City Lights
Hang on St. Christopher Lyrics


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Freefalling
Deep through the clouds, hm
Keep falling
Feet off the ground

If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights, yeah
If all you want is fire, fire
Keep watching me
Keep watching me
Keep watching me
Keep watching me
Keep watching

If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights, yeah
If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights, yeah

Freefalling
Deep through the clouds (Yeah, keep watching me)
Keep falling
Feet off the ground

(Keep watching me)

Freefalling
Deep through the clouds, hm
Keep falling
Feet off the ground

You better watch me burn

If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights
If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights, yeah





Freefalling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "City Lights" by Hang on St. Christopher are open to interpretation, but they generally convey the feeling of falling and the desire to be watched. The repeated phrase "if all you want is fire" may refer to the desire to be consumed by passion or perhaps to be destroyed, like a city consumed by flames. The imagery of freefalling through the clouds adds to the sense of risk and danger, while the idea of feet off the ground suggests a loss of control. Overall, the song seems to be about the exhilaration of taking risks and the desire to be seen and remembered for it.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally written and performed by Tom Waits, who released it on his 1987 album "Franks Wild Years." Hang on St. Christopher's cover version was included on their 1993 album "Glimmer." Another interesting fact is that the band's name is taken from a line in another Tom Waits song, "Gun Street Girl." Hang on St. Christopher's version of "City Lights" features a different arrangement and instrumentation than Waits' original, with a more upbeat, rockabilly sound. The band has been described as having a "dark Americana" style, with influences including Waits, Nick Cave, and Leonard Cohen.


The lyrics to "City Lights" have been interpreted in different ways by fans and critics. Some see the song as a commentary on the emptiness of modern life, with the city lights symbolizing the superficiality and excess of urban culture. Others interpret it as a celebration of risk-taking and self-exploration, with the repeated phrase "if all you want is fire" representing the desire to push oneself to the limit. The line "you better watch me burn" can be read as either a warning or a challenge, depending on one's perspective.


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Line by Line Meaning

Freefalling
Falling rapidly and without control


Deep through the clouds, hm
Plummeting through the sky, surrounded by clouds


Keep falling
Continuing to fall without stopping


Feet off the ground
Completely airborne and weightless


If all you want is fire, fire, fire
If all you desire is chaos, destruction, and excitement


Then watch me burn like the city lights, yeah
Observe me fall apart just like the bright and colorful lights of the city do every night


Keep watching me
Continue viewing my descent into chaos


You better watch me burn
It's in your best interest to witness my inevitable destruction




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Written by: Bryn Christopher, James Pountney

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Be Quiet

Here are the Lyrics :

[Verse: Bryn]
Freefalling
Deep through the clouds
Keep falling
Feet off the ground

[Chorus 1: Bryn]
If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights
If all you want is fire, fire
Keep watching me

[Chorus 2: Bryn]
If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights
If all you want is fire, fire, fire
Then watch me burn like the city lights

[Verse: Bryn](x2)

You better watch me burn

[Chorus 2: Bryn]

Freefalling



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Спустя 8 лет

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I got this song on a vinyl for my dad. He was so happy! Great song really, you don't just make me dance (I'm 16) but also my father and I think that's pretty cool

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