In the City
Adamski Lyrics
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Ridin' the subway, to Times Square
They're like little insects, crawlin' around
How many angels, live in this town?
I'm loving you, ?oh make me lovin' you?
So I've been lost, escape this, you must do
Black hole, naked soul
Liquid gold, let it roll in the city
Black hole, naked soul
Liquid gold, let it roll in the city
The temperature's rising, everywhere
Help me I'm melting, I'm turning to air
So I am inside you, every breath you take
I'm oxygenetic, for heaven's sake
I'm loving you, ?oh make me lovin' you?
So I've been lost, escape this, you must do
Black hole, naked soul
Liquid gold, let it roll in the city
Black hole, naked soul
Liquid gold, let it roll in the city
The lyrics to Adamski's song "In the City" describe the hustle and bustle of daily life in New York City, and the anonymous struggle of its inhabitants. The first verse paints a picture of people going about their daily routines, riding the subway and crowded into Times Square like insects. The question is posed, how many angels live in the city? This can be interpreted as pointing to the idea that despite the overwhelming atmosphere of anonymity and constant motion of the city, there are still moments of beauty and divinity to be found.
The second verse shifts focus to the singer's own experience within the city, describing how the temperature rises and he feels as though he is melting, turning to air. The line "I am inside you, every breath you take, I'm oxygenetic for heaven's sake" suggests a connection being drawn between the individual experience of living in the city and a wider sense of collective experience. It is as though the singer is both an observer of the city and embodying its energy at the same time.
The repeated refrain of "Black hole, naked soul, liquid gold, let it roll in the city" captures the complex emotional landscape of life in the city. The black hole could be interpreted as the sense of being lost or swallowed up by the city, while the naked soul speaks to vulnerability and exposure. Liquid gold could represent both the precious moments of beauty and connection that can be found within the city, as well as the constant flow of people and energy. The command to "let it roll in the city" suggests surrender to the energy of the city, embracing the chaos and beauty that it offers.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the people, everywhere
Observing the vast number of human beings around, all engrossed in their own lives.
Ridin' the subway, to Times Square
Using public transport to reach a popular tourist destination.
They're like little insects, crawlin' around
Perceiving people as tiny creatures, swarming around like insects.
How many angels, live in this town?
Wondering about the number of kind, virtuous people that reside in the city.
I'm loving you, ?oh make me lovin' you?
Expressing a desire to be loved and appreciated by someone.
So I've been lost, escape this, you must do
Acknowledging feeling lost or directionless, and suggesting a need to escape from this feeling.
Black hole, naked soul
Referring to an emotional void or emptiness in one's inner self.
Liquid gold, let it roll in the city
Metaphorically comparing the value of a precious metal with the preciousness of life and love experiences in the bustling city.
The temperature's rising, everywhere
Sensing that the atmosphere around is heating up or becoming more intense.
Help me I'm melting, I'm turning to air
Feeling overwhelmed by the surroundings and emotions, as if dissolving into the air.
So I am inside you, every breath you take
Asserting the presence of oneself in another person's life and thoughts.
I'm oxygenetic, for heaven's sake
Emphasizing the importance of one's role in the other person's life or well-being.
Black hole, naked soul
Reiterating the sense of inner emptiness or void.
Liquid gold, let it roll in the city
Repeating the analogy of the beauty and value of life's experiences in the city.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN J. CULBERTSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShapeOfSuz
One of the most underrated songs of the 90's
@spammy1982
I think it came out in late 2001 and unfortunately, people in the USA weren't in the mood to talk about people like insects running around the city after we just got done watching them jump out of burning towers.
@marcotonel
a distanza di tantissimo tempo dall'uscita continua a piacermi troppo, fantastica
@maxs4408
помню был в 10 классе и смотрел этот клипец на мтv и был счастлив так же как сейчас 👍👍👍
@aalb1873
Adamski meritava più successo ma è sempre stato due passi avanti a tutti. Grandioso!✌️
@alchemixxx1994
Меня дико вперла эта песенка еще тогда, в начале нулевых. Судя по количеству комментов, нас таких немного.
@olegparhimchik
@118175829646476384912 крутая песня, особенно бас гитарка в начале) знаю ее исключительно по ремику от slim line
@RodionAznaurov
alchemixxx1 полностью солидарен. Песня реально разрывающая шаблон) меня еще в детстве смешила манера певца кривляться)) А кто нибудь знает как его зовут вообще?
@alchemixxx1994
Rodion Aznaurov, года 3-4 назад я находил какую-то инфу про этого перца, малоизвестный чел, вроде как даже гей)) Сейчас плотно пошукал по интернетам - инфы ровно ноль. Где и как я тогда это нашел - покрыто мраком.
@videostanarod
+Rodion Aznaurov Да чувак-то известный, просто у нас почему-то его мало знают ( Он в 90 х надывался доктор Адамский, потом когда стал ди джеить переименовал себя на Adam Sky. Сейчас вроде опять Adamski. Вот инфа про него:
https://ru.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%90%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BC%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8_(%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7%D1%8B%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82)