with me tonight
O.k (o.k)
I know it's hard to remember yesterday
But if you try real hard
You'll remember you and me
You'll remember you and me
We might not remember
Exactly what we did (exactly what we did)
We'll remember who we did it with
And when we look back on those times that we shard together
I promise I will never forget
I'll never forget my friends
O.k (o.k)
I know it's hard to remember yesterday
But if you try real hard
You'll remember you and me
You'll remember you and me
O.k (o.k)
I know it's hard to remember yesterday
I was wasted last night (but if you)
Or if I did things I regret (try real hard)
But all in all I think I did alright (remember you and me)
'cause your girl is coming home with me tonight (remember you and me)
There's every good reason for letting you go
She's sneaky and smoked out
And it's starting to show
I never let you go [x3]
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
You say that I’ve changed
Well maybe I did
But even if I changed
What's wrong with it
I never let you go [x3]
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
And all our friends are gone and gone
And all the time moves on and on
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong, it's wrong
If there's a reason, it's lost on me
Maybe we’ll be friends, I guess we'll see
I never let you go [x3]
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
It's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
Good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
What a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
What a good idea...
I remember the stupid things, the mood rings, the bracelets and the beads
Nickels and dimes, yours and mine, did you cash in all your dreams
You don't dream for me, no
You don't dream for me, no
But I still feel you pulse like sonar from the days in the waves
That girl is like a sunburn
I would like to save
The girl is like a sunburn
I would like to save
It all started with a kiss
And who'd have thought
That you and I would end up like this
When we first met
I thought you were just another girl
I'd push away
But there was something
Oh so different about you
And I learned quickly
I could not live without you
Your eyes were meant
To be locked with mine
From now until the end of time
Carry me away
Anywhere as long as you are there
I need to see your face
I don't care how long it takes
If I have to wait forever
You know I will
Because I've never felt
Anything like this
In my entire life
I'm so sick of emptiness
When we're apart
It hurts so much that I can't handle it
The biggest piece of me is missing
You should be here with me just kissing
But all the waiting
Is always worth it
'Cause us together
Is always perfect
And even through long distances
And drawn out time
I know that you'll always be mine
But if the distance is too much for you
You can bury me alive
Because now that I've tasted perfection
I regret that I hung on to every word
Cause your voice is the worst sound that I've ever heard
We created such memories
You ripped them apart
Like the time that you pushed your
Lawnmower right over my heart
And I just wanted you to know
That every time I see that movie
I think of all the time and money
I wasted on you
I was wasted on you
So don't forget me
When he doesn't treat you the same
Don't bother calling
When you realize you made a mistake
I regret I believed you in every lie
All the boys that you claimed
Were not between your thighs
Just the thought of it makes me
So terribly sick
All the parts of his body
On which you've been placing your lips
And I just wanted you to know
That every time I see that show
I think of all the lazy mornings
I wasted with you
I was wasting away with you
So don't forget me
When he doesn't treat you the same
Don't bother calling
When you realize you made a mistake
Realize you made a mistake
Don't you think for a second you can come back to me
So don't forget me
When he doesn't treat you the same
Don't fucking call me
Now I'll admit,
Me and my friends have been showing off.
And me and my crew will make this night,
One to remember.
But be forewarned,
We don't put off with mouthing off.
So bring your friends and I'll bring mine;
It's party time when I, get home.
Just in case, you don't know,
We're the kids who own the skyline.
I guess you should've known better than to
Run your mouth.
Because it's goin' down.
Listen girl,
I love it when you
Take it off.
I promise to make this a night
You'll never forget.
I'll tell you, girl
I'm thinking about taking off.
Will you be there; waiting for me,
When I get home?
When I get home?
Just in case, you don't know,
We're the kids who own the skyline.
I guess you should've known better than to
Run your mouth.
Because it's goin' down.
And when you see us comin',
You best believe that we mean business.
There's nothin' we like better than to call you out.
We're gonna take you, down!
We're gonna take you down.
We're gonna take you down. (down, down, down)
I guess you should've know better than to
Run your mouth. (run your mouth!)
There's nothin' we like better than to...
CALL YOU OUT!
[musical break]
Just in case, you don't know,
We're the kids who own the skyline.
I guess you should've known better than to
Run your mouth.
Because it's goin' down.
And when you see us comin',
You best believe that we mean business.
There's nothin' we like better than to call you out.
