City Lights
L.A. Ray And The Shades Lyrics

A bright array of city lights (ooh)
The city is lit up with bright and colorful lights.

As far as I can see (ooh)
The lights stretch out to the horizon.

The great white way shines through the night (ooh)
The main street is brightly lit even at night.

For lonely guys like me (ooh)
The singer is feeling lonely and finds solace in the city lights.

The cabarets and honky-tonks (ooh)
The lively bars and nightclubs in the city.

Their flashing signs invite (ooh)
The colorful lights of the bars and nightclubs are welcoming and inviting.

A broken heart to lose itself (ooh)
The city lights provide a place for those with broken hearts to forget their troubles.

In the glow of city lights (ooh)
The singer finds comfort in the warm glow of the city lights.

Lights that say forget her name
The city lights represent a chance to forget about past relationships.

In a glass of sherry wine
The singer is using alcohol to numb the pain.

Lights that offer other girls
The city lights represent the temptation of other potential partners.

For empty hearts like mine
The singer feels empty and lonely.

They paint a pretty picture (ooh)
The city lights create a beautiful scene.

Of a world that's gay and bright (ooh)
The city looks exciting and full of life.

But it's just a mask for loneliness (uhh)
Despite the lively appearance, the city is a lonely place.

Behind those city lights (uhh)
The true feelings of the city are hidden behind the bright lights.

The world was dark (ooh)
The world was once devoid of light.

And god made stars to brighten up the night
God created stars to light up the dark sky.

The god who put the stars above (ooh)
The same God who created the stars above.

I don't believe made those lights (ooh)
The singer doesn't believe that God created the city lights.

Or it's just a place for men to cry (ooh)
The city may just be a place for people to cope with their emotions.

When things don't turn out right (ooh)
When life doesn't go as planned.

Just a place to run away and hide (ooh)
The city lights can be an escape for those who need it.

Lights that say forget her love (ooh)
The city lights represent a chance to move on from a past love.

In a different atmosphere (ooh)
In a new and exciting environment.

Lights that lure are nothing but (ooh)
The tempting city lights are not all they appear to be.

A masquerade for tears (ooh)
The city lights hide the sadness and pain that people are feeling.

But my arms can't hold them tight (ooh)
The singer can't find real love in the city.

And I just can't say I love you (ooh)
The singer can't express love to the city lights.

To a street of city lights (ooh)
The city lights represent the street and city as a whole.