City Lights
Parade the Day Lyrics
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Tell me you'd sacrifice, and spend your last breaths under city lights.
But now i'm on my own
I've got a questions stay true to form, cuz all your anwsers are doin dances around the room I won't be ignorned.
Should I be writing on how you left with him last night when your head was spinning not to metion how when i unlocked the door, you were lyin naked on the bathroom floor.
Your the reason that im thinking this over
whens the last time you could feel your heart beating
whens the last time you felt anything at all
These are the warning signs that I failed to see
send out an S.O.S they'll never save me
Your best deception was never good enough
you know you lost the touch that it takes to make my heart race
these are the answers we both hid from so long when we knew that the ending would come from this song
Your the reason that im thinking this over
your the reason that i can't get any closer
whens the last time you could feel your heart beating
whens the last time you felt anything at all
These are the warning signs that I failed to see
send out an S.O.S they'll never save me
I need to break you down.
and never see your face again
In Parade the Day's song "City Lights," the lyrics seem to speak of a relationship that has gone sour. The singer seems to be questioning their partner's loyalty and commitment to them. The first stanza of the song "Tell me can you fly. Your just a stranger but you caught my eye. Tell me you'd sacrifice, and spend your last breaths under city lights. But now I'm on my own" suggests that the singer is questioning their partner's willingness to stand by them despite being strangers. The singer seems to be left alone, forcing them to question their partner's motives.
The second stanza speaks of the singer's fear of being hurt by their partner again. "Should I be writing on how you left with him last night when your head was spinning not to mention how when I unlocked the door, you were lying naked on the bathroom floor." This particular stanza seems to suggest that their partner has cheated on them, leaving the singer feeling hurt and betrayed. The singer seems to be weighing the pros and cons of the relationship and wondering if it is worth fighting for.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines: "Your the reason that I'm thinking this over. Your the reason that I can't get any closer. When's the last time you could feel your heart beating? When's the last time you felt anything at all?" These lines seem to suggest that the singer is questioning their partner's emotional state and whether or not their partner truly loves them. They seem to be at a crossroads in the relationship and wondering if they should move on or try to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me can you fly. Your just a stranger but you caught my eye.
I'm asking if you can transcend your current situation and rise above it. Even though I don't know you, there's something about you that has captured my attention.
Tell me you'd sacrifice, and spend your last breaths under city lights. But now i'm on my own
I need to know if you're willing to give up everything for the thrill of living in the city, even if it means risking your life. But now, I realize that I can't depend on you and must stand alone.
I've got a questions stay true to form, cuz all your anwsers are doin dances around the room I won't be ignorned.
I have a lot of doubts and concerns, and I need straightforward answers from you. I won't tolerate any evasions or avoidance tactics.
Should I be writing on how you left with him last night when your head was spinning not to metion how when i unlocked the door, you were lyin naked on the bathroom floor.
Should I write about how you chose to spend the night with someone else, even though you were clearly impaired? And not to mention, when I found you, you were in a vulnerable and exposed state.
Your the reason that im thinking this over
your the reason that i can't get any closer
whens the last time you could feel your heart beating
whens the last time you felt anything at all
You're the cause of my current indecision and hesitation in our relationship. When's the last time you truly felt something, whether it was love or any other emotion?
These are the warning signs that I failed to see
send out an S.O.S they'll never save me
I realize now that there were warning signs in our relationship that I ignored. Even if I put out a desperate signal for help, I know it won't actually rescue me.
Your best deception was never good enough
you know you lost the touch that it takes to make my heart race
these are the answers we both hid from so long when we knew that the ending would come from this song
Your most convincing attempts to deceive me were always transparent. You know that you can't arouse the same feelings in me that you used to. We both know that this song is the final warning sign that the end of our relationship is near.
I need to break you down.
and never see your face again
I need to free myself from the grip that you have on me, and completely sever all ties with you.
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.