New York City
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When I'm feeling nervous
I say I'm fine
But deep Inside
Wish I could cure this
And I know about my flaws
I write em down in sad love songs
But maybe you were right
Is it wrong that I miss your face every now and then?
It's been a year
Without your close
But I can't pretend
That I don't wanna wake up with you
Every day and make you mine
Cause I'm getting sick of writing all these songs about goodbyes
I had a dream I made it big in New York City
The stars were bright
And in the nights you looked so pretty
I don't wanna wake up yet
Tell me that you won't forget me
Cause can't I forget you even if I tried
I tell my friends that I'm alright
And I'm not hurting
And I'll take the the days of feeling Sad
Cause you were worth it
And I hope you hear my songs
Cause they're my way of saying
I'm wrong
But I just wanna sleep again
Cause my days have been so long
I had a dream I made it big in New York City
The stars were bright
And in the nights you looked so pretty
I don't wanna wake up yet
Tell me that you won't forget me
Cause can't I forget you even if I tried
I had a dream I made it big in New York City
The stars were bright
And in the nights you looked so pretty
These lyrics depict a narrator who struggles with expressing their emotions and vulnerabilities. They admit to not being adept at speaking up, particularly when they feel nervous. They often hide behind the phrase "I'm fine," but deep down they long to overcome this and find a way to heal. The singer acknowledges their flaws and uses writing sad love songs as an outlet to address them. They question whether they should move on from a past relationship, but admit to missing the person's presence and cherish the idea of waking up with them every day.
The main theme of the song revolves around a dream the singer had about achieving success in New York City. In this dream, the night sky is illuminated by bright stars, and the person they long for appears beautiful in the darkness. The singer expresses a desire to hold onto this dream and not wake up from it. They plead for assurance that the person won't forget about them, even though they themselves cannot forget.
Despite their struggles, the singer tries to maintain a facade of being alright when talking to their friends. They are willing to endure the sadness associated with missing someone they believe was worth it. They hope that through their songs, the person they're addressing will understand that they recognize their mistakes and want to make amends. Ultimately, they yearn for rest and solace, longing for days that aren't as burdensome.
In summary, these lyrics capture the singer's difficulty in expressing themselves, their longing for a past relationship, their dream of success in New York City, their struggle with letting go, and their attempts to maintain a strong front while dealing with emotions. The use of vivid imagery and personal introspection showcases the depth of their emotions and their desire to understand and be understood.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the best at speaking up
I struggle to express myself effectively
When I'm feeling nervous
Especially during moments of anxiety
I say I'm fine
I portray a false sense of well-being
But deep Inside
Within me, at a deeper level
Wish I could cure this
I desire to overcome this challenge
And I know about my flaws
I am aware of my imperfections
I write em down in sad love songs
I express them through melancholic songs about love
But maybe you were right
Perhaps you were correct in your assessment
And I should be moving on
I need to let go and progress
Is it wrong that I miss your face every now and then?
Is it inappropriate to occasionally long for your presence?
It's been a year
An entire year has passed
Without your close
Without your proximity
But I can't pretend
I am unable to feign
That I don't wanna wake up with you
I truly desire to start each day with you
Every day and make you mine
To claim you as my own, consistently
Cause I'm getting sick of writing all these songs about goodbyes
I am growing weary of composing farewell melodies
I had a dream I made it big in New York City
In my dream, I achieved great success in New York City
The stars were bright
The celestial bodies shone brilliantly
And in the nights you looked so pretty
During the evenings, your beauty was captivating
I don't wanna wake up yet
I am not ready to rouse from slumber
Tell me that you won't forget me
Assure me that you will remember me
Cause can't I forget you even if I tried
Despite attempts, I am unable to erase you from my mind
I tell my friends that I'm alright
I assure my acquaintances that I am fine
And I'm not hurting
And I am not in pain
And I'll take the the days of feeling Sad
I will endure the periods of sadness
Cause you were worth it
Because you were deserving of it
And I hope you hear my songs
I wish for you to listen to my compositions
Cause they're my way of saying
As they serve as my method of expressing
I'm wrong
My mistakes and misjudgments
But I just wanna sleep again
Yet, all I desire is peaceful slumber
Cause my days have been so long
Because my days have felt incredibly lengthy
I had a dream I made it big in New York City
Once again, I imagined prospering in New York City
The stars were bright
Once more, the stars shone radiant
And in the nights you looked so pretty
During those nights, your beauty remained captivating
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nathan Grant
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