Los Angeles
Memoir Lyrics

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Out where the citrus in the palm tree sway
All of you dreamers like to come and play
Do have a stop upon The Walk Of Fame
The whole world was gonna know our name, now

We used to ride out in The Boulevard
Were so in love right from the very start
Our destination didn't seem so far

Why did you ever go and break my heart

I gave you all I have
But you didn't love me back

So goodbye Los Angeles
You made me cry Los Angeles
But I learned to fly Los Angeles
And I'll be fine Los Angeles

While I complain about the car I drive
Right down the street they're barely getting by
How did it happen, when did we go blind
And stopped believing that we could make it right

So many people and we're all alone
You got your problems and I've got my own
Out from the surface it's a lonely place
I wanna go where someone knows my name

I'll love you to the end
But I need to start again

So goodbye Los Angeles
You made me cry Los Angeles
I learn to fly Los Angeles
And I'll be fine Los Angeles

I learned to fight baby, I am tough
You taught me never to give up
And now I am so rough
my skin would not bleed if it were cut

I found myself in who I am not
And I would not go as you have done
Wanted to ride out with you
all the way to the sun

So goodbye Los Angeles
You made me cry Los Angeles

But I learned to fly Los Angeles
And I'll be fine Los Angeles

Overall Meaning

In the song "Los Angeles," the artist Memoir sings about her experiences living in the city of Los Angeles. The song reflects on her former life in the city and how it affected her. In the first verse, she remembers the happy times she spent with her lover, driving along the boulevards, where the palm trees sway, and dreaming about their futures. The second verse talks about her struggles in the city and her realization that she is not alone in her pain. She wants to leave the city but knows that it has played a significant role in shaping her as a person.

The chorus talks about how she is saying goodbye to Los Angeles as it has brought both tears and growth into her life. She has learned to fight and be tough after facing difficulties. She acknowledges the lessons that the city has taught her but knows it is time to move forward and leave the past behind. The song concludes with an acknowledgment of the love that she had for the city and how it will always be a part of who she is even if she is leaving it behind.

Line by Line Meaning

Out where the citrus in the palm tree sway
The scene is set outside in Los Angeles where palm trees with citrus fruits sway in the wind.

All of you dreamers like to come and play
Los Angeles is a preferred destination of people who dream big and come to find fame and fortune.

Do have a stop upon The Walk Of Fame
Tourists often stop to take a stroll along The Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

The whole world was gonna know our name, now
There was a feeling of excitement and hope that their fame and success in the entertainment industry would be known worldwide.

We used to ride out in The Boulevard
The Boulevard, likely referring to Sunset Boulevard or Hollywood Boulevard, was a place they would drive together.

Were so in love right from the very start
The singer and their partner had a strong connection right from the beginning of their relationship.

Our destination didn't seem so far
The future seemed bright and promising, and they felt that reaching their goals was within reach.

Why did you ever go and break my heart
The artist is lamenting the end of their relationship and questioning why their partner would break their heart.

I gave you all I have
The artist put in maximum effort and gave their all to make the relationship work.

But you didn't love me back
Unfortunately, the artist's love was not reciprocated by their partner.

So goodbye Los Angeles
The singer has decided to leave Los Angeles and move on from the past.

You made me cry Los Angeles
Despite the bright lights and glamour of the city, the artist experienced pain and heartbreak while living there.

But I learned to fly Los Angeles
Despite the challenges, the singer learned from their experiences and gained strength and resilience in Los Angeles.

And I'll be fine Los Angeles
The singer feels confident that they will be able to move on and succeed without the presence of their former partner or the city itself.

While I complain about the car I drive
Despite having a car, the singer realizes that they need to be humble, as many people in the city are barely getting by.

Right down the street they're barely getting by
There are many people struggling financially within the same city, and it's a sad reality.

How did it happen, when did we go blind
The artist reflects on how people can become numb to the struggles of others around them, oblivious to their pains and needs.

And stopped believing that we could make it right
It's easy to give up hope in a city known for hyper-competitiveness and lack of empathy for others.

So many people and we're all alone
Despite being surrounded by millions of people, life in the city can be very isolating and lonely.

You got your problems and I've got my own
Everyone has their problems to deal with, even the famous and successful people in the city.

Out from the surface it's a lonely place
The glamour and excitement of Los Angeles can hide the emptiness and loneliness that exists beneath the surface.

I wanna go where someone knows my name
The artist is looking for a place where they can feel more connected to others and build relationships.

I'll love you to the end
The singer still has love for their former partner, but recognizes that it's time to move on from the relationship and the city.

But I need to start again
The artist is ready to make a fresh start and find new opportunities and experiences outside of Los Angeles.

I learned to fight baby, I am tough
The singer has developed resilience and strength from their experiences in Los Angeles that will serve them well in the future.

You taught me never to give up
The singer's former partner likely encouraged them to persevere and not give up, a lesson that they will take with them moving forward.

And now I am so rough
The singer is referring to their tough exterior and ability to withstand challenges and difficulties.

my skin would not bleed if it were cut
The analogy of skin not bleeding even if cut refers to the idea that the artist has become hardened, making it difficult for them to be hurt or taken advantage of.

I found myself in who I am not
The artist recognizes that they had to change and adapt to fit into the mold of Los Angeles and that it wasn't a true reflection of who they really are.

And I would not go as you have done
The singer is determined to carve out their own path, and not follow in the footsteps of their former partner or anyone else.

Wanted to ride out with you
The singer had hoped to build a future and share experiences with their former partner.

all the way to the sun
The sun is a metaphor for a brighter future and the height of success that they had hoped to achieve together.

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