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Walking Downtown
Copeland Lyrics


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We were walking downtown yeah
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)
We were walking downtown yeah
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)

Through the night
We were waiting for a sign
Maybe rendered in the darkened sky
Drawn by imaginary lines
Connecting radiant points of light
(Please don't go)
Cause you showed up with your hair down
I might not sleep tonight

We were walking downtown yeah
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)
We were walking downtown yeah
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)

Lift your gaze from the pavement
From the streets
That we've crossed a thousand times before
Dry your eyes
There are birds singing on lamp posts
They don't know what all your crying's for
(Please don't go)
And I'm sure that I've not seen
The Christmas lights this bright before

We were walking downtown yeah
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)
We were walking downtown yeah
(Walking downtown)
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)
We were walking downtown yeah
(Walking downtown)
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)
We were walking downtown yeah
(Walking downtown yeah)
My favorite part of town
(Walking downtown)

Overall Meaning

In Copeland's song "Walking Downtown," the singer and a companion are walking through their favorite part of town, downtown. The opening lines repeat twice, emphasizing the excitement and anticipation of exploring this familiar yet captivating place. In the first verse, the singer describes their night walk and their search for a sign, possibly a symbol of hope or direction. They express their imagination by referencing the "imaginary lines" that connect the "radiant points of light" in the cityscape. The refrain "please don't go" is repeated, seemingly directed to their companion, who has shown up with her hair down, affecting the singer so much that he fears he might not sleep that night.


In the second verse, the singer tells his companion to lift her gaze from the pavement and take notice of their surroundings, expressing a desire to share with her the beauty he sees. He notices the birds singing on lamp posts, whose sweet melody contrasts with the tears that are flowing from his companion's eyes. Still, he hopes that the brightness of the Christmas lights could lift her spirits. The refrain repeats several times here, and the song fades out with the singer affirming that walking downtown with his companion is his favorite part of town.


Line by Line Meaning

We were walking downtown yeah
We were strolling through the city center.


My favorite part of town
The part where I enjoy the most.


(Walking downtown)
We were moving around in the city.


Through the night
We kept walking when it was dark.


We were waiting for a sign
We were looking for something to guide us.


Maybe rendered in the darkened sky
Perhaps something shown in the starless sky.


Drawn by imaginary lines
Guided by imaginary paths.


Connecting radiant points of light
Linking bright spots of radiance.


(Please don't go)
Expression of plea not to leave.


Cause you showed up with your hair down
Your relaxed appearance made me too captivated to sleep.


I might not sleep tonight
I might stay awake all night.


Lift your gaze from the pavement
Look up from the ground.


From the streets
From the roads.


That we've crossed a thousand times before
We've walked down these roads repeatedly.


Dry your eyes
Stop crying.


There are birds singing on lamp posts
Birds are singing on the street lights.


They don't know what all your crying's for
They're unaware of why you're upset.


And I'm sure that I've not seen
I'm almost certain I've never witnessed.


The Christmas lights this bright before
Xmas lights have never shone as brilliantly as now.


(Walking downtown yeah)
We're still walking around in the city.


(Walking downtown)
We're meandering through the urban settlement.


My favorite part of town
The part of the town that I love most.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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Nathen McVittie

Ten years later, and still one of my favourite Copeland songs.

Picture Anime

This song is so wonderful !

TMAH

Can't beat band-members-acting-awkwardly-in-music-videos. I wonder if Aaron Marsh can watch this without cringing!

Desolate Soul

This album kills my soul. Such a great concept album about life and death. It's always special to hear a band write a record with a special, personal meaning behind it. It makes everything more real, and honest.

heather trupia

So many memories oh my gosh this is the best I'm in love with this song and them

erieli7

COPELAND IS IN MY MIND FOREVER!

Sean Wheldon

such a REAL song

Wolvarine Solid X

dope track!!!

heather

Such a cute song I love it to peices

Max Oster

I like how I listened to this with the girlfriends I have had. They left but always managed to take this CD. I have since ripped it toy PC, CD in the car, but I know. That CD will go away

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