We will be
Anything that we wanna be
When we grow up
'Cause we won't let you hold us down
Anything that we wanna be
Everyone knows that you've been
Faking what you're saying
And everybody's tired
Of all the songs that you've been playing
It's time for a changing of the guards
In this music scene
And it's time to get your story straight
That's why I'm calling out
All of the kids
Who want something real
Now is the time
To let the world know how you feel
This is a call to anyone who's listening
Change is coming sooner than you think
So you can just forget everything
Everyone knows that you've been
Lying to their faces
Syncing up your look and sound
With all the latest crazes
But you're not fooling them
They've seen this all before
Our friends have had it up to here
Forget everything you thought you knew
About the industry standard
(Now listen up)
She swears she's 21 as she walks through the door.
Every time she arrives,
Heads turn and jaws drop to the floor.
I've seen this happen, what?
Like a hundred times. (a hundred times)
She leaves a heart, torn apart
On the dance floor almost every night.
1, 2, 3, 4!
Even if I had the chance,
I wouldn't take it.
And if she asked me to talk,
You know I wouldn't make a sound.
Because...
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh!)
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
It's been a couple months since I walked out the door.
Every time, that she lied,
I still kept crawling back for more.
I've learned my lesson.
Now, this is the last time. (this is the last time)
She'll leave this boy, torn apart
On the dance floor,
You can see it in his eyes.
Even if I had the chance,
I wouldn't take it.
And if she asked me to talk,
You know I wouldn't make a sound.
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh!)
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
With my friends.
I wish I could take back
Every moment that I spent with you.
Every moment,
That I wasted on you.
Oh-wee-oh! (Oh!)
This is how it goes.
When she takes the words I say and twist them around.
[clap clap]
I know it's just a game
That we both like to play,
But at the end of the day,
I think I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
I'd rather go hang out with my friends.
Oh-wee-oh!
Let's get it started, up in here.
'Cause you know I've got an act for letting you go.
Let's get it started in here,
'Cause tomorrow, I'll be gone.
Don't you move you lips, just
Let me say what I need you to hear.
It's just a matter of time,
I'll have you eating out of my hands.
Don't you know, (don't you know)
The way you shake, it makes me feel alive?
The way that things are goin' tonight,
I'm almost sure that you'll be mine.
Let's get it started, up in here.
'Cause you know I've got an act for letting you go.
Let's get it started in here,
'Cause tomorrow, I'll be gone.
Girl, you've got a weakness,
And nobody knows it but me.
Through your playful innocence,
I can see the truth now.
So just let, (so just let!)
Your guard down and follow me.
The way you're looking at me tonight,
Lets me know that I'll be alright.
Let's get it started, up in here.
'Cause you know I've got an act for letting you go.
Let's get it started in here,
'Cause tomorrow, I'll be gone.
(Did you think, I was sincere when I promised forever?)
When you woke up,
All that remains was the memory of me
And the empty, cold side of your bed.
Let's get it started, up in here.
'Cause you know I've got an act for letting you go.
Let's get it started in here,
'Cause tomorrow, I'll be gone.
Let's get it started, up in here. (Did you think, I was sincere)
'Cause you know I've got an act for letting you go. (when I promised forever?)
Let's get it started in here, (when you woke up)
'Cause tomorrow, I'll be gone. (you were alone)
You walk around in your hometown,
With friends we used to know.
Memories of her and me,
Are all that is left to show.
The places where we'd sleep and
Dream about where we would go.
(Na na na nana nana...)
If I could fall in love again,
I'd fall in love with you.
Now instead of her,
I dream about the things we'll do.
This town is full of ghosts,
From all the things that I've been through.
The summer skies that shine so bright
The day that I met you.
(na na na nana nana...)
If I could fall in love again,
I'd fall in love with you.
If I could fall in love again,
I'd fall in love with you.
I'd fall in love with you.
[musical break]
You best believe that if I had another chance,
I'd do it all again.
No regrets.
I'm never looking back.
If I could fall in love again,
I'd fall in love with you.
