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City Life
Rebelution Lyrics


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Yeah yeah yeah
Woah woah

I don't wanna be waiting in line
I got too many things that
I could do with my time
And I don't wanna feel this confined
To city life, to city life, to city life

I can't avoid this feeling
Another siren sounds
The last straw, I'm leaving
It's time to leave this crowd

In fact, I might go
First thing in the morning
To lay low
I gotta get out of here for real
Yeah, that sounds good to me, ah
Find some cleaner air to breathe
Ah yes
Get away from everything, ah
Never have I ever felt
Like this
Yeah, that sounds good to me, ah
Find some cleaner air to breathe
Ah yes
Get away from everything, ah
And never have I ever felt
Like this

Really and truly I should pack up
And find my way under the stars, I'll roll a sack up
And find some peace and quiet, get my spirits back up
Breathe in the oxygen, I'll find a place to shack up
That'll keep me on track, my friends
To get back
The things that I lack
To get back
The things that I lack
Yeah, that's it

In fact I might go
First thing in the morning
To lay low
I gotta get out of here for real
Out of here for real
Yeah, that sounds good to me, ah
Find some cleaner air to breathe
Ah yes
Get away from everything, ah
Never have I ever felt
Like this
Yeah, that sounds good to me, ah
Find some cleaner air to breathe
Ah yes
Get away from everything, ah
Never have I ever felt
Like this

I don't wanna be waiting in line
I got too many things that
I could do with my time
And I don't wanna feel this confined
To city life, to city life, to city life

Overall Meaning

The song "City Life" by Rebelution is about the singer's yearning to escape the busy and stressful life of the city. He doesn't want to waste his time waiting in line and feeling trapped by the hustle and bustle of the city. He feels suffocated by the constant noise of sirens and the large crowds around him. The singer contemplates leaving the city in search of cleaner air, peace, and quiet. He wants to be alone with his thoughts, find his way under the stars and roll a pack of weed to help him relax.


The lyrics express the need for a break from the stressful city life and the desire to search for some solitude. The song has a laid-back reggae beat which adds to the mellow vibes of the song. The singer's voice is soothing and energetic, evoking a sense of movement and emancipation. The chorus repeats the line "Yeah, that sounds good to me, find some cleaner air to breathe, get away from everything, never have I ever felt like this", emphasizing the need for an escape from the fast-paced city life.


Overall, "City Life" is a powerful anthem for those who feel overwhelmed by the stresses of living in the city. It is a reminder to take a step back, breathe, and reconnect with nature.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna be waiting in line
I don't want to spend my time waiting for things that don't matter


I got too many things that I could do with my time
I have many important things that I want to accomplish with my time


And I don't wanna feel this confined
I don't want to feel trapped in this crowded environment


To city life, to city life, to city life
I don't want to be stuck in the hustle and bustle of city life


I can't avoid this feeling
I cannot ignore this sense of dissatisfaction


Another siren sounds
Another disturbance reminds me of the chaos around me


The last straw, I'm leaving
This is the final trigger that prompts me to leave


It's time to leave this crowd
It's time to break free from this overcrowded place


In fact, I might go
Actually, I am considering leaving


First thing in the morning
Early in the day, when I first wake up


To lay low
To seek refuge and rest


I gotta get out of here for real
I need to leave this place as soon as possible


Find some cleaner air to breathe
Search for a place with fresh, clean air


Get away from everything
Escape from the noise and commotion of city life


Never have I ever felt like this
I have never experienced such a strong desire to leave and seek peace


Really and truly I should pack up
Honestly, I should start preparing to leave


And find my way under the stars, I'll roll a sack up
I want to sleep under the stars and camp out


And find some peace and quiet, get my spirits back up
Finding a calm and peaceful environment will help me restore my energy


Breathe in the oxygen, I'll find a place to shack up
I'll look for a place to stay that has fresh air to breathe


That'll keep me on track, my friends
That will help me stay focused and motivated, my friends


To get back
To regain what I have lost


The things that I lack
The things that I am missing or deficient in


Out of here for real
I really need to leave this place




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Rachmany, Rory Carey, Marley D. Williams, Wesley Finley, Phillip James

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