Solo city
I'm made of stone
Walking down your street
I feel like I'm alone

Solo city
Began anew
No one to talk to
And nothing to do

Oooo...ooo...ooo...

Solo city
Bright lights will shine
We'll advertise freely
What used to mine

Solo city
Ignore the signs
Lost in translation
I thought we were fine

Ah...oh...oh...ooo...ooo

Solo city

Overall Meaning

The song Solo City by Booka Shade paints a picture of a city that is devoid of any human connection or warmth. The lyrics speak of being alone in a city despite being surrounded by people. The line "I'm made of stone" signifies a feeling of detachment and a lack of empathy towards others. This line can also be interpreted as a defense mechanism to protect oneself from getting hurt by the coldness of the city.

The second verse "Began anew, No one to talk to, And nothing to do" emphasizes the idea of starting over in a city where one doesn't know anyone and has no sense of purpose. The feeling of isolation is further emphasized by the repetitive refrain of "Oooo...ooo...ooo..." and "Ah...oh...oh...ooo...ooo". These sounds are like a howl in the wilderness or a cry for help.

The chorus "Bright lights will shine, We'll advertise freely, What used to mine, Ignore the signs, Lost in translation, I thought we were fine" criticizes the commercialization of the city and how it overshadowed the sense of community and the things that mattered. The last two lines of the chorus talk about miscommunication and the singer's feeling of being left out.

Booka Shade's Solo City is a commentary on how modern urban life has alienated us from each other, making us mere strangers in a crowd.

Line by Line Meaning

Solo city
Referring to an urban environment where an individual feels isolated and alone

I'm made of stone
The individual feels emotionally numb and unable to connect with others

Walking down your street
The individual is exploring the city and its surroundings

I feel like I'm alone
Despite being in a crowded city, the individual feels disconnected from others and alone

Began anew
The individual has started a new chapter in their life

No one to talk to
The individual feels like they have no one to confide in or share their experiences with

And nothing to do
The individual is experiencing boredom and a lack of purpose

Bright lights will shine
The city has an aura of excitement and possibility

We'll advertise freely
The city is full of marketing and advertising, promoting materialism and consumer culture

What used to mine
The individual reminisces about how the city used to be a place filled with personal significance and meaning

Ignore the signs
The individual is dismissing warning signs or social cues that may be important for their well-being

Lost in translation
There is a miscommunication or misunderstanding between the individual and others around them

I thought we were fine
The individual assumes that everything is okay despite feeling disconnected from others in the city

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: ARNO KAMMERMEIER, PETER HAYO, WALTER MERZIGER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it