City lights
P.I.Light Lyrics
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You walk along the night street
And watch them through the gloomy prism of your bored eyes
And you know you can't see their spectrum results
Cause you don't wanna feel it anymore...
What's wrong?
You used to polish your surface
It's over, my friend.
What's wrong?
You bare your nerves
And look like insane, dude...
It's over, my friend.
Chorus:
I watch your total destruction,
Who'll inspire you
And bring you that basic happiness?
Watch your total destruction,
Who will bring you that basic happiness?
Cause you have no more strength
To collect your body parts
You tip-toe down to the door of your empty house
There's no room for your love
No one will calm you down
Tonight
What's wrong?
You used to polish your surface
And look like brand new model
It's over, my friend.
What's wrong?
You bare your nerves
And look like insane, dude...
It's over, my friend.
Chorus:
I watch your total destruction,
Who'll inspire you
And bring you that basic happiness?
Watch your total destruction,
Who will bring you that basic happiness?
City lights
Shining bright
City lights shining bright
You walk along the night street
And watch them through the gloomy prism of your bored eyes
The song “City Lights” by P.I.Light seems to be about a person who used to be happy and content, but has lost their way and is now struggling with depression and loneliness. The city lights that they walk past are bright and beautiful, but to this person, they only seem gloomy and empty. They have become disillusioned with life and their emotions are overwhelming them, to the point where they can’t even enjoy the things they used to love. The repetition of the lyrics “What’s wrong? You used to polish your surface and look like brand new model, It’s over, my friend” seems to be a voice of concern or a reminder of what they have lost.
The words “total destruction” in the chorus suggest that this person is on a downward spiral, and that perhaps they are beyond being helped by anyone. They are aware that they need help, but they can’t bring themselves to reach out for it or find a way to be happy again. The lyrics “No one will calm you down, Tonight” imply that there is no one there for them, making their pain even more isolating. The repetition of “City lights shining bright” at the end of the song emphasises that things that were once beautiful are now dull and meaningless to them.
Line by Line Meaning
City lights shining bright
The bright lights of the city are illuminating the dark night
You walk along the night street
You're walking down an empty street late at night
And watch them through the gloomy prism of your bored eyes
You're looking at the city lights through eyes that are tired and uninterested
And you know you can't see their spectrum results
You know you aren't appreciating the full range of colors in the city lights
Cause you don't wanna feel it anymore...
You don't want to feel the emotions that come with appreciating the beauty of the lights
What's wrong? You used to polish your surface
What's going on with you? You used to put effort into your appearance
And look like brand new model It's over, my friend.
You used to look like a new and improved version of yourself, but those days are gone
What's wrong? You bare your nerves
What's the matter? You're showing your vulnerabilities
And look like insane, dude... It's over, my friend.
You look like you may be losing your mind, and you can't go back to how things used to be
Chorus:
The repeated section of the song
I watch your total destruction,
I'm witnessing your complete downfall
Who'll inspire you
Who will motivate you to improve?
And bring you that basic happiness?
Who will help you find simple joy?
Cause you have no more strength
You don't have any energy left
To collect your body parts
You don't have the strength to pull yourself together
You tip-toe down to the door of your empty house
You're quietly walking towards the door of your lonely and empty home
There's no room for your love
There's no one to share your affection with
No one will calm you down Tonight
No one will be there to comfort you this evening
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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