1. Jason Walker is a male vocalist fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are three Jason Walkers.
1. Jason Walker is a male vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania known for his soulful diva-like vocals. He scored a #1 track on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 2004 with "Foolish Mind Games" and in 2005 with "Set It Free." The two tracks were released on Junior Vasquez's JVM label. http://www.jasonwalkermusic.com/
2. Jason Walker is a pop/rock singer whose song "Down" was prominently featured on CW's The Vampire Diaries. http://www.myspace.com/jasonwalkeronline
3. Jason Walker is a Sydney (Australia) based, songsmith and writer. Jason Walker has turned out a best selling biography of Gram Parsons - ‘God’s Own Singer’ (Helter Skelter) and released two albums ‘Stranger To Someone’ and ‘Ashes & Wine’ (both on Laughing Outlaw Records) as well as having toured the United States and the United Kingdom twice. In 2010 his latest album, 'Ceiling Sun Letters' was released on Laughing Outlaw Records. http://www.myspace.com/jasonwalkersmusic
This City Never Sleeps
Jason Walker Lyrics
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And my heart knows how to beat but it don't know how to beat right
And I can see the streets but I can't see the street signs
With my eyes on the sidewalk
I was lost, it was so dark
I'm alone, I'm alive
Like all these buildings I will try
To leave the world behind until my head is clear
Draw a new skyline... and change my atmosphere
It's different now I swear
There's something in the air tonight
And I can only stare at the glimmer of the night lights
And what I used to be scared of is making me aware of why
I lift my eyes from the sidewalk
I was so lost, it was dark
I'm alone, I'm alive
And my hope still scrapes the sky
Like all these buildings I will try
To leave the world behind until my head is clear
Draw a new skyline... and change my atmosphere
Yeah, yeah, I'll change my atmosphere
My hope still scrapes the sky
Like all these buildings I will try
To leave the world behind until my head is clear
Oh yeah my hope still scrapes the sky
Like all these buildings I will try
To leave the world behind until my head is clear
Draw a new skyline... and change my atmosphere
I'll change my atmosphere
I'll change my atmosphere
This city, this city never sleeps (Yeah)
This city never sleeps (Yeah)
This city never sleeps
This city never sleeps
In Jason Walker's song "This City Never Sleeps," he describes his experience of feeling lost and alone in a bustling city. He compares his heart's erratic rhythm to the city's ability to never slow down. However, tonight, he finds himself admiring the city's beauty, and embracing the change that is happening within himself. He decides to draw a "new skyline" and change his atmosphere, leaving the past behind in pursuit of a better future.
The song captures the essence of what it's like to feel lost in a big city, surrounded by people but feeling completely disconnected from them. The metaphor of comparing the singer's heart's rhythm to the city's ability to "sleep tonight" and "never sleep" is a powerful one, highlighting the emotions that can be brought upon by city life. The environment around us can play a significant role in shaping the way we feel, and this song depicts that idea well.
The song's chorus repeatedly highlights the singer's hope, emphasizing the idea that there is always a chance for change, no matter how lost or hopeless we may feel. The lyrics suggest that by changing our environment, we can change ourselves and our outlook on life. The song's uplifting message is undoubtedly inspiring, providing hope to listeners who may be feeling disconnected or directionless.
Line by Line Meaning
This city never sleeps but it sure knows how to sleep tonight
The city usually never stops but today is an exception, everything is calm.
And my heart knows how to beat but it don't know how to beat right
I'm feeling alive but my emotions are not in sync with my heartbeats.
And I can see the streets but I can't see the street signs
I can navigate around the city but I've lost direction in life.
With my eyes on the sidewalk
I'm looking down because I'm lost in thought.
I was lost, it was so dark
I'm feeling lost and alone in the world.
I'm alone, I'm alive
I'm feeling lonely but still alive.
And my hope still scrapes the sky
I still have hope and dreams that are seemingly unreachable.
Like all these buildings I will try
I will try to reach my aspirations even if it seems impossible.
To leave the world behind until my head is clear
I need to escape the world to reflect and find clarity.
Draw a new skyline... and change my atmosphere
I want to create a new vision for my future and change the environment around me.
There's something in the air tonight
There's a feeling of change in the atmosphere.
And I can only stare at the glimmer of the night lights
I'm mesmerized by the beauty of the cityscape at night.
And what I used to be scared of is making me aware of why
My fears have helped me understand my purpose in life.
Oh yeah my hope still scrapes the sky
My hope is still alive and strong.
This city, this city never sleeps (Yeah)
The city is always active and bustling with energy.
This city never sleeps (Yeah)
The city never stops, it's always in motion.
This city never sleeps
The city is constantly moving with life and activity.
Writer(s): Jason Walker Copyright: Dayspring Music LLC
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