Salt Lake City
Etta Marcus Lyrics
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"Let's leave and find ourselves
In Salt Lake City"
Are you serious?
You're all your mother has
Could you make it out of south-east
And cross state lines?
If you're serious
You know I'd take the risk
I'd do anything
And this town doesn't suit you
This town doesn't suit me
Let's start a new life in Salt Lake City
You cry the day through
I'm dead and empty
Let's hope it's different in Salt Lake City
Twelve story mountains
This water's cold and clear
I can see your reflection in it
Your eyes are wrapped in
The creases on your face
People here are bad
But you speak of a place they're not
Where your bitterness turns to dust
And this town doesn't suit you
This town doesn't suit me
Let's start a new life in Salt Lake City
You cry the day through
I'm dead and empty
Let's hope it's different in Salt Lake City
And this town doesn't suit you
This town doesn't suit me
Let's start a new life in Salt Lake City
You cry the day through
I'm dead and empty
Let's hope it's different in Salt Lake City
The song "Salt Lake City" by Etta Marcus & Matt Maltese is about the longing for a new start and escape from a town that doesn't fit. In the first verse, the singer's partner suggests they leave and start fresh in Salt Lake City, but the singer questions the seriousness of the proposal as their partner is all their mother has. The chorus emphasizes the need for change, as the current town doesn't suit either of them and they hope for a different experience in Salt Lake City.
The second verse paints a picture of the geographic differences between the current town and Salt Lake City, with its mountains and clear water. The singer sees their partner's reflection in the water and acknowledges the wear and tear on their face. The partner speaks positively about a different sort of people and atmosphere in Salt Lake City, and the singer holds onto that hope.
Overall, the song is a plea for a new beginning and a better life, a desire to escape the disappointment of the current situation and find something more promising.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night you told me
You confided in me last night
"Let's leave and find ourselves
"Let's escape and rediscover ourselves
In Salt Lake City"
In the city of Salt Lake
Are you serious?
Is this real?
You're all your mother has
You're your mother's only child
Could you make it out of south-east
Can you escape the southeastern region?
And cross state lines?
Can you travel to another state?
That's the hardest part, honey
That's the most difficult part, dear
If you're serious
If you're truly committed
You know I'd take the risk
You know I'm willing to take the chance
I'd do anything
I'm willing to do anything for you
And this town doesn't suit you
This town doesn't fit you
This town doesn't suit me
This town doesn't fit me
Let's start a new life in Salt Lake City
Let's begin a new life in Salt Lake City
You cry the day through
You cry all day
I'm dead and empty
I feel lifeless and drained
Let's hope it's different in Salt Lake City
Let's hope the situation is better in Salt Lake City
Twelve story mountains
Mountains that are twelve stories high
This water's cold and clear
The water is cold and transparent
I can see your reflection in it
I can see your reflection in the water
Your eyes are wrapped in
Your eyes are cloaked in
The creases on your face
The wrinkles on your face
People here are bad
The people here are not good
But you speak of a place they're not
But you mention a place where they're not
Where your bitterness turns to dust
Where your resentment dissolves
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Etta Marcus, Joshua Scarbrow, Matthew Maltese
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@windshieldwiper22
Criminally underrated is one way to describe this song
@kingxotikgaming8498
Nah, it's Fair rated
@GuacamoleInMyShoes
Came for Matt, stayed cause Etta's voice is so beautiful!
@snakeeplayz1010
Same
@vanvarga6641
me too
@gwennifernguyen1751
fr
@lucasbleme1337
This is a song that sticks on your mind. No matter where you live or where you're from, you have surely visited a place where you felt you could "start a new life" there. Beautiful, underrated song!
@itsnairb
your low range is stunning
@guilhermepaixao301
I'm from Brazil... and I want to say that this song completely shook me, I'm in love with it, perfect, congratulations
@michaelajeanhicap837
im in love with this