Another City
Mike V. Lyrics


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Another city and I’m walking around
Pounding pavement putting miles down
I get so lonesome I can’t sleep
I get that sidewalk moving under my feet
Another city and they all seem the same
I see the sights and I note the names
But then I forget because nothing’s changed
From place to place I carry my pain
Another city
Another city and I’m so far away
I’ll be gone for a few more days
I hit the streets and they hit me





But I walk the line because your all I see my girl
Another city

Overall Meaning

The song "Another City" by Mike V. is a melancholic reflection on the life of a travelling musician. The lyrics talk about his sense of detachment from the world around him as he moves from one city to another. The singer reels off a list of streets and neighborhoods, noting their names, but ultimately finds everything to be the same. The monotony of the traveling life and the emotional toll it takes on him is apparent in lines like "I get so lonesome I can't sleep" and "From place to place I carry my pain." The only thing that keeps him going is the thought of his loved one, whom he misses dearly, as he sings "But I walk the line because you're all I see my girl."


The verses paint a picture of a restless soul, unable to find solace in the new places he visits. The repetition of the phrase "Another city" emphasizes this feeling of sameness and detachment. The chorus, however, provides a sense of hope and purpose as he sings about his love for his girl, who provides him with the motivation to keep going. The song captures the bittersweet nature of a musician's life, where the excitement of performing in new places is tempered by the constant movement and absence from loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Another city and I’m walking around
I am currently in a new city and aimlessly wandering around.


Pounding pavement putting miles down
I am walking long distances on the concrete pavement.


I get so lonesome I can’t sleep
I feel extremely lonely and it's affecting my sleep.


I get that sidewalk moving under my feet
I am constantly walking on the sidewalk and moving forward.


Another city and they all seem the same
I have been to several cities and they all appear to be alike to me.


I see the sights and I note the names
I observe the various landmarks and make a mental note of their names.


But then I forget because nothing’s changed
However, I eventually forget them as everything seems to be the same in every city.


From place to place I carry my pain
My emotional and mental pain is something that I carry with me, regardless of the location I'm in.


Another city and I’m so far away
I am currently in a new city and feel distant from everything I know.


I’ll be gone for a few more days
I'll be away from home for several more days.


I hit the streets and they hit me
I go out and explore the city, but at the same time, I feel the impact of being in a new place.


But I walk the line because your all I see my girl
Despite feeling distant and disoriented in a new city, I continue to stay focused because my loved one is always on my mind.


Another city
This phrase represents the feeling of being in yet another new city and having similar experiences as before.




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