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Chicagoland
Magic Man Lyrics
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Calling the morning light
All colors run together
I feel it come alive
That's why I'll never look better
'Cause your eyes are so damn cold
They're leaving twisted riversRunning right through my soul
What are you afraid of?
It's so hard to get away
Would you give me a sing?
Don't you give me your lies
The way you say my name
It's so hard to get away
Won't you give me a sing?
Don't you give me your lies
When you say my name
Well, I know that you mean it
My God, my heart's on fire
When I'm tingled in your hand
Can't sleep but I'm too tired
How come you're never there?
Just give me one good reason
Why we should fall in line
You're changing like the seasons
We're running out of time
What are you afraid of?
It's so hard to get away
Would you give me a sing?
Don't you give me your lies
The way you say my name
It's so hard to get away
Won't you give me a sing?
Don't you give me your lies
When you say my name
Well, I know that you mean it
Shout, shout, shout together
Stay, stay, stay forever
Shout, shout, shout together
Stay, stay, stay forever
Chicagoland
Take me home
Chicagoland
Come on and take me home
Shout, shout, shout together
Stay, stay, stay forever
Shout, shout, shout together
Stay, stay, stay forever
The lyrics to Magic Man's song Chicagoland are a mix of desire, confusion, and urgency. The singer seems to be hopelessly attracted to someone whose eyes are "so damn cold" that they leave twisted rivers running through their soul. Despite the coldness, the singer cannot seem to get away and keeps asking for a sign, but not to be given lies. The singer questions why they should fall in line and why their love interest keeps changing like the seasons. The song builds up to the chorus where the singer asks to stay forever in Chicagoland, which might represent a place where they feel at home with their love interest.
The lyrics explore the intense feelings of love and attraction, questioning whether they are mutual or not. The singer seems to underestimate themselves while putting their love interest on some pedestal, asking if they would give them a sign, but not wanting to be lied to. The singer struggles with sleepless nights and tiredness as their heart is on fire, unable to get away from their love interest. The chorus functions as a plea to stay together, which could be interpreted as a cry of desperation in a tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
My God, you make me shiver
The singer feels overwhelmed by the power and influence of the person they are addressing.
Calling the morning light
The singer associates the presence of the person with energizing and revitalizing experiences.
All colors run together
The singer feels a sense of unity and harmony when around the person, as opposed to the confusion that might result from various elements mixing together haphazardly.
I feel it come alive
The singer feels as though their life and emotions are heightened and intensified when around the person.
That's why I'll never look better
The singer feels that the person brings out their best qualities and makes them appear better than they ever could on their own.
'Cause your eyes are so damn cold
The singer is drawn to the person's eyes, which they find captivating and powerful, but which also make them feel a sense of detachment or distance.
They're leaving twisted rivers
The singer feels as though the person has a strong and sometimes painful impact on their emotions, as symbolized by the twisted rivers running through them.
Running right through my soul
The singer feels deeply affected and changed by their experiences with this person, and feels that their presence has penetrated deep into their being.
What are you afraid of?
The singer calls on the person to be honest and open, and confront any fears or issues between them directly.
It's so hard to get away
The singer finds it difficult to separate themselves from the person, despite any issues or conflicts they may be experiencing.
Would you give me a sing?
The singer wants the person to give them some assurance, comfort, or validation that everything will be okay.
Don't you give me your lies
The singer wants honesty and sincerity from the person, even if it's difficult to hear or deal with.
The way you say my name
The singer feels a sense of intimacy and connection when the person addresses them directly by name.
Well, I know that you mean it
The singer trusts that the person is sincere and genuine when they address them affectionately or lovingly.
My God, my heart's on fire
The singer feels a strong and passionate emotional connection to the person, which is almost overwhelming at times.
When I'm tingled in your hand
The singer feels electricity or energy when they touch hands with the person, which further intensifies their connection.
Can't sleep but I'm too tired
The singer is exhausted from the emotional upheaval of their relationship, but still feels unable to rest or distance themselves from the person.
How come you're never there?
The singer feels neglected or abandoned by the person at times, and wishes they were more consistently present in their life.
Just give me one good reason
The singer asks the person to explain their actions or motivations more clearly, hoping to gain clarity and understanding.
Why we should fall in line
The singer questions why they and the person should conform to society's expectations or norms, rather than following their own path.
You're changing like the seasons
The singer feels that the person is constantly evolving and changing, which can be both exciting and unsettling for them.
We're running out of time
The singer feels a sense of urgency to address any issues or conflicts between them, as they fear that time is running out for their relationship.
Chicagoland
The singer associates the nostalgia and longing they feel for the person with the city of Chicago.
Take me home
The singer wants to return to a place of comfort and safety, symbolized by the idea of home.
Come on and take me home
The singer urges the person to help them feel safe and secure, and to take them back to a place of emotional stability.
Shout, shout, shout together
The singer wants to express themselves and their feelings loudly and passionately, and to do so in unison with the person they are addressing.
Stay, stay, stay forever
The singer wants to prolong and intensify their connection with the person, and to remain together indefinitely.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER CAPLOW, SAMUEL LEE
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