London
Carlton Vanessa Lyrics
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Waiting on a new age
But time betrays me
And I get older one more year
Walk London's windy streets
Go anywhere but home home
'Cause I'm looking for the secrets
Only the cobble stones know
And I've never been so sure
That after all these years
I'll never learn
That heavenly creatures never come
They never come
You've got a knife-throwing kind of love
But your silence cuts the deepest
And I know I've made a mess of things
And I'm sorry for all that
Wish we could get the time back
'Cause I've never been so sure
That after all these years
I'll never learn
That heavenly creatures never come
Wait for it
Wait for it
Now I'm staring at the sun
As if there's a riddle I'm not in on
'Cause the wolves howl to the moon
And she never answers back
No, she never answers back
And after all these years, I've never learned
That heavenly creatures never, never been so sure
That after all these years I'll never learn
That heavenly creatures never come
Waste away the days, waiting on a new age
The lyrics to Carlton Vanessa's song "London" describe the singer's desperate search for answers and meaning in their life as they navigate the busy streets of London. The opening lines suggest a feeling of frustration and hopelessness, as they waste away their days waiting for change or a new beginning that never seems to come. They acknowledge that time is passing quickly and they are growing older with each passing year.
The chorus explores the singer's desire to escape the monotony of their life and find something more meaningful. They wander the streets of London, searching for secrets hidden within the cobblestones, hoping to uncover something that will bring clarity and purpose to their existence. The lyrics suggest a deep belief that there is something more to life than what can be seen on the surface, and the desire to discover that hidden beauty.
The second verse introduces a painful love story, as the singer reflects on a relationship that has been damaged beyond repair. They describe a love that is full of danger and pain, with the other person's silence cutting the deepest. The lyrics suggest regret and a longing for a second chance to make things right. The final verse returns to the theme of searching and longing, with the singer staring at the sun in a vain attempt to find meaning or answers to life's biggest questions. The song ends on a note of sadness and resignation, with the singer acknowledging that heavenly creatures never come and they may never find the answers they're looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
Waste away the days
Spend time idly, waiting for something to happen without taking action
Waiting on a new age
Anticipating a positive change or shift in the world
But time betrays me
Time passes without bringing the desired change or progress, making one feel let down
And I get older one more year
As time goes by, one's age increases with each passing year
Walk London's windy streets
Roam around the winding streets of London, exploring the city
Go anywhere but home home
Avoid going back to one's own place, seeking something new and exciting
'Cause I'm looking for the secrets
Searching for hidden mysteries and unknown truths
That only cobble stones hold
The city's cobblestone streets may have secrets and stories that are not obvious to everyone
Only the cobble stones know
The secrets and stories hidden within the city's cobblestone streets are only known to the stones themselves
And I've never been so sure
Feeling confident and certain
That after all these years
Despite the passage of time
I'll never learn
Not being able to learn or understand something, despite trying repeatedly
That heavenly creatures never come
A metaphor for unrealized hopes and expectations, such as the arrival of someone or something miraculous
You've got a knife-throwing kind of love
A love that is sharp and can hurt, but also exciting and thrilling
But your silence cuts the deepest
The lack of communication or response from a loved one hurts the most
And I know I've made a mess of things
Being aware that one has made mistakes and caused problems
And I'm sorry for all that
Expressing regret and remorse for one's mistakes and their consequences
Wish we could get the time back
Desiring to go back in time to undo past mistakes or relive happy moments
Now I'm staring at the sun
Looking directly at the sun, which is usually not recommended and can cause harm
As if there's a riddle I'm not in on
Feeling like there is a mystery or secret that one is not aware of or does not understand
'Cause the wolves howl to the moon
A metaphor for people expressing emotions or desires that cannot be fulfilled, similar to how wolves howl at the moon even though it cannot respond
And she never answers back
The intended recipient of the howling (the moon) never responds, indicating that the desired outcome is not possible
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON
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