Chicago
Bis Lyrics


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In a nightclub in town
I would love to sit down
All the seats are taken
All the hearts are breaking

Have you been here before?
Got a boyfriend for sure
To Chicago I'll go
Friendly people I'm told

Have a drink I'm paying
Forget what I'm saying
Is the music too loud
Or am I down and out?

Have you been to the States?
Was it well worth the wait?
Get a visa for work
Send the cheques back

When will we go to Chicago?

No, I'm not on my own
I am waiting, I am waiting
No, I'm not on my own
I am waiting, I am waiting for someone

Where'd you get that money?
Not so sure it's funny
Pockets feel so empty
Give the cheques back





When will we go to Chicago?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bis's song Chicago convey a sense of longing and restlessness as the singer seeks to escape their current surroundings and find a new home in the vibrant city of Chicago. The opening lines describe a nightclub where the singer hopes to sit down and find some solace, but instead finds all the seats taken and all the hearts breaking, suggesting a sense of despair and hopelessness in this place.


The singer then contemplates moving to Chicago, drawn by the promise of friendly people and a new start. They offer to buy a drink for their companion, perhaps in an attempt to escape their own thoughts and find a moment of connection. The lyrics also touch on the idea of travel and migration, asking if the listener has been to the States and expressing a desire to obtain a work visa and send money back home.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of waiting and anticipation for something to happen, whether it's finding a seat in the nightclub, moving to a new city, or meeting someone who will change their life. The repeated question of "when will we go to Chicago?" underscores this longing for a better future and a sense of possibility.


Overall, the lyrics to Bis's "Chicago" offer a poignant meditation on the search for meaning and belonging in a world of uncertainty and transience.


Line by Line Meaning

In a nightclub in town
The singer is currently in a local club


I would love to sit down
The singer is looking for a seat


All the seats are taken
All seats in the club are occupied


All the hearts are breaking
There is a sad vibe in the club


Have you been here before?
The singer is asking whether the listener has been to the club before


Got a boyfriend for sure
The singer seems to be sure that the listener has a boyfriend


To Chicago I'll go
The singer plans to go to Chicago


Friendly people I'm told
The singer has heard that the people in Chicago are friendly


Have a drink I'm paying
The singer is offering to pay for the listener's drink


Forget what I'm saying
The singer wants the listener to forget what they were talking about


Is the music too loud
The singer is asking whether the music is too loud


Or am I down and out?
The singer is wondering whether they are feeling down or not


Have you been to the States?
The singer is asking whether the listener has been to the United States


Was it well worth the wait?
The singer is asking whether waiting to visit the United States was worth it


Get a visa for work
The singer suggests getting a work visa for the United States


Send the cheques back
The singer suggests returning the money gained from work done in the United States


When will we go to Chicago?
The singer is asking when they will visit Chicago


No, I'm not on my own
The singer is not alone


I am waiting, I am waiting
The singer is waiting for someone


Where'd you get that money?
The singer is asking where the listener got their money from


Not so sure it's funny
The singer does not find the situation amusing


Pockets feel so empty
The singer feels like they do not have enough money


Give the cheques back
The singer suggests returning any money gained from questionable sources


When will we go to Chicago?
The singer is asking when they will visit Chicago




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Written by: CLARK JOHN MCKENZIE, CLARK STEVEN JAMES, MACKINNON AMANDA

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Comments from YouTube:

@danielroman930

simply stunning, perfect, immersive, enthralling

@catschoice276

one of the best songs ever from the 200*
should have been a super hit for years
unfortunately not so smart people are inhabitating this planet

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