City Lights
Midnight Quickie Lyrics


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Dancing down the city lights
leaving all the memories inside
there is no turning back
keep my head up try to hold it tight

The time is changing
everything is fading
love is aching
we stop pretending
its time to wake up now
its time to let it go
its time to wake up now
its time to let it go

Dancing down the city lights
leaving all the memories inside
there is no turning back
keep my head up try to hold it tight

I dressed in formal hoping for something new
I saw a star came close to the universe
do I need to wish no? 'cause i know its over now
so I grab my drinks start to dance leave it all behind

In my mind you're all that i could find
running away against a better hand
do I need to wish no? 'cause i know its over now
so I grab my drinks start to dance leave it all behind

The time is changing
everything is fading
love is aching
we stop pretending
its time to wake up now
its time to let it go
its time to wake up now
its time to let it go

Dancing down the city lights
leaving all the memories inside
there is no turning back
keep my head up try to hold it tight

Dancing down the city lights
leaving all the memories inside




there is no turning back
keep my head up try to hold it tight

Overall Meaning

In Midnight Quickie's song City Lights, the singer describes leaving behind memories and not looking back as they dance down the city lights. The lyrics suggest a pursuit of moving on and letting go of the past. The singer reveals that time is changing and everything is fading, with love causing heartbreak. The lyrics express the urge to stop pretending and to wake up and let go. The singer refers to dressing formally hoping for something new, but ultimately coming to accept that it is over. Despite this, they choose to dance and leave it all behind. The song implies that the memories of love will always be present, but it's important to try to hold on tight and move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Dancing down the city lights
I am moving through the bustling city streets with the bright lights surrounding me, in a state of unbridled freedom and joy.


leaving all the memories inside
I am shedding the weight of my past, walking away from the memories that anchor me down and embracing the present moment.


there is no turning back
I am fully committed to this new chapter in my life and cannot go back to the way things used to be.


keep my head up try to hold it tight
I am determined to stay strong and positive, even in the face of uncertainty and change.


The time is changing
The world is constantly evolving and moving forward, and I am acknowledging this fact.


everything is fading
All things, including my memories and emotions, are fleeting and temporary.


love is aching
I am experiencing emotional pain and heartbreak.


we stop pretending
I am no longer trying to keep up a facade or hide my true feelings from myself or others.


its time to wake up now
It is time for me to face reality and come to terms with what is happening in my life.


its time to let it go
I need to release the past and move forward, even if it is difficult.


I dressed in formal hoping for something new
I am trying to reinvent myself and find a new path in life.


I saw a star came close to the universe
I witnessed something beautiful and awe-inspiring, and it has filled me with wonder and hope.


do I need to wish no? 'cause i know its over now
There is no point in wishing for what cannot be, as I have come to accept that certain things are simply not meant to be.


so I grab my drinks start to dance leave it all behind
I am taking a break from my worries and letting loose, dancing away my troubles and embracing the present moment.


In my mind you're all that i could find
Despite my attempts to move on, my thoughts still linger on a past love and the memories we shared.


running away against a better hand
I am aware that I am fleeing from my problems rather than facing them head-on, but it is still a struggle to confront my fears.


do I need to wish no? 'cause i know its over now
I am trying to resist the temptation to dwell on the past and instead accept that it is time to move on.


so I grab my drinks start to dance leave it all behind
Once again, I am using music and dancing as a way to escape my worries and find a temporary reprieve from my troubles.


Dancing down the city lights
Once again, I am experiencing the same feeling of freedom and joy as before, as I continue my journey through the city streets.


leaving all the memories inside
Although I still carry my memories with me, I am no longer weighed down by them and have found a way to move forward.


there is no turning back
I am fully committed to my new path and ready to face whatever lies ahead.


keep my head up try to hold it tight
I am still holding onto my strength and positivity, knowing that it will serve me well in the difficult times to come.




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Ardi Darmawan

Mood booster!

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