Brooklyn
Civet Lyrics


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My baby's in Brooklyn on the East Coast
Out on the road, what he loves the most
And tonight I lay down alone
Wait for my baby to come back home
In the life we lead, we love, we bleed alone
And I tell myself I have to be strong
Cause we live, we die, we fail, we try, on the road
I'm in NoHo on the Westside,
I work days and bleed nights
And I look to you by my side
One of these days the timing's gonna be right
I'm gonna keep my word and be your wife
There's gotta be something that brings me home
Cause we live, we fail, we try, on the road,

Yeah, you got it
Don't ever let someone
Get in the way of what you love
Stay true, Brooklyn
Stay true, Japan




Stay true, Berlin
I'm gonna stay true, gonna stay gold

Overall Meaning

The song "Brooklyn" by Civet talks about the sacrifices of being in a relationship with someone who loves being on the road. The lyrics talk about the singer's partner, who is in Brooklyn on the East Coast, pursuing what he loves the most - being on tour. While the partner is on the road, the singer is left alone, lying in bed and waiting for her loved one to come back home. The lyrics also reflect upon the struggles of living a life where the road is always calling, and how it affects the relationships between two people.


The song also reflects on how the singer herself is living in NoHo on the Westside, working hard during the day and dreaming about being together with her partner someday. The singer is looking for a way to bring herself home and reunite with her loved one. In the end, the lyrics advise that no matter where life takes you, you should stay true to what you love and never let anyone get in the way.


Overall, the song "Brooklyn" by Civet is a powerful ode to the complexities of love and the challenges of being on the road. The lyrics capture the struggles of a couple that is living their lives separately, yet still constantly longing for each other's love and support.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby's in Brooklyn on the East Coast
My significant other is currently located in Brooklyn, which is situated on the East Coast of the States.


Out on the road, what he loves the most
He is spending a lot of time traveling, doing whatever he likes the most at the moment.


And tonight I lay down alone
Tonight, I am resting without the company of my partner.


Wait for my baby to come back home
I am waiting for my partner to return home to me.


In the life we lead, we love, we bleed alone
The current existence that we are living is one where we suffer and gain affection independently from one another.


And I tell myself I have to be strong
I am reminding myself that I need to be brave and have fortitude.


Cause we live, we die, we fail, we try, on the road
Since we exist on this earth, we will eventually pass on, fail multiple times, persistently attempt, and travel a long way to any given destination.


I'm in NoHo on the Westside,
I, on the other hand, am currently situated in an area referred to as NoHo which is located on the west side of the city.


I work days and bleed nights
I work for extended periods during the day as well as late into the night hours.


And I look to you by my side
I think of and anticipate the time where you are by my side, which brings me comfort.


One of these days the timing's gonna be right
Soon enough, we will be able to meet during a time where everything is correctly aligned.


I'm gonna keep my word and be your wife
I will remain committed to my promise of becoming your spouse.


There's gotta be something that brings me home
A determining factor will eventually surface that will allow me to return home, where I belong.


Cause we live, we fail, we try, on the road,
As we continue through life, we will struggle, attempt, fall short, and move around quite a bit.


Yeah, you got it
Yeah, completely correct.


Don't ever let someone
Do not ever allow someone to remove you from your path.


Get in the way of what you love
Do not allow another individual to prevent you from participating in activities you cherish.


Stay true, Brooklyn
Do not forget where you came from, Brooklyn.


Stay true, Japan
Do not forget the culture and background in Japan that you belong to.


Stay true, Berlin
Do not forget the memories and historical significance of Berlin.


I'm gonna stay true, gonna stay gold
I will be genuine to my roots and sustain my positive outlook on life.




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