If I could fall in love again,
(you best believe that if I had another chance, I'd do it again)
I'd fall in love with you. (no regrets)
Someone please let me know
That it's okay for me to not let go
Of how it felt to have
The entire world at my feet
Not a worry on my mind
Please let me know
When we were kids
Things were so different
People didn't spend all their time
Talkin' shit on the internet
If you've got something to say
Why not say it to my face
We spent all our time
Wishing we were older
But now we're getting old
And it fucking sucks
We try our very best
To stay young at heart
When we were young
Life was so dissonant
Sitting on the edge of our seats
Anticipating what would come next
Who'd have thought that someday
Would get here so damn soon
I'm gonna put real life aside
Give it some faith
And let fate decide
'Cause sometimes our destiny
A bright array of city lights as far as I can see The great white way shines through the night for lonely guys like me The cabaretes and honky tonks their flashing signs invite A broken heart to lose itself in the glow of city lights Lights that say forget her name in a glass of cherry wine Lights that offer other girls for empty arms like mine They paint a pretty picture of a world that's gay and bright But it's just a mask of loneliness behind those city lights The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night Did the God who put those stars above make those city lights Did he make a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right Are we just supposed to run and hide behind those city lights Lights that say forget her love in a different athmosphere Lights that lure are nothing but a masquarade for tears They paint a pretty picture but my arms can't hold them tight And I just can't say I love you to a street of city lights
I remember nights just looking at the lights in the city. And feels like the street lights shine so far away.
I want you to feel my heart tonight. I see the road, see the glow. A kino flow. But I don't know where
this one goes. Nobody told me, nobody showed me and nobody even took the time to get to know me. But convinced I go. I feel invincible. Inch by Inch I go. I'm in the zone, don't miss the show.
I've been down to the river by the city, can't believe you don't remember, could've sworn that you were with me. Things are not always what they seem. The city holds mystery in the heart of what they dream. I thought you already knew. In the darkness we consume. What a horrible part of awesome thoughts and all to be construed. That's why I never forget the lights, never the lights, never regret the night. Never regret cause
The little old lady sat on the porch of the farm-house.
The little old lady rocked back and forth and crocheted.
"Oh, listen to the cricket, look at the rooster, smell the hay," I told her.
"And see the pretty little egg that the hen just laid."
The little old lady took off her glasses and squinted.
And how she responded literally had me floored.
She said: "I'm glad to meet someone who appreciates
the beauty that nature initiates.
It's sweet to hear, but me, my dear, I'm truly bored.
I miss those city lights, those sparkling city lights,
those twinkling city lights blurring my eyes.
I love those city lights, the color of city sights
that shine under city lights tinting the skies.
New mown hay gives me hay fever.
There's the rooster, where's my cleaver?
So laid back, my mind might crack,
and when the thresher's up my pressure's up.
City lights, oh, I long for those city lights,
the bulbs of those beaming brights beckoning me there.
Be there.
Take the crickets and go shove 'em,
urban crises, how I love 'em!
Grime and grit and pretty city lights.
Walking lanes to pick a daisy,
that could drive a person crazy.
Home-made bread lies here like lead,
and Polly's peach preserves--
oh, please, my nerves!
City lights, how I long for those city lights,
the bulbs of those beaming brights beckoning me there.
Be there.
Sties and stables sure are smelly,
let me sniff some Kosher deli,
brightly lit by pretty city lights.
Pluck your lillies of the valley,
let me sally up some alley
dimly lit by pretty city lights.
Country air means zilch to me,
I won't breathe nothing I can't see.
So let me quit and hit those pretty city lights.
Hit them city lights!
Love them city lights!
Fairs and socials ain't no pluses,
I saw more on cross-town buses
brightly lit by pretty city lights.
Hold that udder and churn that butter,
me, I'd rather shoot some gutter
dimly lit by pretty city lights.
Slop those sows, go on and fill your pails,
Honey, just let me plant my buns down in Bloomingdale's.
Yes, let me quit and hit those pretty city lights.
Love them city lights!
Have I been here before?
