City Of Angels
Gavn! Lyrics

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Sometimes I just get so emotional
I call my friends they say "I told you so"
I'm leaving everything that I hold close, the things that I love most,
Feel like I'm selling my soul

I'm trading trees for crowded streets
Jackets for all these simple tees
Blue skies I miss my evergreens

Damn I miss everything right now

I'm in the city of angels but no angels here
Yeah they'll tell you they love you then they disappear
Got me chasing my dreams now they feel like fears
In the city of angels but no angels here
There's no angels here
There's no angels here

In the city of

Small conversations, where the whole room is wasted
They ask me who do I know before they ask how my day is
I'm tryna' stay in my lane, but everybody impatient
Round here, round here

I'm trading trees for crowded streets
Jackets for all these simple tees
Blue skies I miss my evergreens
Damn I miss everything right now

I'm in the city of angels but no angels here
Yeah they'll tell you they love you then they disappear
Got me chasing my dreams now they feel like fears
In the city of angels but no angels here
There's no angels here
There's no angels here

I'm in the city of angels but no angels here
They'll tell you they love you then they disappear

Got me chasing my dreams but now they feel like fears
In the city of angels, there no angels here

Overall Meaning

The song "City of Angels" by Gavn! is a reflection on the experience of moving to Los Angeles to pursue a dream and feeling lost and lonely in the process. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability and disillusionment as the singer confronts the realities of living in a city that promises fame and fortune but often fails to deliver. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer admitting to feeling overwhelmed and seeking comfort from friends who may not be able to offer it. The chorus repeats the phrase "In the city of angels but no angels here," underscoring the contrast between the myth of Los Angeles and the harsh realities of trying to make it there.

The verses of the song highlight some of the specific challenges the singer has faced in Los Angeles. He misses the natural beauty of his home, trading trees for crowded streets and blue skies for smog. He also laments the superficiality of many of the people he meets, who are more interested in who he knows than how he is doing. Despite these obstacles, the singer remains determined to pursue his dreams, even if they feel like fears at times.

Overall, "City of Angels" is a poignant reminder that the pursuit of success can come at a cost, and that the shiny veneer of Los Angeles can hide a darker reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I just get so emotional
At times, I become overwhelmed with emotions.

I call my friends they say "I told you so"
When I reach out to my friends for support, they respond with a 'I told you so' attitude.

I'm leaving everything that I hold close, the things that I love most,
I am abandoning everything I hold dear, including the things I love the most.

Feel like I'm selling my soul
It feels as though I am betraying my values and morals.

I'm trading trees for crowded streets
I am exchanging the calmness of nature for the commotion of the city.

Jackets for all these simple tees
I am giving up warm, comfortable clothing for plain and basic t-shirts.

Blue skies I miss my evergreens
I am yearning for the clear, blue skies and the lush greenery of my past.

Damn I miss everything right now
I am deeply longing for everything I left behind at the moment.

I'm in the city of angels but no angels here
Even though I am in the 'city of angels,' there are no kind-hearted people around me.

Yeah they'll tell you they love you then they disappear
People have a tendency to express care and affection, only to vanish when you need them the most.

Got me chasing my dreams now they feel like fears
The pursuit of my aspirations has turned into a nightmare, and I am now afraid.

There's no angels here
I have not encountered any benevolent people around me.

Small conversations, where the whole room is wasted
The conversations that take place are insignificant and a waste of time.

They ask me who do I know before they ask how my day is
Instead of asking about my well-being, people inquire about my connections.

I'm tryna' stay in my lane, but everybody impatient
I am trying to focus on myself, but the people around me are unwilling to wait or be understanding.

Round here, round here
This is how it is here; this is the situation.

Writer(s): Brett Truitt, Gavin Donald Maher, Quinn Lewis, Rollo

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