Chicago
Hill Ingram Lyrics

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Streetlights blind my eyes through a shade
That's halfway pulled
Cracklin' right side interrupts the radio in my head
Speeding through a familiar town that I don't know all too well
I find a glimpse of you outside my home

If you ever want to come home from Chicago
And leave the things that habit made you love

I'll be there to await your arrival
To give you a life you'll never know

Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm not the only one
Somehow my silence speaks for itself
As I stroll on down the street I pray for a chance

I'll see you there
This time I think I'll share my life with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hill Ingram's song "Chicago" paint a vivid picture of a person's emotional state as they travel through a town they are familiar with but don't really know. The streetlights blind their eyes as they see only partially through the shade, and they feel a sense of disorientation as the crackling sound on their radio interrupts their thoughts. Despite this, they glimpse the person they are looking for and they are hopeful that they will be able to share their life with them.

The persona of the song appears to be yearning for the subject of the song, someone who is in Chicago and has left behind the things they used to love. The persona assures them that if they ever want to come home, he will be there to receive them and give them a life they've never known. There's a sense of vulnerability in the chorus, as the persona puts his feelings out there, hoping that the one he's addressing will take notice and come back to him.

The second verse suggests that the persona may not be the only person vying for the subject's attention. He feels like his silence speaks for itself, which could be an admission that he hasn't said anything to the person he's looking for, but also it could be liked to the saying "Silence is golden". Nevertheless, as he walks down the street, he prays for a chance to see the subject of the song and shares his aspirations that this time he'll be able to share his life with them.

Overall, the song speaks to the emotions surrounding love, both the hope and the fear that come with it. It is a sentimental message of love that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of anyone who has ever hoped for a relationship that seemed out of reach.

Line by Line Meaning

Streetlights blind my eyes through a shade That's halfway pulled
The streetlights are so bright that they're blinding Hill Ingram's eyes even though the shades on the windows are half-closed.

Cracklin' right side interrupts the radio in my head
The radio in Hill Ingram's car keeps crackling on the right-hand side which is distracting him from his thoughts.

Speeding through a familiar town that I don't know all too well I find a glimpse of you outside my home
Hill Ingram is driving very fast through a town that he's somewhat familiar with, but he doesn't know it very well. However, he spots a glimpse of his lover outside of his home.

If you ever want to come home from Chicago And leave the things that habit made you love I'll be there to await your arrival To give you a life you'll never know
Hill Ingram is telling his lover that if they ever want to leave Chicago and escape the things that they've become accustomed to, he'll be there waiting for them. He wants to give them a life that they've never experienced before.

Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm not the only one Somehow my silence speaks for itself As I stroll on down the street I pray for a chance I'll see you there
Hill Ingram thinks that his lover might be seeing someone else, but he doesn't want to confront them. Instead, he walks down the street hoping that he'll get a chance to see them.

This time I think I'll share my life with you
Hill Ingram has decided that he's ready to share his life with his lover and be more open with them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY WELLS, MARY LOU WILLIAMS

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