With my face on the floor
Now I’ve seen what it takes
And the sound that it makes
City lights
Flashing by
Though the night
Though the night
When there’s nowhere to go
Distant lights will be slow
Yeah yeah yeah
I’ll cut all of my ties
And I’ll say my goodbyes
Yeah
City lights
Flashing by
Though the night
Though the night
City lights
Flashing by
Though the night
Things I’ve seen
Don’t forget
Time goes by
No regrets
Memories
History
Follows me
Follows me
It's been a year
You haven't called but I forgot what it sounds like to hear you talk
And I'm okay, I'm just fine
Up here trying to bide my time
Saving up, running out
Trying to get back to what was mine
And yeah it hurts to hear your voice
After every girl and boy
Told me what you did last year
Yeah, that was hard to hear
But I'm okay, I'm just fine
Up here trying to bide my time
Saving up, running out
Trying to get back to what was mine
And you're out there, living life
Too busy to call just to pass the time
But that's okay, yeah that's alright
You'll think of me every time you look at those city lights
(You look at those city lights)
And I'm okay, I'm just fine
Up here trying to bide my time
Saving up, running out
Trying to get back to what was mine
And you're out there just living life
Too busy to call just to pass the time
But that's okay, yeah that's alright
Well I've got hopes, but that's all I've got and I'm starting to believe that that ain't worth a lot. Every lesson's been telling me the same; it's a hard luck life, jumping puddles in the rain. But I've got six strings that will keep me sane and one day, girl you're gonna know my name. I feel alive tonight, think I might take you for a ride. We'll glow in the city lights and forget all the troubles in our lives. I'm tired of feeling so stuck at the bottom, my heart's racing like I'm climbing up a mountainside. I'm trying to get a little something for me, because I can't do this old routine. Times are hard for dreamers struggling to get a shot, and lately my luck isn't running too deep but I'll give it what I've got. Lately I've been running a little low on sleep, but I promised one day we would run away to the places we dreamed when we were young and had something no one could take away.
Locked up inside my metal cage
Always tense and filled with rage
Above the concrete fields below
With you I wanna go, wanna go
Emotionless this city lies
Cruel it is, it clouds my eyes
Shades on my day
I live inside this play
In the city where the misery's abundant
Where the pity find sympathy amongst em
And the landlord, feel no empathy
Where the foul move and get no penalty
No remedy or vaccine to numb it out
We cut deep, no back team can flush it out
So we wander about lost where the streets have no names
Cross past, and when we meet it's flammable like propane
This is where the most is not adequant
Where you only go as far as your imagining
Where the road is longer where your travelling
And whutchu given up you'll never get back again
Trapped within the lights of the city
Where it looks full of life but inside it's all empty
And from outside it's all tempting
What, it's all lies upon entry
Emotionless this city lies
Cruel it is, it clouds my eyes
Shades on my day
I live inside this play
In the city where it's overdone
Where everyword is like a loaded gun
Where people take and always owe you one
Where we get over, but never roled to come
With hoes that live in the cold-ition
With folks get exposed, souls is sold for crumbs
Where niggas wanna know where you from
No mather where you go to, there's nowhere to run
... be prepared for the bumps and bruises
A Man becomes whatever he chooses
The land that never hunger for loose clips
And fans are never above of who's big
The rules are not written...
But better play em right, nigga, you are not exempted
... you are not different
You disposable... you are not depended on.
Emotionless this city lies
Cruel it is, it clouds my eyes
Shades on my day
I live inside this play
Lost angel, searchin' for paradise
But wind up melting their wings from high farenheits
Can't see their way, blinded by the glaring lights
Keep fallin until they finally get scared of heights
Keep stallin till they finally get scared of life
And fall victim to the snakes and parasites
Loose all they spirit and can't bare to fight
Swear I can hear it comin in the air tonight...
Locked up inside my metal cage
Always tense and filled with rage
Above the concrete fields below
With you I wanna go, wanna go
Emotionless this city lies
Cruel it is, it clouds my eyes
Shades on my day
Don't be afraid,
I won't let you wait in the dark, the dark,
We made mistakes,
And we're trying to change but it's hard, so damn hard, yeah
I know i've not been strong enough,
And I know it's been so long my love, so just…
Turn down the city lights,
Turn em right down,
Turn em right down,
Til it's just you and me,
Turn down the city lights,
Turn this around,
Let’s Turn this around,
Tonight just you and me,
Yeah tonight just you and me,
At last, hey can we go back to the start? The start…
And I'll cover the tracks,
Then stay on the map to your heart, yeah to your heart,
I know i've not been strong enough,
And I know it's been so long my love, my love,
So turn down the city lights,
Turn em right down,
Turn em right down,
Til it's just you and me,
Turn down the city lights,
Let’s Turn this around,
Let’s Turn this around,
Tonight just you and me,
And all our friends say walk away,
That we’re almost made to fail,
But I won't change my mind,
No I can't live no lie,
You are everything tonight... tonight… so
Turn down the city lights,
Turn them down, oh!
