City Lights
Mendler Bridgit Lyrics
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Fog is real low and it's so blinded
Oh I'm tryna steer, tryna take the lead
But I feel like the road is steering me
Getting so lost, like a cast away
Feeling so crossed, like a renegade
And I'm tryna call out in the big city
Just a small voice and no ones listening to me
Oh tell me where to go
Tell me that you know
Just how bright I glow
Every time that you think you've lost your shine
Just remember nothings brighter
You're the city lights
Every time that you've waited til the night
Just remember you're the fire
You're the city lights
That shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, oh
Oh I'm blending in and I'm sticking out
Like a sore thumb that they don't know about
Wanna make peace, wanna just breathe
Wanna be the light that makes them all believe
I'm the race car, not the spectator
I'm the hero, not the narrator
Hercules, ballaning
Conquering everything, yeah
Ooh tell me where to go
Tell me that you know
Just how bright I glow
Every time that you think you've lost your shine
Just remember nothings brighter
You're the city lights
Every time that you've waited til the night
Just remember you're the fire
You're the city lights
That shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, ooh
Everybody knows
That everybody glows
Like the city lights
Everybody knows
That everybody glows
Like the city lights
Everybody knows
That everybody glows
Like the city lights
Everybody knows
That everybody glows
Like the city lights
The city lights ooh
Ooh the city lights
You are
Every time that you think you've lost your shine
Just remember nothings brighter
You're the city lights, you're the city lights
Every time that you've waited til the night
Just remember you're the fire
You're the city lights
That shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
Shine into the night, night, night, ooh
In this song, Mendler Bridgit is talking about feeling lost and misunderstood in a big city. She describes the road as long, windy, and blinded by fog, while she tries to steer and take leadership. However, she feels like the road is the one steering her, causing her to feel lost like a castaway and crossed like a renegade. Despite trying to call out and be heard in the city, she feels like her voice is small and unheard. She wants someone to tell her where to go and acknowledge her bright glow as the city lights.
The chorus is an encouragement for Mendler, and perhaps for the listener as well. It tells her to remember that she is the city lights, shining bright even when she thinks she's lost her shine. She's the fire that lights up the night and makes people believe. She's the hero, not the singer, and she can conquer anything just like Hercules. Everyone glows, like the city lights, and it's important to remember that and never lose one's shine because nothing is brighter.
It seems like Mendler is talking about feeling lost in the world and wanting to make a difference, but feeling small and unheard. The city lights could metaphorically mean hope or a potential for change in a city that's often overbearing and isolating. Ultimately, the song is a call to action to find one's inner fire and keep shining no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long road and it get's winedy
The journey towards success is difficult and full of obstacles
Fog is real low and it's so blinded
The path might not always be clear, and it can be hard to see what's ahead
Oh I'm tryna steer, tryna take the lead
Despite the difficulties, the singer is determined to take control of their life
But I feel like the road is steering me
Despite efforts to take control, external factors can still influence outcomes
Getting so lost, like a cast away
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others
Feeling so crossed, like a renegade
Feeling like an outsider, breaking from traditional norms
And I'm tryna call out in the big city
Trying to make one's voice heard despite being surrounded by many
Just a small voice and no ones listening to me
Feeling insignificant and unheard, even when attempting to speak up
Every time that you think you've lost your shine
During difficult times, it's easy to feel like one's light has dimmed
Just remember nothings brighter
Despite difficulties, the artist should remember their inner strength and resilience
You're the city lights
The singer is a source of brightness and hope in the midst of darkness
Every time that you've waited til the night
When things seem darkest, it can be hard to see the way forward
Just remember you're the fire
Though it may be hard, the singer possesses the strength and passion to overcome obstacles
That shine into the night, night, night, night, oh
The singer's inner light radiates outwards and brings hope to others
Oh I'm blending in and I'm sticking out
Feeling both invisible and too visible, like they don't fully belong in any group
Wanna make peace, wanna just breathe
Desiring inner tranquility and a chance to rest
Wanna be the light that makes them all believe
The artist aspires to inspire others and give them hope
I'm the race car, not the spectator
The singer wants to be actively involved in their own life, rather than watching from the sidelines
I'm the hero, not the narrator
The singer wants to take action and make a difference, rather than simply telling stories
Hercules, ballaning
Drawing on the strength of mythology to inspire resilience and tenacity
Conquering everything, yeah
Feeling powerful and unstoppable, able to overcome any challenge
Everybody knows
We are all connected and share common experiences
That everybody glows
We all have our own light and unique strengths
Like the city lights
Metaphor for the way individual lights come together to form a city's glow
The city lights ooh
Reinforcing the metaphor and emphasizing the strength in unity
Ooh the city lights
Further emphasizing the beauty and power in collective light
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Walt Disney Music Company, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: BRIDGIT MENDLER, FREDDY WEXLER, JAI MARLON, DAVID RYAN
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