His next solo project was the 31-song album "A Month of Unrequited Love" which was concieved on Møller's website during May 2011. One song was uploaded every day during this month, and the final album was released in June.
Michael Møller was awarded the prestiged Innovator Of The Year award at the Danish Music Awards on October 5th 2011 for being the first danish musician to release an album entirely by volunteer crowdfunding.
City Lights
Michael Møller Lyrics
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What am I gonna do
Run around in these circles
In a field without clue
If the buildings just packed up
Took their things, went away
If I said that missed them
Well I know this is fiction
That it won't come true
You can leave a city
But it never leaves you
And I cannot be the only one
Who will ever be with you
But unlike some girls I've come upon
You won't leave the way they do
If those means city planners
Took away all the bars
It might be more like heaven
But without all the stars
And I cannot be the only one
Who will ever be with you
But unlike the girls I've come upon
You won't leave the way they do
So I'll stick to my city
I'll stick to its streets
It's cars and its noises
And whoever I meet
I know though it's got pulse, it doesn't have heart
And the facts that it sleeps with millions will not keeps us apart
It embraces me daily, though that might not be love
But for a dreamer as yours truly that's more that enough
The lyrics to Michael Møller's song "City Lights" explore the singer's relationship with the city they live in. The song begins with the singer pondering what they would do if the city were to suddenly disappear. They are lost and without direction, wandering aimlessly through a field. This seems to suggest that the city is a defining characteristic of the singer's identity and without it, they would be lost.
The second verse presents the idea that leaving the city doesn't necessarily mean leaving it behind. The singer acknowledges that the city will always remain a part of them, even if they physically leave. This seems to be an eternal bond that cannot be broken, regardless of physical distance. The chorus reinforces this idea, as the singer reflects that they are not the only one who has loved and been loved by the city. Unlike other people, the city remains unchanging and consistent.
The final verse speaks to the singer's decision to stay in the city, despite its flaws. The city may lack heart or love, but it provides a certain kind of comfort and familiarity that the singer has come to depend on. The song reflects the complexity of the human relationship with cities and how they can shape and define our identities.
Line by Line Meaning
If the city starts moving
If the city becomes too fast-paced and overwhelming
What am I gonna do
I don't know how to handle it
Run around in these circles
Feel lost and hopeless
In a field without clue
Completely unsure of what to do
If the buildings just packed up
If the city suddenly became empty
Took their things, went away
All the buildings disappeared
If I said that missed them
Even if I said I missed them
And they still wouldn't stay
They wouldn't come back
Well I know this is fiction
This scenario is unrealistic
That it won't come true
It won't actually happen
You can leave a city
You can physically move away from a city
But it never leaves you
But the memories and experiences you had there always stay with you
And I cannot be the only one
I know I'm not the only person
Who will ever be with you
Who will ever stay by your side
But unlike some girls I've come upon
But unlike some people I've met
You won't leave the way they do
You won't abandon me like they did
If those means city planners
If that means city planners
Took away all the bars
Removed all the nightclubs and bars
It might be more like heaven
The city could become more peaceful and serene
But without all the stars
But it would be missing the excitement and allure of nightlife
So I'll stick to my city
So I'll stay in my city
I'll stick to its streets
I'll continue walking its streets
It's cars and its noises
Even with all the hustle and bustle
And whoever I meet
And whoever crosses my path
I know though it's got pulse, it doesn't have heart
The city may have a lot of activity, but it does not have true emotion or love
And the facts that it sleeps with millions will not keep us apart
The fact that so many people live in the city will not separate us
It embraces me daily, though that might not be love
The city surrounds me and makes me feel like a part of it, even though it may not truly care for me
But for a dreamer as yours truly that's more that enough
But for someone who dreams, like me, that is more than sufficient
Writer(s): Michael Moller, Casper Hansen
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.