So turn down the city lights,
Turn em right down,
Turn em right down,
Til it's just you and me,
Turn down the city lights,
Let’s Turn this around,
Let’s Turn this around,
Tonight just you and me,
Turn em down, Yeah Turn em down, All the way down,
Come on and, Turn em down, just Turn em down, all the way down,
City lights in your eyes ‘til the morning rises
And swallows up your pride
Feel the alive, fell the fire this smoke is infectious
One dance left, pray you don’t get burnt
Sell your lies ‘til the nightmare defines you
And swallows up your life
To ignite to inspire, these foreign objectives
One more chance, pray you don’t get hurt
Oh my God we’re going down
City lights for a serenade
Shooting stars on your wedding day
Fall apart when I see your face
And run away, run away
Open eyes, fall apart when the morning rises
Lighting all your cracks
Take a call, someone old, when you coming home girl
One breath left, pray you make it last
Oh my God we’re going down
City lights for a serenade
Shooting stars on your wedding day
Fall apart when I see your face
And run away, run away
Go tell your lies
(go tell your lies)
I’m looking in your eyes
(in your eyes)
And I can see to my surprise, your light that used to
shine
Fades into City lights
(these city lights)
City lights for a serenade
Shooting stars on your wedding day
Fall apart when I see your face
wake me up with a smile
haven't had the head to be with someone
for a while
see me off as i go
I'll be coming back again
further up the road
and i can see a hint of apprehension
in your eyes
but don't believe
what history belies
the holes among the truth
like stars along the sky
are easier to see
without the city lights
all i offer is a cell
that i can move
if i prevail upon a wind like yours
i'd fill it up with you
where you take me i will go
heading for her icy north
we can cast along the way
until we run her up the shore
and i can see a hint of apprehension
in your eyes
but don't believe
what history belies
the holes among the truth
like stars along the sky
are easier to see
INTRO:
City lights are bright and know we won't stop
Till the morning's light
And we know the place where we can go
With all the lights like Tokyo
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
I'm about to get it off and get my party on
Keep it moving, keep it going, keep it coming strong
Leave your worries at the door, baby get loose
Busta move and show us all the things that you can do
PRE:
We're grooving, we're moving, our minds we are losing
24/7 so know we ain't snoozing
Tonight is the night do it right get it tight
Cause I know you won't fight, the city lights
CHORUS:
City lights are bright and know we won't stop
Till the morning's light
And we know the place where we can go
With all the lights like Tokyo
City nights are right, dancing to the beat we're feeling nice
Play me a tune, something I like, just letting loose, just living life X 2
I'm about to break it down and my groove on
Keep it moving till it gets to the crack of dawn
Get up, get down like a domino
Please don't stop until the dj says it's time to go
PRE + CHORUS
BARTOVEN RAP:
Tonight I was gonna hold off,
But you know what? I just might go clubbing in Shoreditch...
Everywhere's so full of colour, it's gorgeous
No queuing up, say nothing, it's sorted
I know the bouncer, quick go through
When we've got P, there is no queue
If it gets dead then it's on to the next, on to the next club with the whole crew
So I buy the bottle, you pour the shots
And after the club it's the corner shop
And after that God knows, call me on
But I reckon that I'm just unorthodox
CHORUS
OUTRO:
City nights are right, dancing to the beat we're feeling nice
Play me a tune, something I like, just letting loose, just living life
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Don't hide away.
Window closed
the light is on
is it dusk or is it dawn?
Telephone off the line
You gotta try to get away from this endless night.
You gotta try
I'm gonna help you to see the light.
You gotta try to get out ond see some city lights.
Need some shelter for awhile
Are you ready? Is it time to trust someone?
You gotta try to get away from this endless night
You gotta try
I'm gonna help you to see the light.
You gotta try to get out ond see some city lights.
To get out and see some city lights.
Secret life
no reveries
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
I need the city to remind me
There is life out there surviving
If you could see me, I would thank you,
‘Cause I can’t see anything you see through
I can't look straight and I can’t believe
That the heaters not a burning just a bad dream
I could _ france, so you think I'm in
I could play it off, as life is playing out my sins
But I come on like a traitor fool?
When all I really want is something real from you
Life keeps on moving even when my heart has stopped
This world keeps spinning
Even when your love has left my heart
Time’s not affected when you decide to just be still
My thoughts are holding me against my will
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
You came into my life only to waste it away
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
I need the city to remind me
There is life out there surviving
Can you check me? Can I rank you?
