Honing her stagecraft alongside fellow contemporary troubadours such as Marika Hackman, Ethan Johns, George Ezra and Annie Eve, Charlotte’s spectral sound and live shows have won her considerable acclaim and support from the likes of national indie publications Brum Notes and For Folk’s Sake, as well as glowing recognition from BBC Introducing.
Charlotte has recently released her fourth EP Take It All. Imbued with a more abrasive, rockier vibe than her older material, her latest record will look to demonstrate exactly why she will ‘soon be anointed alt’s newest darling.’
The City
Charlotte Carpenter Lyrics
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Hold it close don't disappear
Carry yours real close to mine
Skies were never blue this time
Breathe your words into my lungs
Tell me all that I'll become
Watch the rain and storms outside
It's gonna be a big city
To be travelling alone
It's gonna be a big city
To be travelling alone
One day can we very soon
Pack our bags and move away to the island blue
When I'm running round the town
Oh city lights are shining down
Know I'm coming home to you
Give me years to be young with you
'Cause when we're old we'll struggle to
When our days are set in stone
I know I'll never be never be on my own
Let's go to the start once more
Like we've never been before
Let's keep dreaming bigger dreams to be
I hope you don't mind when I say you're gonna gonna be
Be the one for me
One day can we very soon
Pack our bags and move away to the island blue
When I'm running round the town
Oh city lights are shining down
Know I'm coming home to you
It's gonna be a big city
To be travelling alone
It's gonna be a big city
To be travelling alone
One day can we very soon
Pack our bags and move away to the island blue
When I'm running round the town
Oh city lights are shining down
Know I'm coming home to you
Know I'm coming home to you
Know I'm coming home to you
In Charlotte Carpenter's song "The City", the lyrics convey a sense of longing for home and a desire for companionship. The singer pleads with their loved one to hold onto their heart and stay close, fearing the loneliness that may come with traveling in the big city. The chorus repeats the idea that it will be difficult to navigate the city alone. However, amidst the worry and uncertainty is hope for the future, with dreams of escaping to an island paradise and growing old together. In the end, the singer looks forward to returning home to their love.
The lyrics of "The City" tell a story of the struggles of navigating a new place and the importance of having someone to rely on. The repeated line "It's gonna be a big city to be traveling alone" emphasizes the anxiety and fear of being alone and vulnerable in a new environment. However, there is also a sense of hope for the future with the idea of escaping to an island paradise and growing old together. The imagery of the rain and storms outside while the two lovers stay inside together further emphasizes the importance of companionship in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry my heart beat my dear
Hold my heart close to yours, my love
Hold it close don't disappear
Don't let it slip away, keep it safe
Carry yours real close to mine
Keep your heart near mine, always
Skies were never blue this time
The world doesn't seem as bright as it used to be
Breathe your words into my lungs
Tell me your deepest thoughts and make them a part of me
Tell me all that I'll become
Share with me your vision of my future
Watch the rain and storms outside
Let's enjoy the beauty of the chaos from indoors
Stay inside with me most of the night
Let's cherish these moments together
It's gonna be a big city
The city can be overwhelming
To be travelling alone
Navigating it alone can be scary
One day can we very soon
I hope we can make this happen soon
Pack our bags and move away to the island blue
Let's escape to a tropical paradise
When I'm running round the town
Even when I'm busy and on-the-go
Oh city lights are shining down
I still feel the pull of the city's bright lights
Know I'm coming home to you
But I'll always come back to you
Give me years to be young with you
Let's enjoy our youth together
'Cause when we're old we'll struggle to
Because we'll face new challenges as we age
When our days are set in stone
As our routines become predictable
I know I'll never be never be on my own
I'll always have you by my side
Let's go to the start once more
Let's revisit the beginning of our relationship
Like we've never been before
As if we're starting anew
Let's keep dreaming bigger dreams to be
Let's continue to set lofty goals for ourselves
I hope you don't mind when I say you're gonna gonna be
I believe you're the one for me
Be the one for me
As my partner for life
Writer(s): Lee Russell, Charlotte Carpenter
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Courtney-Leigh Oakes
This is beautiful!