City Lights
Blank ft. Jones Lyrics


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Secret light, no reveries
Got no time for memories
Follow me, don't be afraid
Don't hide away
Window closed, the light is on
Is it dusk or is it dawn
Telephone off the line
What's on T.V.

You gotta try
To get away from this endless night
You gotta try
I'm gonna help you to see the light
You gotta try
To get out and see some city lights

Need some shelter for awhile
From the pain and the phony smiles
Are you ready
Is it time to trust someone

You gotta try
To get away from this endless night
You gotta try
I'm gonna help you to see the light
You've got to try
To get out and see some city lights

To get out and see some city lights

Secret life, no reveries
Got no time for memories
Follow me, don't be afraid
Don't hide away
Window closed, the light is on
Is it dusk or is it dawn




Telephone off the line
What's on T.V.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blank ft. Jones's "City Lights" describe a desire for escape and new experiences. The singer sees their current state as a "secret life" with "no reveries" and realizes that they must get away from their memories and pain. They offer to lead someone else out of their own "endless night" and into the bright and exciting lights of the city. The lines "telephone off the line, what's on T.V." suggest a need to break away from mundane routine and embrace the unknown.


The repeated refrain of "you gotta try" reinforces the idea that change and adventure require effort and risk-taking. The singer is offering to support and guide the person they are singing to, but ultimately it is up to them to choose whether or not to take the leap. The song ends with a repetition of the opening verses, leaving the listener with a sense of anticipation and longing for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

Secret light, no reveries
There is a private source of illumination within, but there is no time to get lost in thoughts or daydreams.


Got no time for memories
No time to dwell on the past or reminisce about memories.


Follow me, don't be afraid
Don't hesitate to come with me, there's nothing to fear.


Don't hide away
Be brave and face the world head-on.


Window closed, the light is on
The blinds may be closed, but hope and possibilities remain.


Is it dusk or is it dawn
Uncertainty about the time of day symbolizes uncertainty about the future.


Telephone off the line
Disconnecting from distractions and focusing on the here and now.


What's on T.V.
A rhetorical question about the value of mindless entertainment.


You gotta try
Encouragement to make the effort to change one's circumstances.


To get away from this endless night
Escaping from a cycle of negativity and despair.


I'm gonna help you to see the light
Offering support and guidance to find a better path forward.


To get out and see some city lights
Exploring the unknown and embracing new experiences and opportunities.


Need some shelter for awhile
Seeking comfort and safety from difficult situations.


From the pain and the phony smiles
Avoiding fake or insincere interactions that bring emotional pain.


Are you ready
Asking if one is prepared to take a leap of faith and make positive changes.


Is it time to trust someone
Questioning if it's time to open up and rely on others for help and support.


To get out and see some city lights
Again emphasizing the importance of exploring new horizons and trying new things.


To get out and see some city lights
A closing reminder that there is always more to discover and experience in the world.




Lyrics © KENDOR MUSIC, INC.
Written by: JEFF JARVIS

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