City Lights
K. Williams Lyrics
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Got no time for memories
Follow me, don't be afraid
Don't hide away
Window closed, the light is on
Is it dusk or is it dawn
Telephone off the line
What's on T.V.
You gotta try
To get away from this endless night
You gotta try
I'm gonna help you to see the light
You gotta try
To get out and see some city lights
Need some shelter for awhile
From the pain and the phony smiles
Are you ready
Is it time to trust someone
You gotta try
To get away from this endless night
You gotta try
I'm gonna help you to see the light
You've got to try
To get out and see some city lights
To get out and see some city lights
Secret life, no reveries
Got no time for memories
Follow me, don't be afraid
Don't hide away
Window closed, the light is on
Is it dusk or is it dawn
Telephone off the line
What's on T.V.
The lyrics of "City Lights" by K. Williams paint a picture of someone who is tired of their mundane life and is longing for something more. The use of phrases like "secret light" and "Got no time for memories" suggest a desire for something new and exciting. The singer urges their companion to follow them and not be afraid, highlighting a sense of camaraderie and the idea of taking a chance.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, expressing the idea of breaking free from the monotony of life and seeking new experiences. The repetition of "You gotta try" emphasizes the importance of taking the leap and trying something new. The reference to "city lights" suggests an urban setting where there is plenty of excitement to be found.
The final lines of the song repeat the opening lines, suggesting that this longing for something more remains even after the singer has tried to show their companion a new way of life. Overall, "City Lights" is a song about the desire for change and the need to break free from routine and monotony.
Line by Line Meaning
Secret light, no reveries
There's a hidden light but no chance to dream.
Got no time for memories
No time to reflect on the past.
Follow me, don't be afraid
Trust me and don't fear the unknown.
Don't hide away
Don't be a recluse.
Window closed, the light is on
The shades are drawn but the light is still shining.
Is it dusk or is it dawn
It's hard to tell the time of day.
Telephone off the line
Disconnected from the world.
What's on T.V.
There's nothing interesting to watch.
You gotta try
You need to put effort in.
To get away from this endless night
To escape from dullness and depression.
I'm gonna help you to see the light
I'll support you in finding a way out.
To get out and see some city lights
To explore and have new experiences.
Need some shelter for awhile
Need a break from everything.
From the pain and the phony smiles
From fake happiness and real suffering.
Are you ready
Are you willing to take a risk?
Is it time to trust someone
Can you rely on someone other than yourself?
To get out and see some city lights
To step out of one's comfort zone.
To get out and see some city lights
To find joy in new experiences.
Secret life, no reveries
A life of dullness and isolation.
Got no time for memories
Living in the present without nostalgia.
Follow me, don't be afraid
Allowing someone to be a guide.
Don't hide away
Facing problems head on.
Window closed, the light is on
Being accessible but closed off.
Is it dusk or is it dawn
Uncertainty and confusion.
Telephone off the line
Disconnectedness from others.
What's on T.V.
Boredom and a lack of meaningful distractions.
Lyrics © KENDOR MUSIC, INC.
Written by: JEFF JARVIS
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