After a couple of years Gabriel felt an itch. His Puerto Rican roots urged him to start digging in his own past. This led to a quest with the band L. Santo. Alas! Gabi felt that he could only get to the bottom of things on his own. He decided to devote his time to seeking for the inner spark that made him tick. In his search, he ran into one of Belgian s finest producers, Jo Bogaert, whose -Pump up the Jam- after circling the planet successfully crashed with the souls of Puertorican youngsters. Fate brought Gabriel and Jo together and they created a universe in which Gabriel could freely confront his ever creeping demons and yet treat his ghosts with the utmost respect. Gibbering like two old rapscallions Bogaert and Rios created an album, Ghostboy: an ode to that part of you guys who just, well, you know what I am talking about - on which Gabriel united his old-skool Caribbean roots with his love for hip hop and melody. Gabriel, besides currently being involved in extremely nasty, extracurricular activities, is still busy recording with Jo Bogaert. This time the project will bear the name of another species of neither the here nor the there, beware of the -Angelhead-.
City Song
Gabriel Rios Lyrics
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in the place where we belong
All supply and no demand
enough to keep us warm
The city takes the new blood
pushing others towards the brink
as we rush back to the tenements
Where everywhere I look
With galleons, and paper planes, and hearts that fill with ink
A soaring lack of abstinence is dancing on our skin
making all of us
look extra ordinary
And I'm in your city
feeling oh so pretty
Am I in your
Am i in your light?
Cuz you're in mine
So do you really want to know?
Where my phone is getting older,
my clothes are getting smarter
and inside documentaries
life's just getting harder
See I'm tapered up and tailored
but I don't want to sink
In your city
looking oh so pretty
Cuz I'm in your
I'm in your lie
And you're in mine
Gabriel Rios's "City Song" is a portrayal of the everyday struggles of urban living. In the opening verse, the lyrics "It's all water over bridges, in the place where we belong. All supply and no demand, enough to keep us warm" indicates the acceptance to the status quo. The metaphorical "water over bridges" could mean that any past mistakes, regrets or missed opportunities can be left behind as the city offers a constant supply of necessities to keep families fed and sheltered. But the subsequent line, "enough to keep us warm" highlights the lack of fulfillment in life despite having materialistic comforts, which is reflected in the chorus's lines, "And I'm in your city feeling oh so pretty, am I in your light?" The song's theme is about belonging, as the singer seeks validation from the urban environment.
The verses further comment on the cutthroat competition in the city, whereby the driven youth replaces the old, and the persistent struggle to fit in. The universal line "everyone's passing for a fink" relays the insecurity and desperation of individuals to impress each other or leave a lasting impact on city life. "A soaring lack of abstinence is dancing on our skin" highlights the indulgent and pleasure-seeking mentality of individuals in the city. Overall, "City Song" contemplates the mental and emotional strain that urban life forces on individuals and how they are trapped in a cycle of unfulfillment and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all water over bridges
The past is gone; there is no use dwelling on old events.
in the place where we belong
This is a place where people feel like they fit in and are accepted.
All supply and no demand
There is no shortage of resources or services, but there is not enough interest or enthusiasm.
enough to keep us warm
There is just enough to sustain us, but not enough for extravagance or luxury.
The city takes the new blood
Cities attract young people who are full of fresh energy and ideas.
pushing others towards the brink
This creates competition and can cause some people to struggle and suffer setbacks.
as we rush back to the tenements
We go back to our small, cramped living spaces after spending time out and about.
Where everywhere I look
Everywhere the singer goes, he sees the following.
everyone's passing for a fink
People try too hard to impress others.
With galleons, and paper planes, and hearts that fill with ink
The singer describes the objects and symbols that people use to show off their individuality.
A soaring lack of abstinence is dancing on our skin
People get caught up in their pleasures and desires and it shows in how they carry themselves.
making all of us
The previous statement applies to every individual in the area.
look extra ordinary
People try too hard to be different and it has the opposite effect, making them seem boring or generic.
And I'm in your city
The singer is visiting a place where someone else claims as their own.
feeling oh so pretty
The singer is feeling good and confident in this new place.
Am I in your
The singer is questioning if he belongs in this new city.
Am i in your light?
The singer is wondering if he is being noticed, if he is standing out.
Cuz you're in mine
Someone who claims this city as their home is on the singer's mind.
Where my phone is getting older,
The passage of time shows the singer's age, and therefore makes him feel more out of place.
my clothes are getting smarter
The singer invests time and money into his appearance to keep up with those around him.
and inside documentaries
When the singer watches films about current events and social issues, he realizes things are getting tougher for people.
life's just getting harder
The singer recognizes that the world is not an easy place, and the city can be even more intense.
See I'm tapered up and tailored
The singer has made efforts to improve his own appearance, but may not feel like he is doing a good enough job.
but I don't want to sink
Despite not feeling amazing about himself, the singer does not give up or lose hope.
In your city
The singer is active and present in the new place.
looking oh so pretty
Despite his personal doubts, the singer can still appreciate his own appearance at times.
Cuz I'm in your
The singer is telling someone else what he is feeling and experiencing.
I'm in your lie
He may not belong to the place like the other person, but he is still embedded in it for the time being.
And you're in mine
The other person is constantly in the singer's thoughts while he is in the new city.
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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