London Bridge
Anika Paris Lyrics

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My whole life is like a cardboard
A Roller coaster life - it's bound to fall
Up and down and in and out again where we're living in
Sweet kiss, take me to the moon tonight
Take a good look at what I left behind
In this place of love, and suitcase of night, and my broken pride

[Chorus:]

So I'm saying goodbye
'Cause London Bridge is falling down, falling down
And it's all right for me, all right for me
London Bridge is falling down, falling down
It's all right for me, all right for me

Tell me what you want, tell me I'm right
But don't go sneaking out in the middle of a night
I want to cradle the sun to warm this heart of mine
But I won't compromise

[Chorus]

I don't want to know
I just want to go away from here, away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anika Paris's song London Bridge appears to be describing a life that is unstable and unpredictable. The words "my whole life is like a cardboard" allude to the temporary nature of cardboard boxes, something that is easily disposable or thrown away. The Roller coaster analogy is used to represent the ups and downs of life, which is bound to fall at some point. The song appears to be examining a relationship that has become untenable, where the singer is torn between staying and leaving.

The lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness and an urge to break free from a situation that has become unbearable. The lines "take a good look at what I left behind in this place of love" suggest that the relationship was once promising and loving, but has now become broken and unfulfilling. The metaphor of the suitcase of night and broken pride suggests that the singer is ready to move on, and leave everything behind.

The chorus repeats the refrain "London Bridge is falling down," a reference to the famous English nursery rhyme. It appears to symbolize the end of a chapter, the crumbling of something that was once solid and stable. The lines "it's all right for me" suggest that the singer has accepted that change is inevitable, and is ready to move forward, even if it means leaving behind something that was once important.

Line by Line Meaning

My whole life is like a cardboard
My life is fragile and flimsy, like a cardboard material.

A Roller coaster life - it's bound to fall
My life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and it's likely to stumble or fail at any moment.

Up and down and in and out again where we're living in
Life is full of unpredictable changes that we have to navigate, and we're often stuck in a cycle of repeating patterns.

Sweet kiss, take me to the moon tonight
I want to escape from reality and experience a euphoric, dreamlike state of being.

Take a good look at what I left behind
Reflecting back on my past experiences and choices, and examining what I've left in my wake.

In this place of love, and suitcase of night, and my broken pride
I'm in a place of emotional turmoil, carrying heavy baggage from the darkness of the night, and struggling with my sense of self-worth.

So I'm saying goodbye
I've decided to leave this situation behind and move on with my life.

'Cause London Bridge is falling down, falling down
The foundation I've built my life on is crumbling and unstable, just like the song 'London Bridge is falling down'.

And it's all right for me, all right for me
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, I'm okay with my decision to leave and start anew.

Tell me what you want, tell me I'm right
I'm seeking validation and approval from someone else, and I'm open to compromise to make them happy.

But don't go sneaking out in the middle of a night
I don't want to be left alone or abandoned in the darkness, when things can appear more ominous and terrifying.

I want to cradle the sun to warm this heart of mine
I'm yearning for something bright and warm to comfort my weary and wounded heart.

But I won't compromise
Despite my desire for approval and warmth, I won't betray my own values and beliefs to get it.

I don't want to know
I'm tired of worrying about the outcomes and consequences of my actions, and I just want to move on.

I just want to go away from here, away
I want to escape my current situation and find a new place where I can start over and live my life differently.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OCEANTIDE MUSIC
Written by: ANIKA T. PERESS, DEAN LANDON

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