Naked City
Glass Candy Lyrics

Smoke and mirrors
The city is a facade that gives the illusion of something better than it truly is.

The illusion called the city
The city is not what it seems - it is full of deception and trickery.

Sweat and tears
Living in the city is incredibly difficult and exhausting.

The sizzling, neon, gypsy
The city is vibrant and wild, with endless possibilities and unpredictability.

Fantasy, hot and hungry tease
The city is alluring and seductive, but ultimately unattainable.

A stigma in every direction
The city is full of judgment and shame, no matter which way you turn.

Kept from light and forced to fight
Living in the city can be isolating, and you have to constantly struggle to survive.

I stalk the night like a Barracuda
The artist navigates the city like a predator, always on the lookout for danger and opportunity.

Destiny - What did you used me?
The artist questions whether their fate is predetermined or if they have been manipulated by a higher power.

One mask on the flashing totem
In the city, everyone puts on a false persona to fit in with the crowd.

Missed a step and found yourself
One small mistake in the city can lead to a downward spiral.

Down the hole of the inferno
Falling into the dark side of the city is like descending into a fiery, hellish abyss.

So fresh and clean
The singer sees the bright and positive side of the city.

Incandescent dream
The city can be a dazzling and euphoric experience.

Lipstick, brandy and eye sheen
The city is full of temptation and indulgence.

What does it mean?
The artist questions the true purpose and meaning behind the city's extravagance.

Rainbowed gasoline
The city is colorful and explosive, like a rainbow on fire.

Sometimes I really like it
Despite its flaws, the singer still finds the city enjoyable and exciting at times.

I'm secretly faithful to pleasure
The singer finds comfort in the temporary joys that the city can provide.

Hungry nights in neon lights
The city is always awake and hungry for more, like a creature of the night.

I taste a rainbow of day-glow flavors
The artist experiences a plethora of different sensations and emotions in the city.

Idolize burning paradise
The city is like a paradise that people strive to attain, even if it ultimately leads to destruction.

But the truth is in your complexion
The harsh reality of the city is reflected in the faces of its inhabitants.

Faces rife with city life
The artist sees the city's impact on the faces of those who live there.

In every direction
No matter which way you turn, the city is always present and imposing.

A stigma in every direction
The weight of judgment and shame is present everywhere in the city.