Trophy Room
City Lights Lyrics


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Well she starts with her eyes
When she sets her trap
As she carefully surveys the room
Looking for the most pathetic of boys
To destroy with her hips
And her innocent face
And you try to get a read on her
But she hides everything
So you won't see what she could do
I dodged a bullet again
That was a close one
Almost fell for her trap
But I will live to tell about it
I may have escaped today
But she'll never give up
'Til she's got my insides
Hanging in her trophy room
She uses her legs
You use your imagination
Wondering what could be underneath
Her perfect smile
And the way she pretends
That she doesn't know
What she is up to
And you try to get a hold of her
But she's not answering
And you're afraid of what she might do
And at the end of the day
She knows that I'll still be there
No matter how bad it hurts
I just can't shake my feelings
She'll do anything
To make sure that she isn't the one




Who lets her guard down
And gets her heart broken

Overall Meaning

The song “Trophy Room” by City Lights is about a girl who uses her charm and beauty to manipulate and destroy men. She starts off by scanning the room for the most vulnerable target and traps them with her eyes. Her innocent look is deceiving as she plots her next move to hook her prey with her hips. The singer is aware of her manipulative ways and tries to get a read on her, but she guards everything so well to avoid being caught. He admits he almost fell for her trap, but was able to dodge the bullet. However, he knows that she still won't give up until she gets his insides hanging in her trophy room.


The girl in the song is portrayed as cold-hearted and unfeeling towards her victims. She knows exactly how to use her charm to get whatever she wants and leaves a trail of destruction in her wake. The singer is scared of what she might do next, but he can't help his feelings for her. He knows that no matter how hurt he is, he'll still be there for her. She is determined to never be the one with a broken heart, and will use any means necessary to ensure she's not the one to let her guard down.


Overall, the song “Trophy Room” highlights the dangers of manipulation and toxic relationships. It shows how someone can use their beauty and charm to lure in and destroy others, leaving behind a trail of broken hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

Well she starts with her eyes
She uses her eyes to begin attracting a boy.


When she sets her trap
She creates a plan to attract someone she can manipulate.


As she carefully surveys the room
She looks around the room strategically for the weakest target.


Looking for the most pathetic of boys
She is searching for the easiest, most gullible boy to manipulate.


To destroy with her hips
She plans to use her body to manipulate and control him.


And her innocent face
She tries to hide her true intentions behind a seemingly pure facade.


And you try to get a read on her
You attempt to understand and gauge her true intentions.


But she hides everything
She purposely conceals her true intentions to avoid detection.


So you won't see what she could do
She doesn't want you to realize her plan and what she is capable of doing.


I dodged a bullet again
I narrowly avoided falling into her trap.


That was a close one
It was nearly a disaster.


Almost fell for her trap
I was very close to being manipulated and controlled by her.


But I will live to tell about it
I survived her trap and am able to recount the experience.


I may have escaped today
I was fortunate to evade her manipulation that day.


But she'll never give up
She will continue to try to control and manipulate others.


'Til she's got my insides
She will not stop until she has full control over every aspect of my life.


Hanging in her trophy room
She wants to have complete power over me like a hunter with a prized possession.


She uses her legs
She relies on her body to manipulate and lure in others.


You use your imagination
You are curious to know more about her and what she is hiding.


Wondering what could be underneath
You imagine what is hiding beneath her facade.


Her perfect smile
She uses her smile to conceal her true intentions and manipulate others.


And the way she pretends
She puts on an act to cover up her true intentions.


That she doesn't know
She wants others to believe she is unaware of what she is doing.


What she is up to
She is secretly scheming and manipulating others.


And you try to get a hold of her
You attempt to control and understand her intentions.


But she's not answering
She is avoiding your questions and attempts to control her.


And you're afraid of what she might do
You fear the consequences of her manipulation and control.


And at the end of the day
Despite her manipulation, I am still thinking of her.


She knows that I'll still be there
She is aware that I am still thinking about her despite her manipulation.


No matter how bad it hurts
Despite the consequences, I cannot control my feelings for her.


I just can't shake my feelings
I cannot rid myself of my attraction to her, despite her manipulative nature.


She'll do anything
She is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain control.


To make sure that she isn't the one
She does not want to be the one who gets hurt in a relationship.


Who lets her guard down
She refuses to let anyone in, as she believes it would lead to vulnerability and weakness.


And gets her heart broken
She fears being hurt and manipulated by someone else and being on the receiving end of what she typically does to others.




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Kyle

If anyone is looking for a band with a similar sound in 2019, Settle Your Scores is 👌👌

those1kidds

very nice recommendation sir, thanks!

Rene MV

Seriously I keep wondering why this band never got the attention it deserved!

mikeyeager88

Chuck Norros yea the lead singer is the bassist of Beartooth and the guitarist from City lights is the guitarist for Beartooth. Oshie still makes City lights music as his own personal project.

Guillaume ethier

than * ??

Looktowardsthesky

I'm sorry but I rather listen to city lights then beartooth...

Guillaume ethier

yes ?

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Ryan Langon

Great song definately should be more well known and have more views on this video

Pablo Horna

Nice Dexter Female.. City Lights rocks... pop punk is not dead.

Ant Crouch

ive seen them live a few times and they are amazing performance and talent wise... they are great

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