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Miracle
Big City Dreams Lyrics
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With picture-perfect honesty
In bathroom cabinets
Keep dirty secrets
Comfort is relative
In front of sleepy eyes
Artificial rest for me.
Artificial bravery.
Don't say no. I'm on your front doorstep.
Please let me in. To drown in blue oceans
Again.
The lyrics of Big City Dreams' song "Miracle" speak about the layers of deception and comfort that people use to hide their true selves. The opening lines of the song "Good boys know how to lie, with picture-perfect honesty" suggests the idea that the best deceivers are those who can make their lies appear as truths. Those who keep secrets hide them in "bathroom cabinets" - a metaphorical reference to locking away one's truth to maintain the facade of perfection. The lyrics' depiction of "Artificial rest for me/Artificial bravery" implies that many people use artificial means like sleeping pills or alcohol to maintain the illusion of stability.
The pre-chorus ("Don't say no, I'm on your front doorstep/Please let me in. To drown in blue oceans again.") suggests that despite knowing the truth, the singer wishes to return to the comfort of their deceptions. The use of blue oceans as a metaphor - possibly for sadness or melancholy - suggests that the singer wishes to return to their state of artificial comfort.
Overall, the lyrics of "Miracle" are open-ended and lend themselves to multiple interpretations. However, they provide an insightful critique of people's tendency to hide their flaws and seek comfort in deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Good boys know how to lie
People who tend to act good and well-behaved in public know how to pretend and hide the truth when needed.
With picture-perfect honesty
They often fake their sincerity and truthfulness to make it appear flawless and accurate.
In bathroom cabinets
They usually hide secrets and valuable items in inappropriate and uncommon places like the cabinets of their washroom, to keep them safe from others.
Keep dirty secrets
They tend to store hidden information and shameful deeds that they don't want others to know, often locking them away from public scrutiny.
Comfort is relative
Physical and emotional satisfaction depends on individual preferences and experiences and it may vary for everyone.
In front of sleepy eyes
In front of people who are not fully awake, alert or attentive, it's easier to hide the truth or present a well-crafted facade.
Artificial rest for me
Even though I may pretend to relax and take rest, I feel that it's not genuine and stems from a place of falsehood and pretense.
Artificial bravery
The courage that I show may not be coming from a genuine place but rather a fake persona or acting skill that I have developed, which is not to be mistaken for true bravery and courage.
Don't say no. I'm on your front doorstep.
Please do not reject me or turn me away, as I am here at your doorstep, seeking your attention, help or support.
Please let me in. To drown in blue oceans
Please allow me to enter your world, to escape the chaos and uncertainties of my life and to find solace and peace amidst the vastness of life.
Again.
I have been here before, seeking your help or support, and now I am here again with the same request, hoping that you won't turn me away this time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNY GORELICK, WALTER N AFANASIEFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Gav
DONTSTEEL3
Running out on the edge!
александр щербаков
That was breathtaking!
xXAshleyTheFoxX ♡
GG bro it sounds awesome at 1.25 btw
bostonianful
YOUR BREATHTAKING!
Karl Grylls
Feeling bad to note this: The beginning sounds very similar to your Mad Max Song and the "Wake up...uuuh" reminded me instantly on Rage Against the Machine's Song Wake Up.
Merandil
"It's breathaking" Goddamned, you managed to squeeze a fine meme in there. Very impressive.
Wolfga Gaming
Because he is breathtaking
NightmareQueenJune
And he absolutely giggled like a little girl while writing that part :D
Michael McCreet
I mean, there's also the line "Taking your breath away", which I think is a more subtle nod.