Tokyo
Owl City is the solo electronica musical project by American singer-songwri… Read Full Bio ↴Owl City is the solo electronica musical project by American singer-songwriter Adam Young.

Young also records under the names Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Color Therapy, Insect Airport, Seagull Orchestra and his own name, Adam Young.

Young started out making music in 2007 in his basement in his hometown of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, later developing a following through his MySpace profile before being signed to Universal Republic. Young has released seven albums under the Owl City moniker: "Maybe I'm Dreaming" (2008), "Ocean Eyes" (2009), "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (2011), "The Midsummer Station" (2012), "Mobile Orchestra" (2015), "Cinematic" (2018), and "Coco Moon" (2023). Young's 2009 single "Fireflies" reached #1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and The Netherlands. His second major hit, 2012's "Good Time" featuring Carly Rae Jepsen reached #8 in the US and #1 in New Zealand.

He was also once a member of Windsor Airlift and Swimming with Dolphins, both of which he is no longer involved with.

Tokyo
Owl City Lyrics


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Feels like I've been away for a thousand years
So tired of these airports and souvenirs
I shiver in the night and I think of you

I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align (when I'm in Tokyo)
You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind

Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast when I'm in Tokyo
Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, when I am missing you
I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close when I'm in Tokyo

I wander all alone in the pouring rain
Ride shotgun on the wind in a bullet train
I shiver in the night and I think of you

I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align
You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind

Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast when I'm in Tokyo
Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, when I am missing you
I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close when I'm in Tokyo

I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align
You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind

Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most

I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast

Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, when I am missing you
I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close
When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)




When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)

Overall Meaning

In "Tokyo," Owl City sings about his experiences in Tokyo, Japan, while being away from his loved ones. He describes his feelings of longing and missing his loved ones while he wanders around Tokyo alone. Despite the excitement and stimulation that Tokyo brings, the singer can't help but think of his beloved, wishing that they were there with him. He mentions how he keeps thinking about his loved ones and the memories they share, continuously musing over them.


The lyrics are quite reflective of the songwriter's personal life, where he often toured the world, leaving his loved ones behind. The singer is struggling to keep his emotions in check, and every aspect of Tokyo seems to make him think of his cherished ones. The song is anthemic, yet it reflects vulnerability, capturing the emotions of those who have to travel away from their loved ones to follow their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Feels like I've been away for a thousand years
I've been away for a long time and it feels like forever.


So tired of these airports and souvenirs
I'm tired of traveling and souvenirs don't make me happy anymore.


I shiver in the night and I think of you
I'm alone and I miss you so much that it makes me shiver.


I stroll the boulevards
I walk leisurely on the wide streets.


I stare up at the stars
I look up at the sky and admire the stars.


And wish they'd all align (when I'm in Tokyo)
I wish everything in my life falls into place and I find happiness in Tokyo.


You keep me on my toes
You challenge me and keep me active.


And this is how it goes
This is how our relationship works.


You never leave my mind
You're always in my thoughts.


Are you having fun yet?
I wonder if you're enjoying yourself wherever you are.


I'll send you the sunset
I'll send you a beautiful scene of the sun setting.


I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I love sending you pictures of sunsets when I'm in Tokyo.


I'll melt in the moonlight
I'll enjoy the moon's light and let myself get lost in it.


And follow the shoreline
I'll walk along the shore and enjoy the scenery.


On down the coast when I'm in Tokyo
I'll walk along the coast when I'm in Tokyo.


Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
I can't sleep because I'm thinking of you the entire night.


Oh, when I am missing you
I feel the pain of missing you deeply.


I'm thinking it out loud
I'm vocalizing how I feel.


I wish I could reach out
I wish I could be with you physically.


And hold you close when I'm in Tokyo
I want to hold you close when I'm in Tokyo.


I wander all alone in the pouring rain
I walk alone in the heavy rain.


Ride shotgun on the wind in a bullet train
I'm riding a bullet train, feeling the wind on my face.


When I'm in Tokyo (when I'm in Tokyo)
I desire to be with you when I'm in Tokyo.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@seiyachocolate

Feels like I've been away for a thousand years
So tired of these airports and souvenirs
I shiver in the night and I think of you
おとぎ話の世界にタイムスリップしたような気持ちなのに
現実のこの空港と荷物にはもううんざりだ
身震いして、同時にきみのことを考えてたよ



I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they all aligned
大通りをぶらついて
星をじっと見つめてた
綺麗にならんでいたらなって考えながら

You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind
君はまだ僕に心を開いてくれてないみたい
どうしてなんだ？
それなのに僕は君に首ったけ


Are you having fun yet
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll mail down the moonlight
It follow the shoreline
On down the coast, when I'm in Tokyo
君は退屈してないかい？
この夕日を君にも見せてやりたいな
東京イチのお気に入りさ
僕が月を見る頃
君のいる場所では夕日が見えるだろう
海岸線の先で
このTOKYOに僕がいるときに

Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, I'm missing you
朝が来るまで寝られないかも
君が何もなく安心して寝られるか心配だから
君の事を思うよ

I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close, when I'm in Tokyo
考えが言葉になって飛び出すかも
君に届けばいいな
そして君をこの腕の中で近くに感じたいな
それもこのTOKYOという地で




I wonder all alone in the pouring rain
Line-shocking on the wind, in the bullet train
I shiver in the night and I think of you
土砂降りに逢うと孤独を感じずにはいられないよ
新幹線で風を切る
何か少し怖い夜だな
でも、そんなときは君を思うんだ


I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they all aligned
大通りをぶらついて
星をじっと見つめてた
綺麗にならんでいたらなって考えながら

You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind
君はまだ僕に心を開いてくれてないみたい
どうしてなんだ？
それなのに僕は君に首ったけ



Are you having fun yet
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll mail down the moonlight
It follow the shoreline
On down the coast, when I'm in Tokyo
君は退屈してないかい？
この夕日を君にも見せてやりたいな
東京イチのお気に入りさ
僕が月を見る頃
君のいる場所では夕日が見えるだろう
海岸線の先で
このTOKYOに僕がいるときに

Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, I'm missing you
朝が来るまで寝られないかも
君の事を思うと

I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close, when I'm in Tokyo
考えが言葉になって飛び出すかも
君に届けばいいな
そして君をこの腕の中で近くに感じたいな
それもこのTOKYOという地で



I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they all aligned
大通りをぶらついて
星をじっと見つめてた
綺麗にならんでいたらなって考えながら


You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind
君はまだ僕に心を開いてくれてないみたい
どうしてなんだ？
それなのに僕は君に首ったけ



Are you having fun yet
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll mail down the moonlight
It follow the shoreline
On down the coast, when I'm in Tokyo
君は退屈してないかい？
この夕日を君にも見せてやりたいな
東京イチのお気に入りさ
僕が月を見る頃
君のいる場所では夕日が見えるだろう
海岸線の先で
このTOKYOに僕がいるときに


Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, I'm missing you
朝が来るまで寝られないかも
君の事を思うと


I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close, when I'm in Tokyo
考えが言葉になって飛び出すかも
君に届けばいいな
そして君をこの腕の中で近くに感じたいな
それもこのTOKYOという地で


[Outro]
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)



@midori9581

[Verse 1: Owl City]
Feels like I've been away for a thousand years
So tired of these airports and souvenirs
I shiver in the night and I think of you

[Pre-Chorus: Owl City]
I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align

You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind

[Chorus: Owl City]
Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast, when I'm in Tokyo



Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, I am missing you

I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close, when I'm in Tokyo

[Verse 2: Sekai no Owari]
I wonder all alone in the pouring rain
Ride shotgun on the wind, in the bullet train
I shiver in the night and I think of you

[Pre-Chorus: Owl City & Sekai no Owari ]
I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align

You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind

[Chorus: Owl City & Sekai no Owari]
Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most when I'm in Tokyo
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast, when I'm in Tokyo

Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, I am missing you

I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close, when I'm in Tokyo

[Pre-Chorus: Owl City & Sekai no Owari]
I stroll the boulevards
I stare up at the stars
And wish they'd all align

You keep me on my toes
And this is how it goes
You never leave my mind

[Chorus: Owl City]
Are you having fun yet?
I'll send you the sunset
I love the most
I'll melt in the moonlight
And follow the shoreline
On down the coast

Oh, can't sleep the whole night through
Oh, I am missing you

I'm thinking it out loud
I wish I could reach out
And hold you close

[Outro: Owl City & Sekai no Owari]
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)
When I'm in Tokyo, (when I'm in Tokyo)



All comments from YouTube:

@raphaelgomes

great job adam, looking forward to a new album and tour 😇 now excuse me while I listen to this for days 🙈

@kittensinspace42

go away raphael u nerd

@cypress5980

same

@LeslieeOjedaa

youre my favorite YouTube and I totally agree

@JPGarmay

Yes please 😍😂😂😂😂

@qiranme

go away BunnycatXDAJ u nerd

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@zerotheicecreamho253

This isn't just Owl City. The other voice is Satoshi Fukase. The lead singer of the band SEKAI NO OWARI and also the voice the provider for the VOCALOID Fukase. I think it's great that both collaborated to make this great piece of music

@joannamysluk8623

The funny thing is, Satoshi kinda sounds like some sort of nightcored Owl City.

@kelvinosei6368

Joanna Mysluk what if he is owl city?

@sapi_dol8795

His voice kinda cute but manly lol X) <3

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