Can we stir up an emotion I can break through
On a twelfth floor, in a dark room
There’s no living when you look from my window view
Do it just as is, cause when no one plays
I win from millions so we live inside this crazy space
Do we want more or hate change
Am I wasting all my time wasting all my pain
Life keeps ya moving even when you wanna stop
This world keeps spinning even when you have left my heart
I hear the people move when nothing is moving
I see the city sleep but nothing is soothing me
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
You came into my life only to waste it away
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
I need the city to remind me
There is life out there surviving
Sometime I look at the sky line
And I don’t know if it’s the light that makes you … dark
I'm just happy to be real
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In a world that’s mad fake
That can’t stop me, my life got bad breaks
Dreams come true, I finally convinced myself
And still wake up every morning and pinch myself
I’m a role model, she’s centerfold models
And we both goes but in the rolce model
There's ups and downs to my understanding
To be flies, gonna be take-offs and landings
While you doing at least get to see the sky line
The good life contract, where do I sign?
So when I shine, baby you shine
‘Cause life’s a bitch, that you can't two time
I’m so original somebody make copy
My son points at the tv and say papi
This reminds me there’s people behind me
& God to guide me with you beside me
[Chorus]
Sky lines and city lights are all I see it's wasting away
You came into my life only to waste it away
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
I need the city to remind me
There is life out there surviving
Sky lines and city lights are all I see it's wasting away
You came into my life only to waste it away
Sky lines and city lights are all I see as I'm wasting away
I need the city to remind me
Down the road,
About a mile or so,
My baby shuts her eyes.
Well I send words to her constantly,
And she quickly replies.
The city lights are big and bright,
But I think I'll stay right here.
Well I'll be fine if they take my life,
But it's losing you I fear.
They can take anything from me,
But they can't take you!
And I can't go from my home,
Because my home is where I want to be!
If we can fight our tired eyes tonight,
We could watch the sun come up.
The perfect way to start a perfect day,
The sun, your house, and us.
Well they can take anything from me,
But they can't take you!
And I can't go from my home,
Because my home is where I want to be!
They can take anything from me,
But they can't take you.
And I can't go from my home,
Because my home is where I want to be!
Well they can take anything, anything, anything,
anything,
City lights, the urban landscape,
Stands before our eyes.
City lights, our lives are caught up,
In these neon lights
Oh, so very frightened the park will seem.
Yet, we do our best to cherish one another,
City lights, although I love you,
Sometimes hate with doubt.
Oh, so very frightened to be alone,
Yet we do our best to keep a civil distance
City lights, although I love you,
Sometimes hate with doubt.
I cannot solve the mystery
Of what is fake and what is real,
I cannot solve the mystery,
Of who we are and who we'll be!
City lights, the urban landscape,
Stands before our eyes.
City lights, our lives are caught up,
In these neon lights
Oh, so very frightened the park will seem.
Yet, we do our best to cherish one another,
City lights, I'll always hate you,
'Till the end of time.
I'm pretending to,
Be surprised at you lying.
You pretend not to,
See the passion inside.
We are trying to,
Understand everything.
You've decided to,
Let the light of me in.
We are trying to,
Understand everything.
You've decided to,
The city lights up like a cigaretteThe moon's a broken
heart and the stars are set
Like peep-holes in an empty sky
I wander lost alone on a Saturday night
I pass the Stalinist flats, I pass the Marxist punks
I pass the anarchist graffiti and although I'm drunk
My mind is clear, my heart's alive
I've been through this before and I know that I'll
survive
I don't need your eyes, I've got the city lights
Electric lifeblood flowing through these concrete veins
And I don't need your truths
I've got one of my own...
Walking around in circles and I'm laughing at the night
You always said I was a psycho, I'm just trying to
prove you right
And so the cards were stacked, I had no hand to play
The house we built collapsed, that's why I'm singing
here today
And now I'm heading down to Simon-Dach, turn right up
by the lights
Following the train tracks leading deep into the night
Dancing in the gutter, playing football with a stone
Turn left down by the bridge and then I take the long
way home
I don't need your eyes, I've got the city lights
Electric lifeblood flowing through these concrete veins
And I don't need your words
I've got some of my own
Cold dark river keeps on flowing
I watch it from the bridge above
The moon's just another light that's glowing
On this heap of concrete that I love
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