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Tokyo
Lily Kershaw Lyrics
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You pretend to play the ukulele
Don't even mention if you're gonna call
Cause you won't call
The summer's past and now it's fall
An he knows the winter so roaring cold
maybe next time I hear from you
Cause I I I I have time on my side
And you think you need a key
You fade in line
but there is no space for love to find a place
And I I I'm only twenty now
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
so you can pay the cost
Family is fine but I need a friend
Boys are fun but I prefer men
So if you don't fit into the later category
Why are you telling me your life story
I have run all around town
I let the one build me up to tear me down
So don't say you love me if you don't love
Cause lies are binding and faith is of timing
And I I I I have time on my side
And you think you need a key
You fade in line
but there is no space for love to find a place
And I I I'm only twenty now
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
so you can pay the cost
I was blind but now I see
I am free to go
I was not the one to blame
Now I know
I'm just alone with some time and I could talk
And it will get me so much further than the back seat of your car
Your car
Cause talking out is very far
And I I I I have time on my side
And you think you need a key
You fade in line
but there is no space for love to find a place
And I I I'm only twenty now
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
so you can pay the cost
The song Tokyo by Lily Kershaw is about a girl who seeks companionship but is not ready for a relationship. She rejects the advances of a guy who is interested in her, who played the ukulele and gave her false promises of calling her. She is looking for something more meaningful and less superficial. The song's title "Tokyo" is used metaphorically to represent a place where one attains personal growth and fulfillment.
The first verse sets the tone for the song. The singer expresses her disdain towards the cliché of playing the ukulele and the shallow gestures of a person who is not ready for a relationship. The second verse references the cold winter, which represents the absence of warmth in the relationship, implying that it may not work out. The chorus repeats the phrase "I have time on my side," indicating the need for personal development and the journey she must undertake to find herself. The final verse, the singer asserts her independence and ability to go far by using words and communication rather than by getting into someone's back seat.
Overall, the song Tokyo is empowering, as it encourages us to be self-aware and focus on one's self-growth, rather than jumping into relationships for the sake of it. It reminds us that we should not lower our standards and settle for someone who is not ready or worthy of our love and attention.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not into your quirky pretension
I don't like your attempt to be different or unique
You pretend to play the ukulele
You act like you can play the ukulele even though you can't
Don't even mention if you're gonna call
Don't tell me you're going to call me if you're not actually going to
Cause you won't call
I know you won't actually call me
The summer's past and now it's fall
The summer has ended and it is now autumn
An he knows the winter so roaring cold
He is familiar with the harsh cold of winter
maybe next time I hear from you
Perhaps the next time you contact me
I will have played in Tokyo, in Tokyo
I will have performed in Tokyo, Japan
Cause I I I I have time on my side
I have the advantage of having plenty of time
And you think you need a key
You believe you need something specific
You fade in line
You blend in with others
but there is no space for love to find a place
There is no room for love to develop
And I I'm only twenty now
I am currently only twenty years old
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
How long will it take for you to understand what you gave up
so you can pay the cost
So that you can face the consequences
Family is fine but I need a friend
Having a family is good, but I also need friends
Boys are fun but I prefer men
I enjoy spending time with boys, but I prefer men
So if you don't fit into the later category
If you don't fit the description of the type of person I prefer
Why are you telling me your life story
Why are you sharing personal details with me
I have run all around town
I have traveled all over the city
I let the one build me up to tear me down
I allowed someone to raise my expectations only to let me down
So don't say you love me if you don't love
Don't tell me you love me if it's not true
Cause lies are binding and faith is of timing
Lies tie us down and timing is a crucial factor in relationships
I was blind but now I see
I was ignorant before, but now I understand
I am free to go
I am free to leave
I was not the one to blame
I am not responsible for what happened
Now I know
Now I have learned from the experience
I'm just alone with some time and I could talk
I am alone and have time to talk
And it will get me so much further than the back seat of your car
Talking will be more beneficial than a physical relationship
Cause talking out is very far
Having a conversation is valuable
Writer(s): Lily Kershaw Copyright: Lily Kershaw Music
Contributed by Lily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chia-yun LIU
I'm not into your quirky pretension
You pretend to play the ukulele
Don't even mention if you're gonna call
Cause you won't call
The summer's past and now it's fall
An he knows the winter so roaring cold
Maybe next time I hear from you
I will have played in Tokyo, in Tokyo
Cause I I I I have time on my side
And you think you need a key
You fade in line
But there is no space for love to find a place
And I I I'm only twenty now
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
So you can pay the cost
Family is fine but I need a friend
Boys are fun but I prefer men
So if you don't fit into the later category
Why are you telling me your life story
I have run all around town
I let the one build me up to tear me down
So don't say you love me if you don't love
Cause lies are binding and faith is of timing
And I I I I have time on my side
And you think you need a key
You fade in line
But there is no space for love to find a place
And I I I'm only twenty now
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
So you can pay the cost
I was blind but now I see
I am free to go
I was not the one to blame
Now I know
I'm just alone with some time and I could talk
And it will get me so much further than the back seat of your car
Your car
Cause talking out is very far
And I I I I have time on my side
And you think you need a key
You fade in line
But there is no space for love to find a place
And I I I'm only twenty now
And how how long will it take for you to realize what you lost
So you can pay the cost
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Lily E
I think it‘s „cause Tokyo is very far“ instead of „cause talking out is very far“
Lahouni Hamed
this song makes me happy while 3 minit. love it
susan johnson
Your cute, sweetheart!! This old woman loves your sweet thoughtful and sometimes uplifting music. I hope you read this or someone will pass it along to your! Your a delight!!!!!
Abiazucena MolinaV
<3
Antonia Guzmán
im dying <3
Marian Dan
...so you can pay the cost !
keun tam
:-)
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