Chicagoland
Magicman 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 rivers
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
In "Chicagoland," Magicman sings about the power of his lover's gaze and the intense emotional and physical effects it has on him. The opening lines of the song focus on the way the morning light reflects off of everything, creating a stunning array of colors that, for the singer, comes alive in his lover's gaze. He says that her eyes are so cold that they twist rivers in his soul. He is clearly overwhelmed by the power of her beauty and the hold she has over him.
The singer then questions what his lover is afraid of, perhaps alluding to the fact that she keeps him at arm's length and doesn't fully let him in. He wants her to give him a sign of her true feelings, rather than feeding him lies. He's willing to let go of the relationship if she's not willing to be honest and commit fully to him.
Throughout the song, the singer is torn between his deep love for his lover, evident in his willingness to stay with her "forever," and his frustration with her inability to fully commit to him. The repetition of "Chicagoland, take me home" at the end of the song is an indication that he wants to return to a simpler time and place where their love was not as complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
My God, you make me shiver
You have such an intense hold on me that it sends shivers down my spine.
Calling the morning light
You have the power to brighten up my day and summon the sunrise.
All colors run together
Your impact on me is so great that everything around me seems to blend into one indistinguishable entity.
I feel it come alive
In your presence, I feel a spark of life within me that is otherwise dormant.
That's why I'll never look better
Because of the intense feelings that you elicit from me, I will always appear to be at my best.
'Cause your eyes are so damn cold
The icy gaze that you give me sends waves of chills throughout my body.
They're leaving twisted rivers
Your eyes seem to be causing chaos within me, making my emotions spiral out of control.
Running right through my soul
Your influence over me penetrates deeply into my very being, as though affecting my soul itself.
What are you afraid of?
I sense that there is some fear or insecurity that you are struggling with - what might it be?
It's so hard to get away
Despite everything, I find it difficult to pull away from you.
Would you give me a sing?
Could you offer me some kind of signal or sign that might give me an indication of what you are feeling?
Don't you give me your lies
I do not want to hear any insincere or untrue words from you.
The way you say my name
Even the sound of your voice, particularly when you say my name, has a profound effect on me.
Well, I know that you mean it
Despite any doubts or reservations I may have, I choose to believe that you have genuine feelings for me.
My God, my heart's on fire
My feelings for you are so intense that I feel as though my heart is ablaze.
When I'm tingled in your hand
When you touch me or hold my hand, I feel a thrilling sensation that is hard to describe.
Can't sleep but I'm too tired
The passion that you create within me is so strong that I find it difficult to sleep, even though I am exhausted.
How come you're never there?
Despite the intense feelings that we share, it seems as though you are not always present or invested in this relationship.
Just give me one good reason
I need to understand why you seem to be pulling away from me or becoming more distant.
Why we should fall in line
We need to know the purpose or end goal of this relationship, so we can both be on the same page.
You're changing like the seasons
I am beginning to see changes in you and your behavior towards me - as though following the natural cycle of change that comes with the seasons.
We're running out of time
Something urgent is happening, and it feels as though we are rapidly approaching a deadline or a point of no return.
Chicagoland - Take me home
There is a sense of comfort and familiarity in the thought of returning home, to a place where things are simpler and more straightforward.
Come on and take me home
I am asking for guidance or direction, and hoping that you will be the one to provide it.
Shout, shout, shout together
We need to communicate and express ourselves clearly and openly in order to move forward.
Stay, stay, stay forever
Despite the challenges that we are facing, we are committed to staying together for the long haul.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER CAPLOW, SAMUEL LEE
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