A progressive metal band from Japan who released th… Read Full Bio ↴(2014 – present)
A progressive metal band from Japan who released their debut album October 15, 2014.
Official Website: http://abstracts.jp/
City Lights
Abstracts Lyrics
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The cityscape is altering by and by
I shut my ears to the noise
As if escaping in the dark
As if sinking into the deep
On the brink of vanishing in the light residing in my mind
Drawn in my dream from time past fade away before it's within grasp
That's why i have to change myself
I must open that illuminated door and walk through
An ever present failure-in if don't dwell
With a step, slowy, calmy, the world beckons you
Then glance around to find the evening presnt itself
The city lights hold me still
When the sun goes down, It's time to walk
I trust my senses, I swear that I will come true
The hope will never be gone
Realinty is cruel - It's may leave me behind
Yet Ishall garb whatever lies ahead
Farewell to my former self
The city lights hol me still
When the sun goes down, it's time to walk
I trust my senses, I swear that i will come true
The hope will never be gone
In "City Lights," Abstracts sings about the ever-changing nature of the city and the struggle to remain true to oneself amidst the chaos. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer noting how quickly time passes and how the cityscape is constantly altering. The singer shuts their ears to the noise, perhaps in an attempt to find a moment of peace amid the bustling city. They feel as though they are sinking into the deep, on the brink of disappearing into the light residing in their mind. The dream they've been drawn into fades away just as they are about to grasp it, leaving them feeling lost and disoriented.
The chorus turns to the present moment, with the singer declaring that they must awaken and change themselves if they want to move forward. They must open an illuminated door and walk through, embracing the challenges and failures that may lie ahead. The world beckons them forward, and they must trust their senses and keep moving. The city lights hold them still, representing both the beauty and the overwhelming nature of the urban environment. When the sun goes down, it's time to walk again, never giving up on hope and the possibility of a brighter future.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the struggle to find oneself in the midst of constant change and the importance of holding onto hope in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Passes in a blink of an eye
Time moves quickly
The cityscape is altering by and by
The city is constantly changing
I shut my ears to the noise
I ignore the noisy distractions
As if escaping in the dark
I seek solace in the darkness
As if sinking into the deep
I want to disappear into my thoughts
On the brink of vanishing in the light residing in my mind
I am close to losing myself in my imagination
Drawn in my dream from time past fade away before it's within grasp
My dreams from the past disappear before I can achieve them
Now, here, awaken i shall
I am awake and present in the moment
That's why i have to change myself
I need to change to fulfill my goals
I must open that illuminated door and walk through
I need to seize opportunities
An ever present failure-in if don't dwell
I must not dwell on past failures
With a step, slowly, calmly, the world beckons you
The world invites me to take small, confident steps
Then glance around to find the evening present itself
I appreciate my surroundings and live in the moment
The city lights hold me still
I am entranced by the bright lights of the city
When the sun goes down, It's time to walk
I enjoy walking at night
I trust my senses, I swear that I will come true
I believe in myself and my abilities
The hope will never be gone
I will always have hope
Reality is cruel - It may leave me behind
The world can be harsh and leave me behind
Yet I shall grab whatever lies ahead
I will seize any opportunity that comes my way
Farewell to my former self
I am leaving my old self behind
The city lights hold me still
I am captivated by the beauty of the city at night
When the sun goes down, it's time to walk
I enjoy going out at night and exploring
I trust my senses, I swear that I will come true
I have confidence in my abilities and believe in myself
The hope will never be gone
I will always have hope
Writer(s): Abstracts
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AustinJSchaeffer
its like Napoleon, Polyphia, and Chon had a beautiful baby. Loved the last album, looking forward to the next!
@andre466
this is amazing, I hope the rest of the album has this sound. the guitar tones are beautiful
@trashsandie7926
待ってました！
@JapaneseMusicNerd
Great work once again!
@T.C.Walker
wow ! this is amazing. you're my favorite band :D
@julianbaldovino9087
it's same Issues.... great fusion...
@danielherrera6215
Yo u guys are f*ing amazing loved to see u dudes perform sic
@YutsiAion
Love this!!
@Keno637
No words can describe how awesome this song is ❤❤❤❤
@joshuascott1266
Whoa, whoa, whoa, guys. I know I just said I liked the new stuff, but holy shit do more of THIS!!! This is amaaaaazing. A genre I honestly felt became dead and boring years ago is suddenly fresh as fuck in this track.