Town Of Strangers
Bokka Lyrics
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standing trees - brothers in arms
dying hope in this town of strangers
carbon streets on a rainy day
carpets of leaves under my feet
the dawn is coming to my town of strangers
the storm comes and goes
rain drops shine with gold
my heart was stolen, heart was stolen
children play in the dirt
fences break under the pressure of time
lonely moon stapled to the grayness
sleepy dogs, no one heard them bark
broken chains - remains of the past
the dawn is coming to my town of strangers
the storm comes and goes
and I keep walking, I keep walking
rain drops shine with gold
my heart was stolen, heart was stolen
The lyrics to BOKKA's song "Town of Strangers" paints a vivid picture of a town that feels desolate and disconnected. The song highlights the ways in which time can take its toll on a community, like the "dying hope" and "fences [that] break under the pressure of time." However, despite this melancholic portrayal, there is a sense of resilience in the lyrics, as the singer keeps walking through the storm, and the dawn is coming to this town of strangers. The repetition of this line speaks to the possibility of hope and rebirth, even in the face of adversity.
The use of natural imagery also adds to the themes of the song. The "early birds flying oh so high" and "standing trees - brothers in arms" suggest a sense of interconnectedness and harmony that is absent from the rest of the town. The contrast between the "carbon streets" and "carpets of leaves under my feet" further emphasizes the discordance between nature and urbanization. Ultimately, the song's message is one of perseverance through difficult times, and the hope for brighter days ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
early birds flying oh so high
Birds flying high in the sky at an early hour of the day
standing trees - brothers in arms
Trees standing tall and firm like brothers standing together in solidarity
dying hope in this town of strangers
The hope of people in a town filled with strangers is fading away
carbon streets on a rainy day
Streets filled with darkness and gloominess on a rainy day
carpets of leaves under my feet
The ground covered with fallen leaves creating a carpet effect
the dawn is coming to my town of strangers
The beginning of a new day is approaching the town full of unfamiliar people
the storm comes and goes
Storms, both literal and metaphorical, come and go in life
and I keep walking, I keep walking
Despite the difficulties, we must keep moving forward in life
rain drops shine with gold
Even in the darkest moments, there can be beauty found
my heart was stolen, heart was stolen
Falling deeply in love with someone to the point where they feel like they've stolen your heart
children play in the dirt
Kids playing freely in the dirt and being carefree
fences break under the pressure of time
The things that once seemed strong and indestructible can weaken over time
lonely moon stapled to the grayness
The moon shining alone in the midst of the grey gloom
sleepy dogs, no one heard them bark
Even if something is happening, it goes unseen and unheard sometimes
broken chains - remains of the past
The lingering effects of past events and experiences
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.