Lo-Fi-Fnk's debut album "Boylife" was released by Moshi Moshi Records (UK, EUR, USA), Speak N Spell (Australia, NZ), La Vida Locash (Scandinavia) in 2006. The earlier recordings we self released on CDR's and an EP "... And The JFG?" (La Vida Locash).
In 2008 Lo-Fi-Fnk contributed "Want U" which became the opening track of Kitsuné Maison Compilation #6. In 2010 the group self leaked a new song "Marchin' In" via their Facebook page and later the same year they released the single "Sleepless / Layin' Lo" on Moshi Moshi Singles.
June 2011 sees the release of the new single "Boom". The band also announced the title for the new album "The Last Summer" on their website.
City
Lo-Fi-Fnk Lyrics
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It's time to move up from the south
It seemed to have something for us
But now it's time to hit the bus
60 miles of where it's at
To finally get things back on track
So c'mon boy just take us home
To the city, that's where we belong
Things have changed but still the same
Like bars and crowds with different names
24 hour grocery stores
Where the kids hang out just like before
Is this the place that we are sure
Could be Paris, London or Tokyo
Boy it's great to be back home
The city that's where we belong
Boy it's great to be back home
The city that's where we belong
The city that's where we belong
We need excitement for a change
But that doesn't mean that we will stay
The beginning feels like oh so great
But soon it turns to just okay
See, I've known this place for much too long
I'm always the one to be moving on
But still it's great to be back home
The city that's where we belong
The lyrics to Lo-Fi-Fnk's song "City" is a story of a couple who decided to leave their country life to settle in the city. They feel like the city has so much to offer, and they are eager to explore it. The couple is tired of their mundane lives and wants to experience excitement in the city. They cannot wait to get on the bus and move 60 miles away from their old lives. They believe that the city is where they belong because it is where everything happens. Bars and stores are open all hours, and there are plenty of activities for the youth to enjoy.
Once they arrive in the city, they recognize everything but feel like it has all changed. The bars and stores have different names, but the kids still hang out at the 24-hour grocery stores. The couple contemplates whether the city is what they were expecting? They realize that it could be any other city, like Paris, London, or Tokyo. But regardless, they are thrilled to be back home. The chorus's repetition of "the city that's where we belong" highlights that the city is where they feel like they can finally be themselves.
The last verse takes a different turn, where the couple realizes that they cannot stay in the city forever. While they crave the excitement of the city, they don't see themselves settling down here. The beginning of the song felt like a dream come true, but soon they've come to terms with the reality of the city. Although the singer has known the city for a long time, they are always the ones who want to move on. However, the chorus at the end of the song reinforces that the city has a special place in their hearts, and they will always love it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of living this country life
We're sick of living in this rural area
It's time to move up from the south
It's time to leave the southern part of the country
It seemed to have something for us
At first, we thought living here was good for us
But now it's time to hit the bus
But now it's time to leave
60 miles of where it's at
It's only 60 miles to where the action is
To finally get things back on track
To finally get our lives back on track
So c'mon boy just take us home
Let's go back to the city where we belong
To the city, that's where we belong
We belong in the city
Things have changed but still the same
Things are different now, but still familiar
Like bars and crowds with different names
The establishments and people are different but similar
24 hour grocery stores
There are grocery stores open 24 hours
Where the kids hang out just like before
Where young people hang out like they used to
Is this the place that we are sure
Are we really sure that this is the place for us?
Could be Paris, London or Tokyo
It's so lively here that it could be any big city
Boy it's great to be back home
It feels great to be back in the city
The city that's where we belong
We belong in the city
We need excitement for a change
We need some excitement and change in our lives
But that doesn't mean that we will stay
But that doesn't mean we'll stay here forever
The beginning feels like oh so great
At first, it feels really good to be back in the city
But soon it turns to just okay
But soon enough, it just becomes average again
See, I've known this place for much too long
I've been here for a long time and I'm ready for a change
I'm always the one to be moving on
I'm always looking for something new and different
But still it's great to be back home
But it's still great to be back in the city
The city that's where we belong
We belong in the city
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: August Hellsing, Leonard Drougge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oldcmputer
This song is so much better than the original and so hard to find...
@camerontaylor7471
100% I’ve realized that for a long long time now... I have the original in my music library and I have made a mental note in my head to go onto YouTube and play the remix whenever I the original is playing... even though they actually sound very similar! The tempo and rhythm are virtually unchanged...
@mackenziecolby483
i totally agree
@francinefernandes4988
I agree. The teenagers is soooo cool ;)
@dennisburns2002
You think that's hard. Try finding The Teenagers - Demo Album. I downloaded it before their debut came out. My old computer died and I can't find their oldest stuff, which is their best, surprise surprise
@protomago917
So many buried remixes of this era. I wish I had 'em all.
@ambermurray2862
Check out the "kitsune maison volumes" theres vol.1 vol.2 and this track along w many others are on those mixes
@inveighn
The Teenagers had the best remixes
@Raulza08
Jammin in 2023 the teenagers had the best remixes 😭😭 feels like I just heard this for the first time again.
@Indiexboyfriend
This is THE version. Brings back big city dreams in 2009